Wisconsin Badgers
2-2 , 0-1
Maryland
4-0 , 1-0
Badgers fall at home to Terps, 27-10
September 20, 2025 | Football
UW drops conference opener to Maryland
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin football team opened Big Ten Conference play with a 27-10 setback to Maryland on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
The Terrapins (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) scored first thanks to a 1-yard TD run by QB Malik Washington. Maryland tacked on another score early in the second quarter on a 9-yard touchdown pass to receiver Shaleak Knotts, before making two field goals to take a 20-0 lead into half.
The Badgers (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) got on the board in the third quarter thanks to a 33-yard kick from Nathanial Vakos following an 8-play 31-yard drive. The drive was set up by a Tyrell Henry 35-yard punt return that put UW in great field position.
Trech Kekahuna led the Badger offense with 5 catches for 77 yards, including a 45-yard reception in the first quarter.
Christian Alliegro was a standout on defense with 7 tackles, including 5 solo stops.
Maryland outgained Wisconsin 323-296.
After a bye week, Wisconsin hits the road to take on No. 21 Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Team Stats
MAR 7, WIS 0
MAR - Washington,Malik 1 yd run (O'Haire,Sean kick), 2 plays, 4 yards, TOP 00:33
MAR 14, WIS 0
MAR - Knotts,Shaleak 9 yd pass from Washington,Malik (O'Haire,Sean kick) 5 plays, 28 yards, TOP 01:24
MAR 17, WIS 0
MAR - O'Haire,Sean 49 yd field goal 8 plays, 39 yards, TOP 02:46
MAR 20, WIS 0
MAR - O'Haire,Sean 26 yd field goal 5 plays, 57 yards, TOP 00:25
MAR 20, WIS 3
WIS - Vakos,Nathanial 33 yd field goal 8 plays, 31 yards, TOP 03:23
MAR 27, WIS 3
MAR - Knotts,Shaleak 62 yd pass from Washington,Malik (O'Haire,Sean kick) 6 plays, 99 yards, TOP 03:22
MAR 27, WIS 10
WIS - Mason,Lance 13 yd pass from Simmons,Hunter (Vakos,Nathanial kick) 10 plays, 80 yards, TOP 02:44
