COLUMBUS, Ohio — History was there for the taking, but slipped right through Maryland football’s grasp.
The Terps were yet to defeat a ranked Big Ten opponent since joining the conference, had a winless all-time record against Ohio State and were 73 years removed from their last top-five road win. Perhaps more importantly, a victory would have validated the growth head coach Mike Locksley has seen since taking over ahead of the 2019 season.
But, despite ample opportunities to stake their claim to a program-altering triumph, the Terps ultimately fell short in a mistake-laden 37-17 loss to the No.