Sam Hollenbach threw for 164 yards in his first college start and Maryland's defense redeemed itself with an impressive performance in a 13-7 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday. Hollenbach, who spent most of the season as the third quarterback on the depth chart, went 16-for-27 with no interceptions. The sophomore started ahead of the ineffective Joel Statham and injured second-stringer Jordan Steffy.
Hollenbach, a sophomore, directed an 11-play, 80-yard drive that produced the Terrapins' first touchdown in 10 quarters. Hollenbach went 3-for-4 for 40 yards before Josh Allen scored on a 13-yard run. Nick Novak kicked two field goals giving the Terps a 13-0 halftime lead, and it was the first time this season the Demon Deacons were held scoreless in the first half.
Wake Forest only score was setup when a Maryland player inadvertently kicked the ball on a punt return giving the Deacons the football at the Maryland 28 yard line. After scoring, Wake Forest (4-7, 1-7) still trailed 13-7 when Cory Randolph replaced starting quarterback Ben Mauk and drove the Demon Deacons to the Maryland 10 midway through the fourth quarter. But the drive ended when safety Chris Kelley forced a fumble at the 1 and the Terrapin Dominick Foxworth recovered with 8:25 remaining.
Despite the victory, Maryland (5-6, 3-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) finished with a losing record for the first time in four seasons under coach Ralph Friedgen. Allen gained 74 yards on 18 carries before tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee late in the half. Nick Novak finished his career with 393 points, most in ACC history and tied for fifth on the NCAA Division-I list.
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