Maryland’s offensive line has not given quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa enough time in the pocket or created enough space for running backs during the team’s four-game losing streak.
Maryland squandered a prime chance at bowl eligibility in a loss that featured the usual suspects: baffling turnovers, untimely penalties and a leaky defense.
Jaishawn Barham is potentially the best player for a Maryland squad looking to bounce back from consecutive losses and establish itself as a conference contender. Despite that standing, he hasn’t spoken to media since he got to Maryland.
“We’ll also take a look at all the things we do offensively, defensively, special teams, quality control, and get this thing back on track and back in rhythm,“ coach Michael Locksley said.
Maryland beat Indiana easily despite the mistakes Locksley ranted about in a halftime interview. Similar issues emerged a week later against Ohio State, this time dooming the Terps against a better opponent.
Maryland has never beaten Ohio State, but it came achingly close in 2018. And maybe that would have changed everything. But would the Terps be in a better place?