Overview
- Making his fourth start, Milivojevic went 27-of-39 for 292 yards with a career-high four touchdowns for his first win under center.
- Alante Brown's 92-yard kickoff return broke Maryland's momentum moments after the Terps had trimmed the deficit to three.
- Maryland freshman Malik Washington threw for 459 yards and three scores, with Jalil Farooq and Shaleak Knotts combining for 249 receiving yards.
- With a chance to tie late, Sean O’Haire missed a 27-yard field goal before Milivojevic found Omari Kelly on fourth-and-goal from the 10 with 1:56 left, and Aveon Grose intercepted Washington to seal it.
- Both teams finished 4-8 (1-8 Big Ten); Michigan State avoided a winless conference slate, coped with injuries that sidelined starting center Matt Gulbin, and now awaits clarity on Smith’s job status.