Total Yards
Maryland449
Towson276
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Towson at Maryland
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Towson
Road profile
Final Score
6 - 38
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Maryland283
Towson128
Rushing Yards
Maryland166
Towson148
Turnovers
Maryland0
Towson0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature84°F
Wind5 mph E
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Maryland vs Towson box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Maryland33:08
Towson26:52
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Maryland pulls away from Towson 38-6
Maryland defeated Towson 38-6 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 449-276 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Maryland set the terms early in a game that finished 38-6. Taulia Tagovailoa run for 23 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Maryland's box score carried the story: 449 total yards, 166 rushing yards, and 283 passing yards. Towson finished with 276 total yards, including 148 on the ground and 128 through the air.
Maryland converted 7-14 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Maryland led 28-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Jeshaun Jones for 24 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa run for 23 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 7-0 over Towson).
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Corey Dyches for 23 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 14-0 over Towson).
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Jeshaun Jones for 24 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 21-0 over Towson).
Field Goal Good
Keegan Vaughan 36 yd FG GOOD (Towson led 3-21 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Kaden Prather for 13 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 28-3 over Towson).
Field Goal Good
Keegan Vaughan 38 yd FG GOOD (Towson led 6-35 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-6
Maryland defeated Towson.
Total yards
449-276
Maryland held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
166
Maryland averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
283
Maryland averaged 6.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Maryland's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Towson's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Towson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 449 | 276 |
| Passing Yards | 283 | 128 |
| Rushing Yards | 166 | 148 |
| First Downs | 30 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-54 | 10-90 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-43 | 16-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 33:08 | 26:52 |