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Clash at SECU Stadium: Maryland Terrapins to Host Howard Bison in College Football Showdown

As the Maryland Terrapins prepare to host the Howard Bison at SECU Stadium, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of football. The upcoming match on August 31st is a chance for the Terrapins to showcase their prowess and bounce back from previous setbacks.


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Reflecting on past performances, it's clear that the M.T. have had their share of ups and downs. A heart-wrenching one-point loss against Ohio State Buckeyes (51-52) on November 17th, 2018, demonstrated that they can go toe-to-toe with top-tier teams. That day at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium, they amassed an impressive total of 503 yards with a balanced attack through air and ground.


However, just a week later on November 24th, the team faced a crushing defeat against Penn State Nittany Lions (3-38) at Beaver Stadium. Despite this loss being a tough pill to swallow for fans and players alike, it's important not to overlook the positives from that game - such as their defensive effort which included forcing one fumble and achieving one sack.


The most recent game data available shows another close encounter where M.T. narrowly missed out against Indiana Hoosiers (32-34) on November 10th. They exhibited resilience by racking up an impressive total yardage of 537 but were let down by turnovers – losing three fumbles.


Looking ahead to the clash with Howard Bison, there are key areas where M.T. can capitalize based on these past performances:


1) The rushing attack has been consistently strong; if they can maintain ball security better than in their last outing against Indiana Hoosiers.


2) Defensively speaking, creating turnovers will be crucial; replicating their performance from Ohio State Buckeyes' game could tilt things in their favor.


3) Special teams need consistency; field goal percentages fluctuated across games but hitting them when it counts could make all the difference.


The Bison should not be underestimated though - any opponent warrants respect and preparation. However, given M.T.'s ability to produce big plays both offensively and defensively when they're firing on all cylinders suggests that if they play up to potential – victory is within reach.


Fans eager for action-packed football should mark their calendars for August 31st at SECU Stadium in College Park where kickoff is scheduled for noon local time (4 PM GMT). The broadcast will be available via BTN satellite channel 610 – ensuring you won't miss a moment of what promises to be an enthralling encounter between Maryland Terrapins and Howard Bison.

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