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FILE - Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald walks on the field during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. Pat Fitzgerald figures he'll add a few more gray hairs by the time No. 15 Northwestern steps on the field to face No. 3 Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 19. Then again, if Northwestern wins? “Not gonna lie to you, it would be a helluva ride home on I-65,” Fitzgerald said. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Big Ten Champions Week has game for title and 4 on undercard

By Eric Olson Dec. 17, 2020 01:44 AM EST

Rutgers kicker Valentino Ambrosio (1), with Zach Feagles holding, attempts a field goal as Maryland's Lavonte Gater rushes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in College Park, Md. Ambrosio missed the kick. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ambrosio rallies Rutgers past Maryland 27-24 in overtime

By David Ginsburg Dec. 12, 2020 04:33 PM EST

Maryland kicker Joseph Petrino (27), with Colton Spangler (99) holding, kicks a field goal as Rutgers' Tyreek Maddox-Williams (16) rushes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rutgers at Maryland 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 01:37 PM EST

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley signals a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Maryland concludes stop-and-go regular season vs Rutgers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 10, 2020 11:17 AM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, left, cuts up field against Indiana defensive back Jamar Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 12 Hoosiers hoping to maintain momentum against Maryland

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 01:36 PM EST

Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Allen expects cleaner game as No. 12 Hoosiers face Terrapins

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2020 11:13 AM EST

Maryland wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (5) celebrates his first-quarter touchdown pass against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Maryland gets first win against Penn State in 5 years, 35-19

By Travis Johnson Nov. 07, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Maryland running back Peny Boone (13) tries to stay in bounds on a second-quarter run against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Maryland at Penn State 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 05:29 PM EST

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) is congratulated by running back Jake Funk (34) after scoring a touchdown run against Minnesota during overtime of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 45-44 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Maryland shocks Minnesota 45-44 in OT on missed conversion

By David Ginsburg Oct. 30, 2020 11:39 PM EDT

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scrambles for yardage as Minnesota linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin attempts a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Minnesota at Maryland 10/30/2020

Oct. 30, 2020 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Maryland running back Jake Funk runs with the ball against Howard during the second half of an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Funk and Tayon Fleet-Davis will likely receive the brunt of the carries, at least at the season's outset. Fleet-Davis, a senior, has 589 yards in offense and 10 touchdowns. Funk has 31 games of experience despite missing the final nine games in 2019 with a knee injury. Moreover, as Locksley enters his second season as the helm, he deals with quarterback Josh Jackson opting out of the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic and Tyrrell Pigrome has transferred to Western Kentucky. Alabama transfer Taulia Tagovailoa and redshirt freshman Lance Legendre have been competing for the starting spot this fall. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Maryland, Locksley seek stability at QB for 2020 and beyond

By David Ginsburg Oct. 14, 2020 01:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo ,Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (3) throws against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. The Terrapins will again start Tyrrell Pigrome at quarterback on Saturday against Indiana while Josh Jackson deals with a high ankle sprain he sustained two weeks ago at Rutgers. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indiana, Maryland seek to turn corner in Big Ten matchup

By David Ginsburg Oct. 18, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Mike Locksley addresses the media during a news conference before NCAA college football practice, in College Park, Md. Maryland's impressive start under first-year coach Mike Locksley has been wiped out by two straight ugly defeats, leaving the team scrambling before a pivotal trip to Rutgers. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
Maryland looks to focus on ending 2-game skid vs Rutgers

Oct. 01, 2019 02:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Michael Locksley, center, looks on as he is about to lead his team out of the tunnel for the first half of an NCAA college football against Temple, in Philadelphia. For good reason, Maryland first-year coach Mike Locksley has no desire to look into the past before leading the Terrapins into Friday night’s matchup with No. 12 Penn State. Locksley insists recent results in the terribly lopsided Penn State-Maryland series will have no bearing on what happens before a rare sellout crowd in College Park for the Big Ten opener. Funny thing is, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin agrees with the assessment.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
No. 12 Penn State seeks another win in series with Maryland

By David Ginsburg Sep. 26, 2019 02:36 PM EDT

Maryland Terrapins running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (5) falls in to the end zone for a touchdown in front of Syracuse Orange defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
No. 21 Maryland tries to stay unbeaten against Temple

By Dan Gelston Sep. 13, 2019 10:02 AM EDT

Maryland running back Jake Funk (34) dives for a touchdown in front of Syracuse defensive back Eric Coley (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
Syracuse has to regroup fast; No. 1 Clemson coming to town

By John Kekis Sep. 09, 2019 06:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada walks off the field with his squad after losing 24-3 to Michigan State in an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Canada faces an uncertain future, despite keeping the football team together and forging a winning record amid the chaos surrounding the program.(AP Photo/Gary Cameron, File)
Bowl hopes for Maryland, Indiana could rest on next game

By Michael Marot Nov. 09, 2018 03:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Landover, Md. Following a Big Ten victory and a bye, Maryland faces its toughest test yet _ a matchup against No. 15 Michigan at the Big House. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Maryland's biggest challenge so far: No. 15 Michigan on road

By David Ginsburg Oct. 02, 2018 06:47 PM EDT