Maryland lost to Northwestern, 37-21, Oct. 14 to fall to 3-3 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten. With a difficult schedule ahead, the loss was a big blow to the Terps’ bowl hopes. Here are four observations on the loss:
1. The Terps’ defense couldn’t get off the field.
Maryland’s defense appeared to turn over a new leaf during its first game of the season, a win at Texas. Though the Terps allowed 41 points, the defense was responsible for just 20 of those points and held the Longhorns to 98 yards rushing. The unit appeared faster and more aggressive and opportunistic than the defense that allowed as many as 414 rushing yards in a game last year.
