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Maryland at Rutgers
Nov 4, 2017 • Completed
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Maryland
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Final Score
24 - 31

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44%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Rutgers holds off Maryland 31-24
Rutgers defeated Maryland 31-24 in Week 10 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 346-385 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Max Bortenschlager pass complete to Ty Johnson for 6 yds for a TD, (Henry Darmstadter KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 346 total yards, 239 rushing yards, and 107 passing yards. Maryland finished with 385 total yards, including 167 on the ground and 218 through the air.
Rutgers converted 8-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Rutgers led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Andrew Harte 50 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Max Bortenschlager pass complete to Ty Johnson for 6 yds for a TD, (Henry Darmstadter KICK) (Maryland led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Andrew Harte 50 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 10-7 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Giovanni Rescigno run for 9 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK) (Rutgers led 7-7 over Maryland).
Interception Return Touchdown
Max Bortenschlager pass intercepted for a TD Kiy Hester return for 52 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK) (Maryland led 7-17 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Lorenzo Harrison III run for 2 yds for a TD RUTGERS Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined, (Henry Darmstadter KICK) (Maryland led 14-17 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Ty Johnson run for 4 yds for a TD, (Henry Darmstadter KICK) (Maryland led 21-17 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Rutgers defeated Maryland.
Total yards
346-385
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
239
Rutgers averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
107
Rutgers averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 346 | 385 |
| Passing Yards | 107 | 218 |
| Rushing Yards | 239 | 167 |
| First Downs | 21 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-14 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-49 | 10-65 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-18 | 19-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 28:54 | 31:06 |