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Octavian Smith Jr. Vs Michigan
45
Winner Michigan MIC 9-2 , 7-1
20
Maryland UMD 4-7 , 1-7
Winner
Michigan MIC
9-2 , 7-1
45
Final
20
Maryland UMD
4-7 , 1-7
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
MIC Michigan 7 14 14 10 45
UMD Maryland 7 3 3 7 20

Game Recap: Football |

No. 18 Michigan Deals Maryland 45-20 Loss

A number of Terps moved themselves up the record books on Senior Day at a sold-out SECU Stadium.

COLLEGE PARK, MD — Maryland fell 45-20 to No. 18 Michigan on Saturday night in the Terps' final home game of the season as they honored their seniors and veterans in attendance at SECU Stadium's third sellout of 2025. 

Michigan (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten) used a series of long scoring drives to pull away with its ninth win of the season despite a 210-yard passing performance from Malik Washington that bumped him up the Maryland (4-7, 1-7 Big Ten) record books. 

Octavian Smith Jr. surpassed the 100-career reception mark with his five-reception, 62-yard day. DeJuan Williams also pulled in 27 yards to move to third all-time for running back receiving yards in a single season in Maryland history.  Sean O'Haire added a pair of field goals to his Big Ten-leading total. He now sits at 21 in his first season with the Terps, which is tied for the third-most in a single season in program history, is the most by a freshman kicker in FBS this season, and is the most by a Big Ten freshman kicker since at least 2000. Maryland stormed down the field on its opening possession, converting several 3rd and 4th downs and punching in its second opening-drive touchdown of the season as Dorian Fleming hauled in his third touchdown reception of 2025. Maryland honored 16 seniors in its pregame ceremony and saluted service members throughout the contest in its Military Appreciation Game.

How It Happened:
1st Quarter:
  • Michigan won the coin toss and deferred, sending Maryland on offense first. 
  • Williams broke off a 20-yard run on the Terps' first play from scrimmage. 
  • Washington connected with Knotts for a 29-yard completion on 3rd-and-8.
  • Washington hit Dorian for a one-yard touchdown on 4th-and-goal as Maryland took a 7-0 lead. 
  • Michigan responded with a seven-play, 47-yard scoring drive to tie the game and snap Maryland's nation-leading 14-game streak of holding opponents scoreless on their opening drives. 
2nd Quarter:
  • Michigan punched in a two-yard touchdown run to cap a 12-play, 83-yard drive to take a 14-7 lead. 
  • The Wolverines picked off Washington on the following Maryland drive.
  • Michigan scored a 22-yard rushing touchdown to add to its lead.
  • Octavian Smith Jr. pulled in a 22-yard completion to move the chains. 
  • Washington hit Fleming for a 13-yard completion on 3rd-and-9 to extend a drive. 
  • Sean O'Haire connected from 34 yards out to cut into the deficit. 
  • Michigan missed a 38-yard field goal to give the ball back to the Terps. 
  • Sidney Stewart sacked Bryce Underwood on the final play of the first half. 
  • The Wolverines took a 21-10 lead into the break.
3rd Quarter:
  • Michigan scored on the half's opening drive to expand its lead.
  • Washington ran for 23 yards to extend the Terps' first drive. 
  • Smith Jr. brought the Terps into the red zone with a 16-yard reception. 
  • O'Haire nailed a 29-yard field goal.
  • The Wolverines punched in a rushing touchdown late in the quarter.
  • Michigan took a 35-13 lead into the final quarter.
4th Quarter:
  • The Wolverines snagged another rushing touchdown in the opening minutes. 
  • Michigan added a 46-yard field goal with 7:20 to play in the contest. 
  • Khristian Martin connected with Jalil Farooq on a touchdown play late in the game. 
  • Michigan won the contest 45-20. 
Special Celebrations: Washington's Freshman Season:
  • Washington has thrown for 200+ yards 10 times this season, which is tied for the top mark in the conference and the most by a true freshman in the Big Ten (Underwood now has seven).
  • His 2,504 passing yards rank third-most by a Power Conference true freshman through 11-career games since 2020. Only Miami's Tyler Van Dyke (2,931 in 2020/21) and Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (2,931 this season) have more. 
  • Washington's 235 completions are the most by a Power Conference true freshman through 11-career games since 2021.
  • Washington is now seventh in single-season completions with 235. He moved past Scott Zolak (225 in 1990), Scott Milanovich (229 in 1994), Next on the list, with 262, is Taula Tagovailoa in 2022. Washington already holds the school record for completions by a freshman, breaking Danny O'Brien's record of 192 in 2010. 
  • Washington is now 19th in career completions with 235. He moved past Al Neville (217 in 1971-73), Caleb Rowe (218 in 2012-16) and Bob Avellini (231 in 1972-74). Next on the list, with 251, is Stan Gelbaugh (1981-85).
  • Washington is now 12th in single-season passing yards with 2,504. He moved past Boomer Esiason with 2,302 in 1982 and 2,322 in 1983, Sam Hollenbach with 2,371 in 2006, Shaun Hill with 2,380 in 2001, Scott Milanovich with 2,394 in 1994, Danny O'Brien with 2,438 in 2010, Stan Gelbaugh with 2,475 in 1985, Scott McBrien with 2,497 in 2003. Washington's total of 2,504 is also a new school record for passing yards in a season by a freshman, breaking the record held by O'Brien with 2,438 in 2010. 
  • Washington also moved to 24th in career passing yards with 2,504. He passed Al Neville (2,493 in 1971-73). Next on the list with 2,552 is Alan Pastrana.
  • Washington is one of three true freshmen in the nation to have 10 games with 200+ passing yards in a game this season, joining Drew Mestemaker of North Texas and Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele of California. 
  • Washington and USC's Jayden Maiava are the only two Big Ten quarterbacks with 10 or more games with 200+ passing yards this season. 
  • Washington now has 10 games with at least 200 passing yards this season, currently tied for the second most of any major conference true freshman in the past 15 years (UCLA's Josh Rosen - 12 in 2015).
Leg O' The Irish
  • With his two field goals in the game, O'Haire is now tied for the third-most field goals made in a season in Terps' history with 21. He passed Dan Ennis with 20 in 2006, and is tied with Brad Craddock with 21 in 2013. The school record for a single-season came from long-time NFL kicker Nick Novak, who made 24 field goals in both the 2002 and 2003 season. 
  • O'Haire's 21 field goals are also tied for third-most among Big Ten kickers in a single season since 2022. 
  • That is currently the most of any FBS freshman in 2025, and is the most by a Big Ten freshman since at least 2000.
  • O'Haire ranks third in FBS with 21 field goals this season, behind Hawaii's Kansei Matsuzawa (22) and Georgia Tech's Aidan Birr (22).
Record Book Watch:
  • With three receptions on Saturday, Williams moved to a tie for fifth all-time in Maryland history for receptions by a running back in a single season (Allen Williams leads with 51 in 1994).
  • Williams sits tied for second by a running back in the Maryland history books with his 357 receiving yards this year (tied Williams in 1994, trailing Bruce Perry in 2001 (358)).
  • Smith Jr. moved to 19th in career receptions with 104 as he passed Ferrell Edmunds (101 in 1984-87), Marcus Badgett (100 in 1989-92) and Frank Russell (100 in 1972-74). Next on the list at 18th is Barry Johnson with 106 from 1987-90.
  • Smith Jr., moved to 26th in career receiving yards with 1,181, just short of Dean Richards (1,194 in 1975-78).
Attendance Marks
  • With a sellout crowd vs. Michigan, it marks the first time since 2007 that Maryland football has posted three sellouts in a season.  
  • With Saturday's crowd of 46,185, the final average attendance for the season is 40,765, Maryland's highest mark since 44,431 in 2015. 
Numbers to Know:
  • 2: The Terps scored their second opening-drive touchdown of the season (Rutgers). 
  • 7: Stewart's seven sacks lead all freshmen in college football. 
  • 14: The Terps ended their nation-leading streak of not allowing points on the opposing team's opening drives at 14 games. 
  • 20: Williams now has nine runs of 20+ yards this season. Six have come within the last three games.
  • 20: Washington now has five rushes of 20+ yards this season. Entering Saturday, the only other FBS freshman QB with as many such big runs was Utah's Byrd Ficklin (also five).
  • 37: Fleming added three receptions to his Big Ten-leading total among all tight ends. 
  • 50: DeJuan Williams now has eight games this season with at least 50 scrimmage yards. The only Big Ten freshman with more such performances is Ohio State's Bo Jackson (10).
  • 100: Smith Jr. recorded his 100th-career reception on Maryland's opening drive. He became the 22nd Terp with 100 career receptions. 
  • 100: Maryland recorded at least 100 offensive yards in the first quarter for the third time this season. (165 vs. Towson, 141 at Rutgers, 100 vs. Michigan).
  • 200+: This is the first Big Ten game featuring multiple true freshman QBs that threw for at least 200 yards since November 16, 2013 (Purdue's Danny Etling - 223 and Christian Hackenberg - 212).
Michael Locksley's Lessons:
  • "The seniors really modeled for an inexperienced team what it looks like when you just keep showing up and you keep swinging, as they did. We'll grow because of the work that this group has put in. I know this team will keep fighting as long as there's time left, and keep showing up and working. We have one more opportunity next week in Detroit to send our seniors out with a win."
  • "I think that Washington's played pretty well for us and has given us some opportunities to win, and there's room for growth. There's room for growth for all of us."
  • "We're going to keep showing up, keep working, keep doing that sort of work. And I know that because of what the seniors have modeled, especially through this last two-year stretch."
Washington's Outlook:
  • "I wanted to spotlight our senior guys, but especially Octavian. He took me under his wing and really showed me what it's like. He played that big brother role for me, and I just appreciate it so much."
  • "We're going to continue to fight for guys like him, who've been here for years. They put their body and their time and effort on the line to continue to try to make this program great."
Up Next:
  • Maryland closes its regular season against Michigan State on Nov. 29 at Ford Field in Detroit. The game will start at 7 PM and air on FS1.
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