Maryland opens with 62‑0 rout of Hampton behind Malik Washington

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — Malik Washington threw for 186 yards and accounted for a touchdown to lead Maryland to a 62-0 season-opening victory over Hampton on Saturday at SECU Stadium.

Maryland led 17-0 after the first quarter and 34-0 by halftime. The Terrapins outscored the Pirates 28-0 in the second half.

Washington completed 19 of 31 passes for 186 yards and a touchdown. Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding caught six passes for 57 yards, returned two punts for 34 yards and scored on a 10-yard pass. Cardell Williams completed 4 of 5 passes for 60 yards and rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown. Harry Dalton III added 39 rushing yards on seven carries with a touchdown, while Chris Durr Jr. gained 44 receiving yards and ran for 30.

Maryland’s defense recorded three interceptions, two by Messiah Delhomme, and finished with multiple sacks, including two each from DD Holmes and Eyan Thomas. Sean O’Haire made field goals of 26 and 36 yards and added extra points. The Terrapins improved to 1-0. Hampton, which fell to 1-1, was shut out.