Maryland Rallies Past Purdue 34-29

Maryland turned a sluggish first half into a 34-29 win over Purdue in West Lafayette on November 7. The Terrapins scored 27 points after halftime, snapping a six-game losing streak overall and a 13-game run without a Big Ten victory. It was interim coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim’s first win since taking over after Michael Locksley was fired.

Malik Washington accounted for four touchdowns, passing for two and running for two. He completed 13 of 18 passes for 253 yards and had one interception. DeJuan Williams added a 75-yard touchdown run, while Chris Durr Jr. scored on an 87-yard catch. Maryland had managed only 108 yards and five first downs before halftime.

Purdue’s offense moved the ball but struggled to finish drives. The Boilermakers settled for field goals on four red-zone trips, and kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano made all five attempts, including a 47-yarder. He now has 21 field goals this season, a school record for a freshman. Purdue also scored rushing touchdowns through Xavier Townsend and Fame Ijeboi.

The Boilermakers reached Maryland’s 11-yard line with five seconds left, but Ryan Browne was sacked on the final play. Purdue has lost three straight and is 3-6 overall, 2-4 in conference play. Maryland, now 3-6 and 1-5 in the Big Ten, hosts Wisconsin next Saturday; Purdue travels to No. 21 Iowa.