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

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Part of Rutgers’ success against Minnesota (a 26-19 victory for the Scarlet Knights) came down to health – especially linebacker Tyreem Powell, who had eight tackles and forced the fumble that propelled the Scarlet Knights to the win.

Rutgers football will be looking to win its sixth game when it plays Maryland today at SECU Stadium in College Park. Here's how to watch.

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The Scarlet Knights sealed the win with a safety and then a 22-yard field goal by Jai Patel. Minnesota carried a four-game winning streak to Piscataway. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano earlier in the week called the Golden Gophers of the "hottest teams" in college football.

Maryland football needs two wins in its final three games to become bowl eligible. In all likelihood, its best chance to get one comes Saturday against Rutgers at SECU Stadium. Rutgers has lost four of its last five games and hasn’t looked like the same team late in the season.