US EditionYes, Malik Washington was the starter at QB for Maryland. Then the freshman showed why
Freshman Malik Washington set Maryland records with 27 completions and 258 passing yards in debut, while defense forced six interceptions to secure dominant season start.
- Freshman quarterback Malik Washington started and led Maryland to a 39-7 season-opening win against Florida Atlantic on August 30, 2025, at SECU Stadium in College Park.
- Washington earned the starting role after a competitive offseason and coaches trusted him to give the team the best chance to win and score points.
- Washington completed 27 of 43 passes for 258 yards, threw three second-quarter touchdown passes, and showed few signs of nerves while Maryland's defense contributed multiple turnovers.
- The victory marked Maryland's 16th consecutive nonconference win, highlighting Washington's strong debut as the first true freshman starter since Kasim Hill in 2017.
- Coach Locksley expressed pride in the team's progress but acknowledged there is still work to be done, while Washington remarked that securing a win in the opening game provides a positive foundation to build upon moving forward.
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Yes, Malik Washington was the starter at QB for Maryland. Then the freshman showed why
Maryland freshman Malik Washington has made a strong debut, throwing for 258 yards and three touchdowns in a 39-7 win over Florida Atlantic.
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Joe Beninati does play-by-play for Maryland Terrapins’ season-opening win over Florida Atlantic, Malik Washington’s NCAA debut
For Washington Capitals fans, a familiar voice called the University of Maryland’s dominant 39-7 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday. Monumental Sports Network’s Joe Beninati jumped into the Big Ten Network booth and gave play-by-play of the Terrapins’ 2025 college football season opener at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Not only was it UMD’s first game of the year, but it also marked Malik Washington’s highly-anticipated NCAA debu…
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