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Maryland football loses 45-16 to No. 5 Ohio State in Columbus

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:07 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Maryland football loses 45-16 to No. 5 Ohio State in Columbus

Summary

Maryland football suffered a 45-16 defeat against No. 5 Ohio State on October 11 during Ohio State’s homecoming weekend. The loss marks Maryland's fourth consecutive defeat and their 11th straight against Big Ten opponents. Despite touchdowns from Julian Sayin to Jeremiah Smith and a defensive touchdown from Daniel Wingate, the Terps struggled throughout the game. Maryland's offense, managed by quarterback Malik Washington, did not capitalize on opportunities, finishing with only three third-down conversions. The team is now 2-4 overall and 0-3 in conference play.

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By the Numbers

•Maryland falls to 2-4 overall, 0-3 in Big Ten play.
•Ohio State improves to 5-1, 3-0 in the conference.
•Maryland has now lost 11 straight games against Big Ten teams.
•Julian Sayin throws two touchdown passes to Jeremiah Smith.
•Daniel Wingate returns an interception for a touchdown.

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12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Maryland football has few answers in 45-16 loss to No. 5 Ohio State: 3 takeaways

What they're saying

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Well, it ended as many thought it would. Maryland football walked into Columbus, Ohio, to face No. 5 Ohio State on the Buckeyes’ homecoming weekend and lost, 45-16. The game lacked much of the theatrics of the previous three weeks. No amped-up home crowd for a renewed rivalry with an old coaching foe, no 51-point blowout, and no blown first-half lead that snowballed into another defeat. Ohio ...
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