The Terps were crippled by dropped passes, penalties and questionable decisions that contributed to a 31-17 loss to Rutgers.

Rutgers football earned bowl eligibility after beating Maryland, something that seemed highly unlikely just a few short weeks ago.

Maryland football’s season has been defined by terrible losses, and Saturday marked another one. The Terps welcomed Rutgers to College Park but fell flat on their face, losing 31-17. Here are three takeaways from the game.