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Rutgers football holds off Maryland for win | Instant analysis

Rutgers football secured a crucial 37-30 victory over Maryland in a hard-fought Big Ten clash on Saturday, snapping a winless stretch that had deepened concerns about the program’s direction. The Scarlet Knights, led by quarterback Dylan Lonergan’s 293-yard, three-touchdown performance, overcame multiple setbacks—including a blocked extra point, an interception, and a missed field goal—to take control in the second half with 17 consecutive points.

Running back Clay Thevenin’s 109-yard effort and wide receiver KJ Duff’s highlight-reel touchdown catch provided key offensive bursts, while the defense stabilized after an early collapse. Maryland nearly tied the game late, but a fourth-down pass fell just short of the end zone, sealing Rutgers’ first Big Ten win of the season despite a season-high 442 yards of offense and defensive struggles.

The win, though narrow, offers a rare bright spot amid a rocky season that includes losses to UMass and Boston College, avoiding what could have been another program-low defeat against a struggling Terrapins team.

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