What To Watch For Against Rutgers

Here are the key areas to watch when Maryland hosts Rutgers Oct. 17:

Can Maryland’s Passing Game Exploit Rutgers’ Secondary?

Maryland’s starting quarterback Malik Washington hasn’t had a positive outing since Big Ten play began. In three league games, the sophomore is completing just 49.5 percent of his passes for a meager 153 yards per game, to go along with one touchdown pass against six interceptions.