It was down right ugly for the Maryland Terrapins last Saturday beginning in the second half. Not only did the team lose the game after many fans left due to weather, but the team was blown out and embarrassed against a non-power five conference school in MAC power Bowling Green. It was known going into the game that the Terps would have to prevent the Falcon’s spread offense from getting on a roll, but the lose sets them back in what can now be classified as a filler year before 4-star QB Dwayne Haskins arrives next year.
If one assumes losses to Big 10 and national powers Ohio State and Michigan State, the Terrapins would have to win five of their other eight remaining games to be bowl eligible come December. That includes bouts against the always tough Wisconsin Badgers and budding rivalries with improving teams like Michigan, Penn State, and Rutgers. It will not be impossible, but the Terps can ill afford another loss in non-conference play.
