It was the promising start on a gorgeous day that Maryland had searched for during its seven-game losing streak: three touchdowns in the first 10 minutes to go with defensive stops against a high-octane Indiana offense.
The Terps wanted to send their seniors, a class that had endured its share of highs and lows, out with a victory in one final game at Byrd Stadium.
Finally, things were starting to round into form, with the offense matching the defense's performance and an early lead.
But as has happened time and again during a lost season, Maryland couldn't hold itself together for a full four quarters.