With the game tied at 17 in the final minutes last Friday night against Illinois, Maryland was in dire need of a stop. Illinois had first-and-10 at its own 36-yard line having just picked up a first down when Terps senior defensive lineman Greg Rose answered the call and provided the signature moment for a defense that has exceeded expectations through three weeks.
Rose, who was the second walk-on to earn a scholarship this season, recorded back-to-back sacks for losses of 11 and 7 yards, leading Illinois to punt and eventually giving Maryland possession inside enemy territory.