Maryland defeats UConn behind Malik Washington passing performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Maryland secured a 38-14 road victory over UConn on Saturday, overcoming an early deficit with a dominant offensive performance. Quarterback Malik Washington led the team by completing 18 consecutive passes, a program record, while throwing for 347 yards and two touchdowns. Maryland trailed early after a 36-yard touchdown pass from UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne but responded with scores from Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding and Harry Dalton III. Despite the loss of running back Iverson Howard to injury after his one-yard touchdown run, the Terps maintained control throughout the second half. The Maryland defense limited the Huskies to 30 total yards in the second quarter and held Osborne to 58 passing yards outside of his early touchdown throw.
- •Malik Washington threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.
- •Maryland scored 21 points in the second half to secure the result.
- •Iverson Howard exited the game due to injury after recording 64 total yards.
- •The Maryland defense forced four punts while holding UConn to low offensive output.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Maryland football slices through UConn in 38-14 victory
"Quarterback Malik Washington had a record-setting stretch of 18 consecutive completions to seal the victory.
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