In last year's matchup with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, the Terps let the game slip away in the second half after leading 35-17. It was all Rutgers after that, as the Knights shut down the Terps offensively and outscored them 24-3 in the second half. Rutgers won the game, 41-38, thanks to a 25 yard field goal by then-junior Kyle Federico.
Three Rutgers wide receivers chewed up Maryland's secondary: Janarion Grant (eight receptions, 105 yards (13.1 yards per catch), Leonte Carroo (six receptions, 104 yards (17.3 yards per catch), two touchdowns) and Andre Patton (eight receptions, 101 yards (12.