While many thought Maryland’s offense would lead it to success this season, it’s been the defense — particularly the unit’s ability to turn the ball over — which has been paramount to the Terps’ 4-0 start.
“The defense has done a really good job the last couple of games of creating turnovers,” head coach Mike Locksley said. “And as I’ve said before, you know, the winning formula is big plays.”
Four games into the season, Maryland’s defense has debatably been the best in the Big Ten. It ranks first in forced turnovers (11) and interceptions (7) and fourth in points allowed per game (12.