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[BSLZackKiesel]

I’ve counted 4 drops from Maryland’s WRs today, and that one by Jeshaun Jones should’ve resulted in a TD.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Good couple series there. Defense forces a turnover on downs and the offense scores a quick TD. This is where you have a chance to put the game away.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Third touchdown pass of the day there from Taulia. He’s completed 76% of his passes for 325 yards already, which is even more impressive considering the 6 drops by Maryland’s pass-catchers.

[BSLZackKiesel]

So it takes until the 10-minute mark of the 4th quarter for Kent State to score their first touchdown. Maryland still up by 21.

[BSLZackKiesel]

The sheer number of penalties incurred by Maryland’s DBs today is unacceptable. Something they’ll need to clean up before running the gauntlet of conference play.

[BSLZackKiesel]

That’ll do it. Maryland wins, 37-16. First 4-0 start since 2016, and sets up a huge matchup against Iowa on Friday night.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Not really sure what to say about that one, other than the penalties and dropped passes will doom them if they play like that next Friday.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Good for Locksley and team. They needed this start.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Another huge game for Taulia Tagovailoa, who finished 31/41 for 384 yards with 3 TDs and 1 INT. He put up those numbers despite 6 drops from his pass-catchers, including one by Rakim Jarrett that resulted in his lone interception and another by Jeshaun Jones that should've been his fourth touchdown pass. 12 different players recorded a reception today.

 

They still struggled on third down however, converting just 4 of their 11 attempts. That's something they'll need to clean up before next week's game, along with the defensive penalties.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Tagovailoa’s 1,340 passing yards through his first four games are the most for a Maryland QB since Scott Milanovich threw for 1,607 in 1983.

[Mike B]

Tagovailoa’s 1,340 passing yards through his first four games are the most for a Maryland QB since Scott Milanovich threw for 1,607 in 1983.

Taulia, has an excellent touch passing the ball.  I think he has a better arm than his brother.

[BSLMikeLowe]

PFF loves his season so far.

 

https://247sports.co...Line-171824247/

[BSLMikeLowe]

I still hope they remain unranked today though, but based on who lost ahead of them, they could crack the Top 25 this week. (AP, probably not Coaches)

[BSLZackKiesel]

In addition to the eye-popping stats, Taulia is also playing such smart football. He isn’t forcing the ball into coverage and he understands his protections and check-downs.

Another thing we can’t forget is how well the offensive line is blocking for him. They’ve really stepped up to the task this year after there were so many questions about them during the off-season.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Tagovailoa’s 1,340 passing yards through his first four games are the most for a Maryland QB since Scott Milanovich threw for 1,607 in 1983.

I think you mean 1993. Or Boomer Esiason?

[BSLZackKiesel]

I think you mean 1993. Or Boomer Esiason?

You’re right, 1993.