Maryland Stays Perfect: Terps Dominate Towson 44-17 to Improve to 3-0

Freshman QB Malik Washington sets Power Conference record as Maryland defense delivers historic performance at SECU Stadium.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. | The Maryland Terrapins (3-0) continued their flawless start to the 2025 season with a decisive 44-17 victory over the Towson Tigers (2-1) on Saturday at SECU Stadium, extending their nation-leading non-conference win streak to 18 games.

True freshman quarterback Malik Washington made history by surpassing 773 career passing yards through his first three starts, the highest total for a true freshman in a Power Conference since 2018. Washington accounted for two touchdowns in the first quarter — a rushing score and a 32-yard strike to Shaleak Knotts — as Maryland’s offense exploded out of the gate.

The Terps dominated early, scoring on their first six possessions and posting 31 points in just 19 minutes. Running back DeJuan Williams opened the scoring with a two-yard touchdown run, while Nolan Ray added a five-yard score after a key forced fumble and recovery by Maryland’s defense.

Defensively, the Terps showcased one of their best starts in over two decades. Eyan Thomas forced a turnover that led to a quick touchdown, and La’khi Roland’s 100-yard interception return in the third quarter marked Maryland’s first pick-six of that length since 1962. Overall, the unit has allowed just 33 points through three games, its best start since the 2001 season.

Special teams added to the momentum when Maryland blocked a punt in the fourth quarter, their first since 2018, setting up a field goal by Sean O’Haire to close out the scoring.

The victory marks Maryland’s fourth 3-0 start in the past five seasons, reinforcing its status as one of the Big Ten’s rising programs. Head coach Michael Locksley’s squad will now turn its focus to Big Ten play, traveling to Madison to face Wisconsin on September 20, with kickoff scheduled for 12 PM ET on NBC and the Maryland Sports Radio Network.

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-- By James W. Thomas

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