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Maryland Scores Twice in Final 2:11 to Beat Wisconsin, 24-21
By Sadie Calloway
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland scored twice in the final 2:11, overcoming a seven-point deficit to defeat Wisconsin 24-21 at SECU Stadium. Cardell Williams threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to P. Howard to tie the game before Sean O’Haire connected on a 30-yard field goal with 29 seconds remaining to give the Terrapins the victory.
The result improved Maryland to 4-6 overall and 2-5 in the Big Ten. Wisconsin fell to 6-4 and 4-3 in conference play after surrendering a late lead.
Wisconsin held a 21-14 advantage with just over two minutes remaining, but Maryland mounted the comeback behind Williams. The quarterback completed 21 of 23 passes for 183 yards, including the late touchdown that brought the Terrapins even at 21.
Williams found Howard for the 39-yard scoring pass with 2:11 remaining, completing Maryland’s comeback from a seven-point deficit. O’Haire then delivered the winning points with his 30-yard field goal at the 29-second mark.
It was Maryland’s first last-minute victory since 2024.
Williams also contributed to the Terrapins’ scoring earlier with touchdown runs of one and three yards. His combination of passing and rushing touchdowns accounted for Maryland’s offensive scoring production as the team worked to stay within reach of Wisconsin.
The Badgers received two rushing touchdowns from D. Dupree, who scored on runs of four and one yard. Wisconsin built its 21-point total through those scores and its other scoring opportunities, but the offense was unable to hold the advantage during the final minutes.
Wisconsin finished with 201 total yards and lost three fumbles. Those turnovers proved a significant part of a game in which the Badgers ultimately could not preserve their late lead.
Maryland also had difficulties maintaining discipline, finishing with 111 penalty yards. Despite that total, the Terrapins remained within striking distance and took advantage of their final opportunities to complete the comeback.
The quarter-by-quarter scoring reflected the changing momentum. Wisconsin opened with a 7-0 first-quarter advantage, while Maryland answered with seven points in the second. The Badgers added three points in the second quarter and three more in the third, while Maryland scored seven in the third. Wisconsin’s eight fourth-quarter points were not enough to withstand Maryland’s 10-point finish.
The victory gives Maryland a fourth win of the season and an important conference result, although the Terrapins remain at 4-6. Wisconsin leaves College Park at 6-4 after a loss decided in the final 29 seconds.
Sadie Calloway
College Football, The Library Media
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