Virginia Tech scored two touchdowns in the first four minutes and cruised to a 55-6 win before 65,115 at Lane Stadium. Maryland's loss, its worst since 2000, eliminated the Terps (4-6, 2-5 ACC) from bowl contention and ensured their first losing season under Friedgen. "You won't see me around here for a whole long time if we do this a lot," Friedgen said. "They won't have to fire me. I'll quit."
The coaching staff is seemingly without answers after using several motivational tactics this season, most recently issuing rubber wristbands to players, which were inscribed with the mantra "Are you in or are you out? I'm in." Senior center Kyle Schmitt, asked if anyone has emotionally quit, said, "I hope not. You see some stuff here and there, but I hope not. I can't answer that for everyone."
Because of ineffectiveness, injury and a depleted roster, the Terps finished the game with their fourth-string quarterback, Sam Hollenbach. Hollenbach played well, completing 5 of 8 passes in the second half, albeit when the game was out of reach. While the game featured little suspense, the waning moments of the first half consisted of some intrigue. Virginia Tech led 38-3 and was setting up for a 34-yard field goal. The Hokies called a timeout, which prompted Friedgen to call consecutive timeouts. Kicker Brandon Pace made the attempt, all but erasing any doubt about the outcome.
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