Maryland Vs. Temple: Handing Out Grades For The Terps' Big Road Win

Maryland got a huge win Saturday, defeating Temple 36-27 in Philadelphia. SB Nation DC hands out grades to each of the Terps' positional units.

Maryland vs. Temple Final: Terps Get Scare, But Hold On For 36-27 Victory In Philadelphia

Maryland almost blew a huge lead, but ended up holding on for a key road victory in Philadelphia, beating Temple 36-27.

Maryland vs. Temple Score Update: Owls Gaining Ground Thanks To Porous Terps Secondary, Maryland Leads 29-17 After Third

After a fantastic second quarter, the Terps had some big setbacks in the third, thanks to a porous secondary and some key mental errors. They now lead 29-17, heading into the fourth quarter.

Maryland's first play from scrimmage was a fumble lost by Wes Brown, and Temple followed up with a play-action completion from Chris Coyer to Jalen Fitzpatrick for 28 yards to bring them within the ten-yard line. The Owls then pounded the ball in, with a six-yard run from Coyer followed up by a one-yard score from Kenny Harper, cutting the Terrapin lead to 26-10.

On the next drive, the Terps looked in trouble after Justus Pickett was stuffed after a one-yard gain and Perry Hills was sacked for a seven-yard loss, but Hills chucked the ball downfield to Marcus Leak on 3rd-and-17 for a huge 39-yard gain. Two plays later, Leak came up big again - this time with a 20-yard reception over the middle.

On third-and-three at the Owls' 14, it appeared Temple had stopped Perry Hills after a one-yard gain, but another personal foul was called (this time a facemask) giving Maryland a goal-line opportunity. After another Owl sack, Stefon Diggs ran for five yards, and Brad Craddock made the 26-yard field goal off the post to make it 29-10.

On the second play of Temple's next drive, a perfect play-action play found Chris Coyer with a wide-open C.J. Hammond for a 62-yard touchdown. True freshman safety Sean Davis bit hard on the fake, and the Terps' secondary was exposed, cutting the lead to 29-17.

After a three-and-out for Maryland, the Terps forced a 4th-and-1 near midfield for the Owls, and Temple completed a play-action pass to John Christopher to extend the drive. Three plays later, Coyer completed a 26-yard pass to Alex Jackson to bring the Owls into the red zone.

Maryland vs. Temple Score Update: Terps Explode In Second, Lead 26-3 At Halftime

Maryland and Temple entered the second quarter tied at three. At halftime, it's a completely different story. The Terps scored 23 unanswered points and completely dominated the Owls in every way, entering halftime up 26-3.

After a quick seven-yard pass to true freshman Wes Brown, Perry Hills notched the first touchdown of his collegiate career with a 22-yard strike to Matt Furstenburg in the end zone. Brad Craddock hit the extra point attempt, and the Terps went up 10-3.

On third-and-four on Temple's next drive, A.J. Francis came up with a huge sack, and Brandon McManus's punt was returned eight yards by Stefon Diggs. A personal foul against the Owls gave Maryland possession at the opposing 38.

After a three-and-out for each team, Maryland got a break with a horse-collar penalty called on Temple on second down, and Wes Brown followed up with a nice pair of runs to get another first down. A perfect play-action, both in playcalling and execution, led to a wide open Marcus Leak in the end zone, and Hills found him for the 32-yard touchdown. Craddock hit the point after, and Maryland took a 17-3 lead.

On the second play of Temple's next drive, Temple botched a snap from the 20-yard line so poorly that it went all the way into the end zone. Chris Coyer dove on top of it for the safety, and it was quickly 19-3 Maryland.

On the ensuing drive, Maryland moved down the field quickly, thanks to yet another big penalty against Temple (this time roughing the passer) and a 21-yard run by Wes Brown. After dropping the ball out of the shotgun, Hills ran up the middle for eleven yards and another score, making it a 26-3 lead.

The Terps forced another punt at the end of the half, and ran one play before the quarter ended.

Perry Hills is 7/14 for 86 yards, and has run seven times for 27 yards with three total touchdowns. Diggs only had one touch in the quarter (the punt return), but his high school teammate Brown had five rushes for 33 yards. Maryland is outgaining Temple 180 to 34, including an 86 to six advantage in the air.

Maryland vs. Temple Score Update - Fumbles, Penalties Active In First Quarter: Terps and Owls Tied 3-3

Fumbles and flags have been the story of the first quarter in Philadelphia, as Maryland and Temple have stumbled out to a 3-3 tie at the end of the first.

Temple received the opening kickoff, and Matt Brown fumbled the ball on the first play. The credit for the strip was given to Joe Vellano, but Cole Farrand was influential in the play. Demetrius Hartsfield recovered at the Owls' 24, giving the Terps great field position to start out their first drive, but after an illegal block penalty to Kevin Dorsey, the drive stalled. Brad Craddock, who missed a 25-yard field goal against William & Mary last week, hit a 45-yarder to give Maryland the 3-0 lead.

On the third play of Temple's second drive, Maryland forced another fumble, this time from quarterback Chris Coyer. Darius Kilgo was credited with the force, but this time it was Farrand who played a large role, and A.J. Francis recovered at the Terps' 45.

Three plays later, it was Perry Hills who fumbled, and Olaniyi Adewole recovered at Maryland's 47. After a drive that included a facemask penalty by Lorne Goree and a 14-yard run by Coyer, the Owls tied it up on a 36-yard Brandon McManus field goal.

On Maryland's next drive, the Terps managed to get two (!) first downs, thanks to an eleven-yard Hills run and a 9-yard screen pass to Stefon Diggs. The drive ended with an 18-yard punt (not a typo) from Nathan Renfro.

After another defensive stop, Diggs returned a punt 27 yards, gained a key first down on a third-and-six option play that went 12 yards, and then another first down on a 12-yard reception on a slant play. That's where Maryland stands now, with a first-and-ten at the Owls' 29.

Diggs has four touches (two receptions, one rush, one return) for 60 yards on the day.

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