Maryland Football Drops Season Finale Against Michigan State

Farooq had a career day as well, setting career highs in both receptions (10) and receiving yards (110) while also finding the end zone twice.

Despite the Maryland special teams surrendering a kickoff return touchdown, the Terps' 21-point third quarter put them behind the Spartans only 31-28 entering the final quarter.

Maryland's defense continued its strong second half, forcing a three-and-out on the Spartans' offense to begin the fourth quarter.

On the ensuing drive, Washington completed two huge third-down conversions for 47 yards and 18 yards that set up a 27-yard field goal attempt to tie the game.

Unfortunately, kicker Sean O'Haire pushed it too far left, missing the kick that kept the Terps down by three.

Once again, the Terps' defense made another strong stand, with defensive back Jamare Glasker picking off Milivojevic by undercutting a low pass due to pressure from a third-down blitz.

However, Maryland would not capitalize on the turnover, as Washington took a sack on fourth down from the Maryland 48.

The turnover on downs would all but end the game for the Terps, as the Spartans would take the field position and immediately score a touchdown to retake a 10-point advantage that would ultimately finish it off.

Maryland Key Stats

• Kaleb Webb caught seven balls for 77 yards.

• DeJaun Williams also caught seven passes for 69 yards.

• Daniel Wingate finished with six total tackles (four solo), and Wingate became the first Terp since 2018 to finish with 100 tackles.

• Dontay Joyner had five tackles and two pass deflections.

• The Terps completed 9-of-16 third down attempts.

• Maryland outgained Michigan State 534 yards to 453 yards. The Terps had 459 total passing yards with 7.5 yards per pass attempt.