Northwestern Beats Maryland 37-10 for First Big Ten Win

Northwestern secured its first Big Ten victory of the season with a 37-10 win over Maryland, propelled by a fourth-quarter touchdown from defensive end Aidan Hubbard following a fumble recovery. Despite being outgained 355-283 in total yards, the Wildcats capitalized on Maryland's four turnovers, scoring 17 of their final 20 points from these takeaways. Northwestern's quarterback Jack Lausch and running back Cam Porter each rushed for touchdowns in the first half, helping the team build a 17-10 lead by the fourth quarter. Maryland's Billy Edwards Jr. struggled, completing 28 of 51 passes for 296 yards while also rushing for a touchdown. The loss extends Maryland's streak to ten consecutive defeats after an open date, a trend that dates back to 2017. Tai Felton returned from injury for Maryland, leading the team with nine catches for 77 yards.