Maryland has not lost to a nonconference opponent since a 2019 setback at Temple, a streak that continued with last week’s 27-13 victory at Virginia.

After Maryland dispatched Virginia with a well-rounded second half, the Terrapins are on guard to not let that energy dissipate against Villanova.

Coming off its best half of the season, inconsistent Maryland hopes to build on the positive when it hosts Villanova on Saturday in College Park, Md. The Terrapins (2-1) are flying high after rallying in the second half to hand old Atlantic Coast Conference rival Virginia its first loss,