Maryland falls to Illinois 20-17 in close contest at College Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Maryland lost to Illinois 20-17 on October 31 in College Park, Maryland, amid a crowd of 27,207. The Terrapins, playing their first game under interim coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, showcased an inspired defensive performance, never trailing until early in the fourth quarter. Abdul-Rahim acknowledged the challenges the team faced after Michael Locksley's departure and highlighted their improvement in penalty discipline. Despite being tied at the end, a last-minute field goal by Illinois secured the victory. Maryland continues its six-game losing streak.
- •Maryland loses 20-17 to Illinois at home.
- •Aazaar Abdul-Rahim serves as interim head coach.
- •Terrapins had only one penalty in the game.
- •Maryland was tied at the end before a final field goal.
- •Attendance was reported at 27,207.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Maryland takes Illinois down to the wire, but falls 20-17 in front of 27,207 in College Park
"(AP) — Maryland's tuition raffle made one fan very happy.Most of the others found out they didn't win late in the third quarter, and some headed toward the exits right then.
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