Maryland: 2026 Week 11 recap

Maryland remains anchored near the bottom of the Big Ten at 2–6 following a three-point home loss to Illinois in Week 9. The Terrapins' rating held steady at −2.1, reflecting a team still searching for consistent execution. Red-zone efficiency stands out as a persistent problem—an 8.4% touchdown rate in scoring position signals missed opportunities when field position matters most. Third-down conversion sits at 39.6%, another area dragging down consistency. GIE projects just under four wins for the season, with no path to the playoff or conference title. Maryland heads to Purdue in Week 10 looking to snap momentum and salvage what remains of the schedule.