Michigan State University
6-3 , 4-2
Maryland
5-4 , 3-3
Michigan State Stuffs Maryland 24-3 For Program's 700th All-Time Win
11/3/2018 3:14:00 PM | Football
AP Sports Writer
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -- Michigan State used a stout defensive performance to defeat Maryland, 24-3, Saturday.
Connor Heyward ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns to help the Spartans (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) become bowl eligible for the second year in a row.
The Terrapins (5-4, 3-3) managed only 100 yards and nine first downs for interim coach and offensive coordinator Matt Canada.
Maryland's effort to come back was thwarted by two fourth-quarter turnovers. Javon Leake lost a fumble on the MSU 26 and Byron Cowart fumbled on an interception return with the Spartans recovering in the end zone for a touchback.
On the next play, Heyward ran for an 80-yard touchdown for a 24-3 lead with 11 minutes left.
Maryland's strong running game was limited to 26 yards (on 29 carries) by the nation's top-ranked rushing defense. Kasim Hill went 8 for 21 for 74 yards for the Terps on a very windy day.
UP NEXT
Michigan State: The Spartans host No. 8 Ohio State in a Big Ten East Division matchup
Maryland: The Terrapins travel to Indiana.
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Team Stats
MSU 7, UMD 0
MSU - Heyward, Connor 18 yd run (Coghlin, Matt kick), 12 plays, 79 yards, TOP 6:00
MSU 10, UMD 0
MSU - Coghlin, Matt 33 yd field goal 5 plays, 27 yards, TOP 2:13
MSU 10, UMD 3
UMD - Petrino, Joseph 23 yd field goal 9 plays, 36 yards, TOP 3:01
MSU 17, UMD 3
MSU - Rosenthal, Max 0 yd fumble recovery (Coghlin, Matt kick)
MSU 24, UMD 3
MSU - Heyward, Connor 80 yd run (Coghlin, Matt kick), 1 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:11
