Washington Sits as Maryland Faces Wisconsin

Maryland turned to a new starter at quarterback for its matchup with Wisconsin after deciding Malik Washington would not begin the game. The sophomore has passed for 2,058 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions during the season. He completed pregame work wearing a brace on his left knee before the final call was made to hold him out.

Recent Production With Protection

Washington appeared in the prior outing with the same left-knee brace. He completed 13 of 18 passes for 253 yards and one interception while adding eight carries for 32 yards.

First Start for Williams

Cardell Williams received his initial start for Maryland. The redshirt senior transfer from Sacramento State had appeared in three games previously, completing six of seven passes for 63 yards and one touchdown.