Maryland rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to beat Purdue 34-29, earning interim coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim his first win and the Terps’ first Big Ten victory of the season. Malik Washington accounted for four touchdowns, while a 21-point third quarter flipped the game and Maryland’s defense made a decisive stop on Purdue’s final play.

By the Numbers
  • Maryland outscored Purdue 21-7 in the third quarter.
  • Washington threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more.
  • The Terps recorded 7 sacks and 13 tackles for loss.
  • Chris Durr Jr. had 127 receiving yards, including an 87-yard catch-and-run touchdown.
Yes, But

Purdue mounted a late push, scoring with 3:50 left to cut the margin to five. Maryland held on, with Sidney Stewart and Zion Elee combining for a sack on the final play.

State of Play
  • Maryland is 3-6 overall and 1-5 in Big Ten play; Purdue is 3-6 and 2-4.
  • The win gives Maryland a 3-2 all-time record against Purdue and ends the Boilermakers’ two-game winning streak in the series.
  • Washington now has 5,021 career passing yards and 460 completions, both among the top five or eight in program history, respectively.
What’s Next

Maryland returns to College Park on Nov. 14 to face Wisconsin. Kickoff is scheduled for noon on FS1.

Bottom Line

A dramatic second-half turnaround delivered a much-needed conference win—and showed Maryland can finish under pressure, even after Purdue threatened late.