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Takeaways from Maryland football’s 38-28 season-finale loss to Michigan State
- Maryland fell behind 17-0 but fought back to cut the gap to a field goal in the third quarter at Ford Field.
- Malik Washington threw for 459 yards and three touchdowns, the second-most yards by a Maryland QB in a single game.
- Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic produced four touchdown passes in his fourth start.
- Maryland’s defense remained a problem, allowing 30.9 points per game in conference play this season.
- Coach Michael Locksley acknowledged the season fell short of expectations and commitments to improve.
- The transfer portal opens January 2, and Maryland weighs roster retention and new additions for 2026.
- Maryland finished with eight straight Big Ten losses, the second-longest streak in the conference.
- The program plans to retain key players while seeking portal help to rebuild for 2026.
- Maryland will open 2026 with 279 days until kickoff and a focus on building the roster.
- The game showcased a high-scoring, back-and-forth contest despite overall season struggles for both teams.
- Locklsey’s staff faces evaluation as Maryland seeks to reverse a recent losing trend.
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