Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scores a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scores a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland running back Colby McDonald (23) rushes against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland tight end Corey Dyches (84) scores touchdown against Rutgers defensive back Max Melton (16) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland wide receiver Brian Cobbs (15) scores a touchdown against Rutgers defensive back Avery Young (2) and Rutgers defensive back Max Melton (16) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland tight end Corey Dyches (84) celebrates with running back Colby McDonald (23) after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland running back Peny Boone (13) runs after a catch A Rutgers defensive back Avery Young (2) tries to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland wide receiver Dino Tomlin (16) reacts during the first half of an NCAA football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J.(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland tight end Corey Dyches (84) and quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) celebrate after a touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers running back Aaron Young (4) rushes for a touchdown against Maryland during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) looks to pass against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) rushes for a touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) celebrates with offensive lineman Spencer Anderson (54) after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) reacts after first down against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) is tackled by Maryland defensive back Jordan Mosley (18) during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers wide receiver Bo Melton (18) is tackled by Maryland linebacker Gereme Spraggins (21) during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) looks to pass against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley directs his team against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers wide receiver Bo Melton (18) is tackled by Maryland linebacker Gereme Spraggins (21) during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley watches during the first half of an NCAA football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley watches during the first half of an NCAA football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland wide receiver Brian Cobbs (15) makes a catch against Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery (21) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral (0) goes down after a hit by Maryland defensive back Jordan Mosley (18) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) rushes against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) rushes against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) rushes against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano coaches against Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral (0) looks to pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

FILE - Maryland head coach Mike Locksley watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland coach Michael Locksley can appreciate the accomplishment of reaching a bowl. Just don't expect him to spend much time belaboring his team's record. “I try not to even say 6-6. That's mediocrity,” Locksley said. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

FILE - Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scores a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Virginia Tech and Maryland each have six wins and are trying for a winning record when they meet Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl. Tagovailoa, an Alabama transfer, threw for 3,595 yards and 24 touchdowns this season, with 11 interceptions. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

FILE - Maryland head coach Mike Locksley directs his team against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Virginia Tech and Maryland each have six wins and are trying for a winning record when they meet Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl. Locksley has finally landed the Terrapins in a bowl game after five seasons with the program. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)