Testudo Times - Maryland vs. Indiana 2014 game updatesSB Nation's award-winning Maryland Terrapins sitehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50025/testudo-fav.png2014-09-30T10:00:03-04:00http://www.testudotimes.com/rss/stream/63017382014-09-30T10:00:03-04:002014-09-30T10:00:03-04:00UMD-Indiana: It's the Tuesday Morning PUNter!
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<p>The Terps went into B-Town and thumped the Hoosiers 37-15 in their first ever Big Ten conference game. Let's take another look and as always, prepare for puns!</p> <p>Last Saturday's win against Indiana was like a good meal. It started well and kept going. It looked great and it tasted just as good going down. You also may have enjoyed it in the company of friends along with one or several alcoholic beverages. At the end, you felt happy and sated. Yep, I think I nailed that metaphor!</p>
<p>"Who's your Daddy?" was also a line from Dana Carvey's humorous but ultimately quite forgettable comedy 'Master of Disguise'. During the movie we see Carvey's character, named Pistachio, try to harness his abilities to disguise himself as anyone he wants. It was rough in the early going but he gets much better by the end. It was a little like watching Maryland through the first five weeks of the season. The Terps looked like a very good team in week 1. Maryland managed to disguise themselves as a terrible team in week 2, barely making it out of Tampa with a win. In week 3, they showed heart but also couldn't tackle in a heart-breaking loss to West Virginia. How did they respond? In week 4, they scored on their opening drive and 34- 20 despite allowing 370 rushing yards. It was a bounce back win on the road that was uncharacteristic of recent Maryland teams.</p>
<p>I thought that Maryland was going to show us something different in week 5. I did not think that they would look similar to what I saw against Syracuse. But they were. They dominated on defense, keeping Indiana over 100 yards below their rushing average. They continued to keep Indiana out of the end zone, just like they did against the Orange. Maryland won the turnover battle for the third straight game. They got solid production again out of C.J. Brown until he got injured. Maryland is starting to develop an identity and it is working for them. As long as they stick to it, they should be in great shape. I think our theme/pun provider/reference inspiration for the column today will deal with <b>The Face!</b></p>
<h3>Face/Off!</h3>
<p>Already a two-fer in the reference bag as Face/Off is a 1997 action movie with Nicolas Cage and John Travolta and Face-off is a reality TV show on Syfy. C.J. Brown was 10-15 for 163 yards and a touchdown before coming out of the game because of a wrist injury that he suffered at the end of the first half. I couldn't believe it was him! Brown continued to execute short throws and give the ball to Brandon Ross and Stefon Diggs in space. He also incorporated Deon Long into the offense (Deon only had one catch the week before). Once again, Maryland was effective moving the football in the first half.</p>
<p>Just like with the twist in Face/Off, the plot thickened in Bloomington when Caleb Rowe took the field. Rowe went 12-18 for 198 yards and two touchdowns. He ran the offense well and continued to do things that Maryland had success with in the first half. He threw a screen pass to Brandon Ross, who took it to the house. That is the second straight week that Ross took a screen and turned it into six. If Brown can't go then Edsall will turn to Rowe and, after what Terps fans saw last week, they have every reason to believe that he can get the job done.</p>
<h3>The Mask</h3>
<p>Maryland's defense had been worked over in the last two games. They had given up almost 700 yards to West Virginia and almost 600 yards to Syracuse. Like Jim Carrey in 'The Mask', they kept getting themselves into trouble and they would find a way out. Against Indiana, the mask came off. Maryland held Nate Sudfeld to 14-37 for 126 yards and held Indiana to over 100 yards below their season rushing average. Maryland can't allow opponents to rack up huge amounts of yardage. Maryland got a little bit lucky running into one of the consistently inconsistent teams in the conference in Indiana. One week they are losing to Bowling Green and another they are beating #18 Missouri on the road. They got dominated by Maryland last Saturday. What kind of defense are we going to see from Maryland this Saturday? Can they recreate their dominant performance from last week against a far more talented and consistent team in Ohio State?</p>
<h3>Eye of the Tiger</h3>
<p>Deon Long and Stefon Diggs had a rough go of it this season in terms of production going into the game against Indiana. They would not be denied and they were unleashed against the Hoosiers. Diggs had six catches for 112 yards and a touchdown. Long had 10 catches for 108 yards. That is more or less what we had hoped to see from this dynamic duo when the season began. Now this fearsome force has come alive at just the right time and they are hoping to take Maryland "straight to the top."</p>
<h3>Will (eye) Am</h3>
<p>Will Likely had yet another interception which means he has had three straight games with a pick. He needed players to step up around him and last Saturday that player was Cole Farrand. Farrand was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, giving Maryland back-to-back winners after Likely took home the honor after the Syracuse game. Likely has been consistently great this season. He and other players like Farrand and L.A. Goree will need to continue to play effectively for Maryland to have a chance to stop very good offenses like the next five ones they are about to face.</p>
<h3>Scarface</h3>
<p>Say hello to my little friend! Brad Craddock is still perfect on the season after nailing a 30 yarder and two 48 yarders against Indiana. He is in a three-way tie for most points responsible for by a kicker. Less than 10 kickers in the nation have made all of their field goals and Maryland has one of them. If Maryland has a not so secret weapon, it's Craddock.</p>
<h3>Eye of the Beholder</h3>
<p>Maryland is 4-1 after five games. That is a good place to be right? Looking ahead, Maryland has a lot of toss-up games on their schedule. Let's take a look at the schedule after this weekend's game. Iowa, Michigan, Penn State and Rutgers all appear to be winnable games. The only two games where Maryland will be heavy underdogs will be against Wisconsin in Camp Randall and Michigan State in College Park. Maryland has a shot to win a lot of games this year. A lot.</p>
<p>They have a chance to send a message to the rest of the conference and the country on Saturday in College Park? Is Maryland ready to make that jump? The eyes of Maryland fans and the Big Ten will be upon them. Can they be the team we thought they could be? I guess we'll have to wait and see.</p>
https://www.testudotimes.com/2014/9/30/6869551/maryland-indiana-reaction-punsNoah Niederhoffer2014-09-29T12:26:11-04:002014-09-29T12:26:11-04:00Game balls: Who played best against the Hoosiers
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<p>Maryland won by a big margin of 37-15 in large part to the play of these three men.</p> <p><i>(Ed. Note: These are our selections, not Randy Edsall's.)</i></p>
<h4>Offensive game ball: Caleb Rowe</h4>
<p>Thanks to the play calling of offensive coordinator Mike Locksley, Rowe thrived in the second half after C.J. Brown couldn't play through a wrist injury he suffered at the end of the first half. Whether it were screens or taking shots downfield, Rowe completed 12 of 18 passes for 198 yards and two scores. The first touchdown Rowe threw was a short screen that Brandon Ross took to the house after great blocking but the second touchdown pass was a perfect delivery to true freshman Juwann Winfree early in the fourth quarter to solidify the victory.</p>
<h4>Defensive game ball: Cole Farrand</h4>
<p>For the second week in a row, a Maryland defender is taking home Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors after Cole Farrand had one of the best games of his career on Saturday. Farrand was a beast in the middle and recorded 19 tackles en route to Maryland's first ever Big Ten conference game. The announcers raved all game about the play of Farrand and at one point called him a "Tasmanian Devil" for his play in the middle. He also recorded 1.5 tackles for loss, including a huge fourth down stop where he ferociously met star running back Tevin Coleman at the line and didn't give an inch.</p>
<h4>Special teams game ball: Brad Craddock</h4>
<p>Brad Craddock also took home honors after beating Indiana as he was awarded the <span>Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Top Star of the Week. He sailed through three kicks and tacked on four extra points to remain perfect on the year. He was outshined by Indiana's kicker Griffin Oakes, when the freshman nailed a 58-yarder as the half expired, but Craddock's consistency won him the game ball and the game.</span></p>
https://www.testudotimes.com/2014/9/29/6865019/maryland-indiana-football-game-ballsGrant Whittington2014-09-29T10:48:34-04:002014-09-29T10:48:34-04:00Farrand, Craddock earn honors for Indiana game
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<p>National recognition for Maryland's junior placekicker and conference honors for its senior linebacker.</p> <p>Maryland inside linebacker <span>Cole Farrand</span> and kicker <span>Brad Craddock</span> have each received recognition for their games against Indiana last weekend.</p>
<p>Craddock is this week's Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Top Star of the Week, the Palm Beach Sports Commission said Monday morning.</p>
<p>Farrand is the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, the conference also announced Monday. His recognition comes a week after Maryland cornerback Will Likely received the same honor for his performance against Syracuse. Against Indiana, Farrand had 19 tackles and chased down Indiana ball-carriers all over the field.</p>
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<p>Given the injuries to several members of the Maryland defensive front seven, Farrand's work against the Hoosiers was especially critical.</p>
<p>Craddock was perfect on three field goal attempts from 48, 30 and 48 yards against Indiana. On the season, he is 10-for-10, leaving him as one of only eight kickers nationally to have not missed a field goal attempt. Craddock's 52 points scored this season tie him for the national lead, and he's now fifth all-time in program history with 41 career makes, Maryland's athletic department said. He has made 16 straight tries going back to 2013, which Maryland said tied him with Florida State's Roberto Aguayo for the longest streak in the nation.</p>
<p>The Australian junior has keyed an excellent Terrapin special teams unit through the team's first five games. In addition to not missing an extra point or field goal, he has consistently hit deep kickoffs to help the Maryland defense with field position.</p>
<p>This weekly award recognizes three outstanding kickers throughout FBS. Minnesota's Ryan Santoso and Western Kentucky's Garrett Schwettman are this week's other two awardees. Craddock remains on the watchlist for the full-season Groza Award, which annually recognizes the best kicker in the country.</p>
https://www.testudotimes.com/2014/9/29/6863733/cole-farrand-brad-craddock-maryland-terps-player-of-week-2014-indiana-big-tenAlex Kirshner2014-09-28T09:00:02-04:002014-09-28T09:00:02-04:00Stock Report: Indiana
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<p>Saturday's game could have hardly gone better for Maryland. Who's up, who's down and who's holding? </p> <p>Maryland played its most complete game in several years against Indiana on Saturday. The Terps have had some dominant wins in the last two seasons over terrible opponents (Hello Florida International, Old Dominion and James Madison), but it's been a while since they've so thoroughly waxed a power-conference opponent, and they did it on the road, no less. One result of that? This week's stock report isn't the most diverse. The Terps left very little to complain about and did too many things well for them all to make this report. Anyway, away we go:</p>
<p><b>Stock up </b></p>
<p><i>Blue-chippers</i></p>
<p><span>Stefon Diggs</span> and<b> Deon Long</b>. Maryland's consensus top-two receivers played like it on Saturday after notching some inconsistent lines in recent weeks. Long had a drop, but he caught 10 balls for 108 yards. Diggs had six catches for the second-straight week, but he doubled his yardage from 56 yards against Syracuse to 112 yards against Indiana. He was shifty in the open field and made a fine catch to create his second-quarter touchdown.</p>
<p><b>Brad Craddock</b>. Another week, another perfect line for Maryland's kicker. Craddock was 3-for-3 on field goal tries from 48, 30 and another 48 yards, bringing him to a perfect 10-for-10 in 2014. He's arguably the best kicker in the Big Ten and is definitely one of the best in all of college football. (I say "arguably," because Indiana's Griffin Oakes hit a touchback on every kickoff and made a 58-yard field goal, which is a ridiculous day for a college kicker.)</p>
<p>(The usual hat tip to Will Likely in this category, too. The sophomore cornerback had another interception and did a fine job all afternoon against several Indiana wideouts. Likely held Indiana's best receiver, <span>Shane Wynn</span> to three catches for 28 yards. And a hat tip to Maryland's offensive line, which only let Indiana sack C.J. Brown two times.</p>
<p><i>Solid bets</i></p>
<p><b>Cole Farrand</b>. How good was Maryland's starting inside linebacker? Farrand had 19 tackles, which is very much indicative of how dominant he was. He chased down Indiana's running backs all day, showing terrific lateral movement and altering the preferred path of the ball-carrier every chance he got. He had 1.5 tackles for loss and a pass broken up and was clearly Maryland's best defensive player.</p>
<p><i>Risers</i></p>
<p><span>C.J. Brown</span> and <b><span>Caleb Rowe</span></b>. Madness, right, that both of Maryland's quarterbacks could see their stocks rise in the same game? Brown's injury is a concern, but he was excellent for the first half of the game, hitting on 10 of 15 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown, plus a rushing touchdown. He also made several really smart reads on options, setting up <span>Brandon Ross</span> for big gains on pitches to the outside. And when Brown went down with what appeared to be a left wrist injury, Rowe was just as good, going 12-for-18 for 198 yards and two more touchdowns. Brown's job is safe if he's healthy, but if he isn't, there's no reason not to give Rowe more of a look going forward. Maryland seems to have two capable quarterbacks on its hands.</p>
<p><b>Stock holding</b></p>
<p><i>Comeback candidates</i></p>
<p><span>Jeremiah Johnson</span>: With Alvin Hill now out for the year, Johnson is back to being Maryland's ostensible No. 2 cornerback. He did just fine for most of the game against Indiana, but he was beaten clearly on a couple of throws that didn't turn into anything for the Hoosiers. He was all right on Saturday, but the Terps might need more than that against Ohio State and some of the Big Ten's more talented passing attacks.</p>
<p><b>Stock down</b></p>
<p><i>Looking for long-term potential</i></p>
<p><b><span>Derrick Hayward</span></b>. Getting a look as Maryland's primary tight end in the absence of <span>Andrew Isaacs</span>, Hayward had an early drop and false start and never got in on the great fun that seemed to surround Maryland's passing offense. Hayward is young and raw, and he should get better with time, but <span>P.J. Gallo</span> might see more snaps in the near future given Hayward's struggles against Indiana. On the other hand, it's not entirely fair to criticize Hayward, given that it was his first start and we're grasping for straws to find anything negative about this Maryland performance. Hayward did have a tough time, though.</p>
<p>There wasn't much to be upset with this week, so our "stock down" section is somewhat abbreviated. Special teams coordinator Andre Powell's kickoff coverage unit wasn't its usual self, but unless the Terps give up more long returns going forward, there isn't reason to view that as anything more than an aberration. <span>Marcus Leak</span> didn't do much, but that, too, doesn't seem like cause for long-term concern.</p>
<p>The Terps played a tremendous game, and nearly the entire roster looks better this week than it did last.</p>
https://www.testudotimes.com/2014/9/28/6854967/stock-report-maryland-terps-indiana-hoosiers-football-2014Alex Kirshner2014-09-27T19:53:16-04:002014-09-27T19:53:16-04:00Brenda Frese's adorable kids take adorable selfie with Stefon Diggs<img src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/SBAazA6-EyJ255QeDCLg0T4gIgg=/410x410/cdn.vox-cdn.com/fan_shot_images/348632/Byk-K7zIUAA5N5s.jpg" />
<div class="source source-img"><p><p>Well, not *with* Diggs, per se, but this is still great, stop being a grouch. Via <a href="https://twitter.com/BrendaFrese/status/516011990914199553">Brenda's Twitter</a>.</p></p></div>
https://www.testudotimes.com/2014/9/27/6855361/brenda-freses-adorable-kids-take-adorable-selfie-with-stefon-diggsPete Volk2014-09-27T17:30:03-04:002014-09-27T17:30:03-04:007 takeaways from Maryland's badass B1G debut
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<p>The Terps shined in every possible way in their B1G debut on Saturday. Here are a seven observations from the feel-good victory. </p> <h3>1. Defense, defense, defense</h3>
<p>One week after getting utterly gashed on the ground by Syracuse and two weeks after allowing <i>700 yards</i> to WVU, Maryland held Indiana — the best statistical rushing team of the three — to just 70 first-half rushing yards in an outstanding performance. Indiana rolled up some rushing yards in the second half, but you can attribute some of that to Maryland laying back to kill clock with a big lead. Overall, the defensive front got great pressure and containment across the line, the linebacking corps looked good led by a flying-around Cole Farrand and a few nice standout moments by L.A. Goree the Yannicks too, and Sean Davis, Anthony Nixon and Will Likely were beastly at the forefront of a very nice showing by the secondary.</p>
<h3>2. Diggs, Diggs, Diggs</h3>
<p>2014 has been a somewhat tough ride for Stefon Diggs so far, mostly, I would offer, because of the immense defensive attention he receives that has opened up opportunities for guys like Marcus Leak in past weeks. Well, Diggs broke out of that box in Bloomington. He had 72 yards and a touchdown by the half, he had an electric long gain on a WR screen pass and he also showed great blocking skills on C.J. Brown's early TD run. Diggs finished with 6 catches for 112 yards and a touchdown. (As an aside: 10-108 for Deon Long too!). Was it a GIF-esque Diggs performance? Not really, but he began to consistently shake loose and make noise, maybe in part because Leak has forced defenses to account for him now, too. Expect more of the same in the coming weeks. Diggs is just too good to stay quiet for too long.</p>
<h3>3. Mike Locksley's play-calling has been really good the past two weeks</h3>
<p>There were a lot of plays to love on Saturday. The offense exploited some openings early for a 3-0 lead, then some other really nice moments came one after the other as the game wore on — the mid-range pass down the seam that Derrick Hayward dropped; that reverse rush by Deon Long in which Diggs was used effectively as a decoy; C.J. Brown's 2nd-quarter TD run behind beautiful blocking from Michael Dunn, Diggs and P.J. Gallo; the WR screen to Diggs with Leak blocking that went for 37 yards; Wes Brown lining up in the slot (!) and reeling in a 38-yard bomb; the game-breaking screen pass for a TD to Brandon Ross in the 3rd — that Locksley gets the credit for. These were not gambles or Hail Mary plays, they were designed plays. Locksley is often maligned as a play-caller, but last week's game plan at Syracuse was spot on, then this week's vs. Indiana was just as impressive without being at all similar. Props, Locks! Now go reel in Byron Cowart, Ryan Davis, Isaiah Prince and Quarvez Boulware and we'll all worship at your altar like the good old days.</p>
<h3>4. The AMQBHG strikes again</h3>
<p>Those of you who had seen enough of C.J. Brown got a good look at his backup, Caleb Rowe, who unexpectedly opened the second half under center for the Terps. Unfortunately, Rowe's appearance was by necessity, not by choice, as it was an apparent wrist injury that sidelined CJB, who had been — undeniably — pretty darn sharp in the first half. Fortunately, Rowe didn't miss a beat, leading Maryland on a march down the field on his second series, which he punctuated with a 36-yard TD pass to Brandon Ross that pretty much put the game on ice. Rowe later found Juwann Winfree — Juwann Winfree!! — from 30 yards out in another beauty of a play. Maryland's two passers were a combined 22-of-33 for 361 yards, three touchdowns and no picks. Great, great day.</p>
<h3>5. Don't go to sleep on Brandon Ross</h3>
<p>There's been much discussion this season about giving more work to Wes Brown and less to Brandon Ross, but Saturday's game was a reminder that Ross has a definite place in Maryland's offense and that there's a reason he's been the starter for 2 years. Ross's rushing was a key to Maryland's early scoring drives. At the half, Ross had 61 yards on just five carries. Then, in the third quarter, he had his second long receiving TD on a screen pass of the season (capitalizing on fantastic downfield blocking once again, this time by Dunn and Silvio Altamirano). Ross is Maryland's most fluid runner. He follows the plays, has good burst, good vision and good breakaway speed too. I'm really not trying to provoke you Wes Brown supporters out there — I like Brown too, and he has great value and a clear role, just like Ross does — but I'll say it anyway: Brandon Ross is Maryland's best running back right now.</p>
<h3>6. The Terps were ready to play early</h3>
<p>For the second straight week, Maryland opened the game reflecting purpose and preparation, and the Terps marched down the field to take an early lead. Almost certainly, the Brown-to-Long connection on the first offensively play, followed by the two long Ross rushes, were opportunities that Maryland's coaches found based on film work and scouting. They set up a 48-yard field goal by Brad Craddock for a 3-0 lead -— and more importantly, a strong start and positive momentum out of the gate. Then the Terps' defense stood tall on Indiana's first possession and got a stop. So well done, O ... and well done, D! Especially at the coaching level. Maryland had a troubling tendency of terrible starts (USF, WVU, just about all of 2013) so that's something that won't be missed at all if in fact the Terps have begun to outgrow it. Even when you're underdogs or overmatched, you should be able to play a couple good series based on scheming and preparation before inherent advantages or mismatches start to play out, one way or the other. The last two weeks, Maryland has both started well and followed through.</p>
<h3>7. Maryland just won two straight road games convincingly as underdogs against Power Five teams with winning records</h3>
<p>Life is good right now, folks, so please, I'm <i>begging</i>, try and appreciate the good times a little bit because we've been all too familiar with the bad ones in recent years. Enjoy this win for the rest of the weekend, then start getting super-stoked for next Saturday, when Byrd will be rocking for Ohio State.</p>
<p>In the meantime, Saturday's resounding road win can serve as an introductory statement of sorts to our new B1G neighbors: We are Maryland. Fear the Turtle.</p>
https://www.testudotimes.com/2014/9/27/6854193/maryland-indiana-game-2014-analysis-reactionFlaTerp2014-09-27T17:05:40-04:002014-09-27T17:05:40-04:00Maryland topples Indiana, 37-15
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<p>Welcome to the Big Ten! The Maryland Terrapins take the victory in their first Big Ten game for the program in dominating fashion. </p> <p>As the Terps did last week against Syracuse, the offense got going early with three first down plays in a row, the first being to Deon Long and the other two being long runs for Brandon Ross. After failing to get the ground game going a week ago, it was evident offensive coordinator Mike Locksley wanted to get it going early and often.</p>
<p>The first drive would stall in Hoosier territory, however, but kicker Brad Craddock would connect on a field goal to give the Terps an early 3-0 lead.</p>
<p>The Hoosiers are known for their up-tempo, running-style offense, and the Terps did a solid job on the first drive of the game. After a couple of first downs, the defense stood strong against a couple of passes and a run to the outside. Sean Davis had his nose in on two of the plays, displaying his range from the safety position, as he has all season.</p>
<p>After a Terps three-and-out, the Hoosier offense got another crack at it, and they began to move the ball down the field, getting inside of the red zone. The defense would hold strong from there, forcing a field goal attempt by the Hoosiers. With three minutes left in the first quarter, the Terps were tied with the Hoosiers 3-3 in their first Big Ten game.</p>
<p>As the first quarter wound down, the Terps found themselves in a 3rdand 17, seemingly resigned to punting. Brandon Ross would prove otherwise, breaking a tackle to break open a long run to gain the first down, extending the drive into the second quarter.</p>
<p>That long third down conversion would be just what the offense needed, as they would move the ball down the field, eventually culminating in a CJ Brown touchdown run to take the lead 10-3.</p>
<p>The following Hoosiers possession would also produce points following a long kick return and positive passing plays, getting the offense inside Maryland territory, setting up for a 48-yard field goal.</p>
<p>Indiana has had struggles with field goals this season, missing a couple against Missouri last week, but Griffin Oaks would come through, making his second field goal of the day to make it 10-6 in Maryland's favor.</p>
<p>Welcome to the party, Stefon Diggs! On the ensuing drive, Diggs took a wide receiver screen for 37 yards and finished the drive off with a 29-yard touchdown catch, and the Terps found themselves with a 17-6 lead with 8:50 left in the half.</p>
<p>Maryland would force a stop on the next possession, but that would be wiped out by a roughing the punter call on Shane Cockerille (yes, a quarterback got a roughing call). However, the defense would make another stop, especially after a 50-yard touchdown run by Tevin Coleman was called back, giving Maryland the ball once again.</p>
<p>The offense would take advantage and gain three more points to extend the lead to 14 with just over two minutes left in the half. To that point, Maryland had out gained Indiana 261-139 in total offense, with the time of possession being fairly even.</p>
<p>On the final possession of the half, the Hoosiers tried what appeared to be a long-shot field goal from 58 yards, and Oaks nailed it down the middle, sending the game into half, 20-9 in favor of Maryland.</p>
<p>Cole Farrand was one of the bright spots of the first half, flying around the field while collecting 11 tackles.</p>
<p>The defense came out and forced a big three-and-out to start the second half, handing the ball back to the offense, but this time, with a different quarterback. CJ Brown did not start the second half due to an injury he suffered in the first half, so Caleb Rowe took to the field to lead the Terps offense. Rowe delivered a few beautiful passes to move the ball in Hoosier territory, but would ultimately punt to end the series.</p>
<p>Following another Indiana three-and-out, Caleb Rowe went to work, and it would result in points. Rowe hit Diggs and Long for big chunks of yards, with the drive being capped off by a 36-yard touchdown on a swing pass to Brandon Ross. With eight minutes left in the third quarter, Maryland was in control 27-9.</p>
<p>The Hoosiers would move the ball into Terrapin territory on their ensuing drive, but facing a fourth and one, they were stuffed by Cole Farrand on a run up the middle, handing the ball back to the Terps with a big lead.</p>
<p>Another Maryland punt gave the ball back to Indiana, and even with a long run by Tevin Coleman, the Hoosiers failed to score points as Oaks missed a 54-yard field goal.</p>
<p>From there, the Terps would take advantage and after driving the ball down to the thirty yard line, Rowe hit Juwann Winfree for his first touchdown of his young career to extend the lead to 34-9, seemingly putting the nail in the coffin.</p>
<p>With eleven minutes left in the game, Indiana drove down the field, aided by a couple of penalties by Maryland and scored their first touchdown of the game with the Terps lead then being 34-15.</p>
<p>Fro there, the Terps would go into their "four minute offense" to kill some time, and they did. The drive took the clock down to six minutes and culminated in another field goal by Craddock, extending the lead to 37-15.</p>
<p>And as Will Likely always seems to do, he makes an interception on the following drive, giving the ball back to the offense to kill some clock. The Terps killed the clock down to under two minutes, handing the ball back to the Hoosiers with 1:16 left on the clock.</p>
<p>The Terps dominated the game start to finish, out-gaining the Hoosiers 442-302. This is the first win in the Big Ten for Maryland.</p>
https://www.testudotimes.com/2014/9/27/6854241/maryland-indiana-game-recap-final-scoreJohn Langley2014-09-27T15:47:28-04:002014-09-27T15:47:28-04:00Brown injury puts Rowe under center to start half
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<p>At the start of the second half, junior quarterback <span>Caleb Rowe</span> replaced <span>C.J. Brown</span> under center for the Terrapins. Brown's return is described as questionable.</p>
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<p>Second half underway. C.J. Brown is out with injury. His return is questionable.</p>
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) <a href="https://twitter.com/danielrpopper/status/515948132509966338">September 27, 2014</a>
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<p><span>Brown put together one of his best stretches of the season in the first half. He was 10-for-15 for 163 yards and a score, with another touchdown on an option run.</span></p>
<p><span>Rowe, in spot appearances against West Virginia and James Madison, is 9-for-14 for 118 yards, two touchdowns and in interception.</span></p>
https://www.testudotimes.com/2014/9/27/6854647/c-j-brown-leaves-maryland-indiana-game-with-injuryAlex Kirshner