Ohio State beats Maryland 37-17

Justin Holbrock

2 years ago

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — No. 4 Ohio State beat Maryland 37-17 with the Buckeyes defense leading the charge, forcing two turnovers and two turnover on downs against the Terrapins.

Josh Proctor returned an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter and Lathan Ransom picked off Taulia Tagovailoa resulting in a third-quarter field goal.

Quarterback Kyle McCord went 19-of-29 for 320 yards and two touchdowns, both in the fourth quarter. He also threw four completions that went for 30+ yards. Running back TreVeyon Henderson was unavailable for the Buckeyes who started Chip Trayanum in his place. The former linebacker turned running back scored a touchdown, but the rushing attack was subpar with 62 yards on the ground and an average of 1.9 yards per carry.

See below for how the game unfolded.

1st Quarter

Ohio State goes 3 and out. Buckeyes attempt a fake punt but fail to convert
Maryland scores first on a 15-yard TD pass from Tagovailoa to Kaden Prather. Terps lead 7-0
Kyle McCord sacked on 3rd and 10 near midfield
Ohio State forces a turnover on downs on a 4th and 1 stop at OSU’s 29-yard line
Maryland gets another sack and OSU is once again forced to punt after going 3 and out
End of 1st Quarter: Maryland 7 Ohio State 0. Terps ball at the OSU 32-yard line to start the 2nd quarter

2nd Quarter

Ohio State’s defense bends but doesn’t break on a goal line stand. Maryland settles for a short field goal and leads 10-0 with 12:56 left in the second quarter
Maryland’s offense has 140 yards to Ohio State’s 28 yards
Josh Proctor takes an interception back for a touchdown to put Ohio State on the board. Buckeyes trail 10-7 with 9:41 left in the quarter
Ohio State goes three and out for a third time in the first half
J.T. Tuimoloau gets a sack on Tagovailoa and Maryland is forced to punt
McCord connects with Marvin Harrison Jr. twice for 72 yards to set up a short field goal. Game is tied 10-10

COLUMBUS, OHIO – OCTOBER 07: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after making a catch during the second quarter of a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)

Ohio State running back Chip Trayanum, right, stiff arms Maryland defensive back Beau Brade during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, left, celebrates their touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, top, tackles Maryland receiver Jeshaun Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

COLUMBUS, OHIO – OCTOBER 07: Dante Trader Jr. #12 of the Maryland Terrapins breaks up a pass intended for Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second quarter of a game at Ohio Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)

3rd Quarter

Maryland scores on the opening drive of the second half. Terps drive the ball 75 yards on nine plays capped off by a 9-yard touchdown run from Tagovailoa. Maryland leads 17-10
McCord connects with Julian Fleming for a 35-yard gain followed by a four-yard TD run by Chip Trayanum. Tied 17-17
Lathan Ransom intercepts Taulia Tagovailoa. Ohio State ball at the Terps 38-yard line
Ohio State gets inside the red zone but settles for a short field goal. Buckeyes lead 20-17
Buckeyes force a 3 and out and the offense will get the ball to start the 4th quarter

4th Quarter

McCord connects with Harrison for 37 yards followed by a 45-yard TD to Cade Stover. Buckeyes lead 27-17
McCord hits Harrison for a 17-yard TD after the defense forced a turnover on downs deep in Terps territory