Takeaways from Maryland football’s stunning 54-3 defeat versus UCLA
Testudo Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Maryland football coach Michael Locksley has struggled throughout his eight-year tenure, winning only three games after the opening loss each season, with the team currently 2-2 and facing mounting pressure after a 54-3 home loss to UCLA.
- UCLA dominated Maryland's defense, particularly in the trenches, rushing for 266 yards and scoring three first-half rushing touchdowns, while Maryland’s offense was stifled with negative rushing yards in the first half.
- Maryland quarterback Malik Washington had a career-worst performance, throwing four interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and finishing with only 142 passing yards amid constant pressure from UCLA’s defense.
- Penalties severely hurt Maryland’s defense, with six flags costing 60 yards and aiding UCLA’s scoring drives, continuing a trend of disciplinary issues that have plagued the Terps against power conference opponents.
