Michigan Beats Maryland 45-20, Extends Win Streak to 5

In College Park, Maryland, on Saturday, No. 18 Michigan defeated Maryland 45-20 at SECU Stadium, securing a fifth consecutive victory and keeping the Wolverines' College Football Playoff hopes alive ahead of their rivalry matchup with top-ranked Ohio State.

Michigan, now 9-2 overall and 7-1 in the Big Ten, dominated after an early tie, amassing 443 total yards with no turnovers in a balanced offensive display. The win came against a Maryland team that fell to 4-7 overall and 1-7 in the conference, marking the Terrapins' seventh straight loss and ensuring a second consecutive losing season.

Maryland struck first with a 10-play, 75-yard drive capped by freshman quarterback Malik Washington's 1-yard touchdown pass to Dorian Fleming. The Terrapins then attempted a surprise onside kick, but Michigan recovered and responded quickly. Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, who completed 16 of 23 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns, tied the score with a 12-yard scoring toss to Andrew Marsh.

The Wolverines seized control from there. After a 2-yard touchdown run by third-string running back Bryson Kuzdzal gave Michigan the lead, linebacker Cole Sullivan's interception of Washington...