Ohio State Defeats Maryland to Halt Upset Bid

No. 4 Ohio State defeats Maryland 37-17 after scoring 27 straight points in the second half.

In a thrilling game on Saturday, No. 4 Ohio State came from behind to defeat Maryland 37-17. Quarterback Kyle McCord had a standout performance, throwing for 320 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. also had a big game, with eight catches for 163 yards and a touchdown.

The Buckeyes struggled in the first half and didn't take the lead until late in the third quarter when Jaden Fielding kicked a field goal to put them up 20-17. From there, Ohio State went on a scoring spree, scoring 27 unanswered points in the second half.

McCord connected with tight end Cade Stover for a 44-yard touchdown pass, extending the Buckeyes' lead to 27-17. On Maryland's next possession, they turned the ball over on downs, and McCord capitalized with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Harrison, making it 34-17 in favor of Ohio State. A late 41-yard field goal sealed the victory for the Buckeyes.

Maryland's quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa had a solid performance, throwing for 196 yards and a touchdown, and also rushing for a score. However, he was intercepted twice, including a pick-six by Josh Proctor in the second quarter.

Ohio State's running game was led by Chip Trayanum, who had 20 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown. TreVeyon Henderson was sidelined for undisclosed reasons.

In another Big Ten matchup, Wisconsin defeated Rutgers 24-13 to remain undefeated in conference play. Ricardo Hallman had a standout play for the Badgers, returning an interception 95 yards for a touchdown. Braelon Allen also had a strong game, rushing for 101 yards.

Hallman has been a key playmaker for Wisconsin in recent games, with three interceptions in the last two games. His interception return for a touchdown before halftime gave the Badgers a 17-0 lead.

With the win, Wisconsin remains the only team in the Big Ten West Division without a conference loss.