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Maryland at Wisconsin
Oct 21, 2017 • Completed
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Maryland
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Final Score
13 - 38

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Game Conditions
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Wisconsin pulls away from Maryland 38-13
Wisconsin defeated Maryland 38-13 in Week 8 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 440-268 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 38-13. Max Bortenschlager pass intercepted for a TD T.J. Edwards return for 54 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) came with {'seconds': 18, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 440 total yards, 215 rushing yards, and 225 passing yards. Maryland finished with 268 total yards, including 143 on the ground and 125 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 8-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Wisconsin led 21-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rafael Gaglianone 33 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Max Bortenschlager pass intercepted for a TD T.J. Edwards return for 54 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Maryland led 0-7 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Henry Darmstadter 23 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 3-7 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Alex Hornibrook pass complete to Zander Neuville for 8 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 21-3 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Jonathan Taylor run for 3 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 14-3 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Max Bortenschlager pass complete to Taivon Jacobs for 10 yds for a TD, (Henry Darmstadter KICK) (Maryland led 10-28 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Henry Darmstadter 45 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 13-28 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-13
Wisconsin defeated Maryland.
Total yards
440-268
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
215
Wisconsin averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
225
Wisconsin averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 440 | 268 |
| Passing Yards | 225 | 125 |
| Rushing Yards | 215 | 143 |
| First Downs | 23 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-49 | 4-54 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-24 | 13-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 32:32 | 27:28 |