Maryland Edge Wisconsin 24-21: Backup QB Cardell Williams Hits 19 Straight Passes, O'Haire Wins It With 29 Seconds Left
On November 14 at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland, the University of Maryland beat Wisconsin 24-21 for a second straight win. Backup quarterback Cardell Williams, making his first start as a Terp with Malik Washington sidelined by injury, set up Sean O'Haire's 30-yard field goal with 29 seconds left for the win.
Williams finished 21 of 23 for 183 yards, completing a program-record 19 straight passes with a program-record 91.3 completion percentage. He also ran for two touchdowns and tied the game 21-21 with a 39-yard touchdown pass to Preston Howard with 2:11 remaining.
Moments later, linebacker Trey Reddick strip-sacked Wisconsin quarterback Ryan Hopkins to give Maryland the ball back in Wisconsin territory. After a series of Williams runs, O'Haire kicked the 30-yard winner with 29 seconds left, Maryland's first last-minute win since 2024.
Maryland's defense forced three turnovers and held Wisconsin to 201 total yards, including just 77 passing yards. Wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. caught eight passes for 39 yards, moving to 70 receptions this season, fifth in school single-season history.
Maryland improved to 4-6 (2-5 Big Ten) and 2-1 under interim head coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim; Wisconsin fell to 6-4 (4-3). Maryland visits No. 18 USC next Saturday, November 21.
Source: University of Maryland Athletics
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