Keeping the quarterback upright was a goal for the Maryland offensive line this season, especially with more traditional passers under center after the graduation of scrambler C.J. Brown.
And so far, the unit has excelled. Through three games, Maryland is one of only five teams — and one of only three Power Five teams — to not allow a sack this season.
“I think the one thing is it's great communication,” coach Randy Edsall said after Maryland’s 35-17 win over South Florida. “It's great communication in terms of, say, the quarterback to the offensive line, the running backs, of recognizing the defenses and knowing which way we've got to slide or turn our protection to take advantage of what they're trying to do to us.