The Maryland football program has trudged through a deflating two weeks, with a pair of losses zapping enthusiasm out of this season, and the Terrapins have a history of lopsided letdowns against the best teams in the Big Ten. Yet here they were deep into a tight contest against No. 2 Ohio State, often the standard-bearer of the conference, with a chance. © Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post Ohio State running back Dallan Hayden (5) had to fight for every yard against defensive lineman Henry Chibueze (92) and the Maryland defense during Saturday’s game. The Buckeyes won 43-30. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) The Terps needed to drive nearly the entire length of the field and had just 36 seconds and no timeouts. But a six-point deficit was all that stood between them and a monumental upset. In a blink, that rare glimmer of hope faded into a familiar result. The ball…
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