Maryland Terrapins Overcome by Indiana Hoosiers Despite Fierce Effort in Bloomington

In a week 5 showdown that saw the Maryland Terrapins fall to the Indiana Hoosiers with a final score of 28-42, both teams demonstrated moments of brilliance and resilience. The Terrapins, now standing at a 3-2 record for the season, faced off against an undefeated Hoosiers team at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. Despite their best efforts and standout performances from key players, the Terrapins could not overcome the Hoosiers' momentum.

Terrapin Highlights

The game was marked by significant contributions from several Maryland players. Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. had an impressive outing with 289 passing yards and three touchdowns, completing 63 percent of his attempts without throwing an interception. His performance was crucial in keeping the Terrapins competitive throughout the game.

Roman Hemby stood out in the rushing department with a remarkable average of 12 yards per carry, totaling 117 yards on just ten attempts and scoring one touchdown. This included a spectacular longest run of 75 yards that ended in the end zone.

On defense, Caleb Wheatland made his presence felt with five tackles and one sack for a loss of two yards. Michael Harris also contributed significantly to Maryland's defensive efforts by forcing one fumble and adding ten combined tackles to his season tally.

Hoosier Dominance

Despite these individual successes for Maryland, Indiana showcased why they remain unbeaten this season. Their offense capitalized on opportunities presented by their defense and special teams units which consistently put them in favorable positions.

Looking Ahead

The Maryland Terrapins will look to bounce back when they host Northwestern Wildcats at SECU Stadium in College Park on October 11th at 8:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on FOX as Maryland seeks to improve their standing within their conference.