Maryland Holds Off No. 25 NC State in Duke’s Mayo Bowl

Head coach Mike Locksley of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates with his team after defeating the North Carolina State Wolfpack 16–12 during the Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Dec. 30, 2022. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Taulia Tagovailoa threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Octavian Smith, Chad Ryland kicked three field goals and Maryland outlasted No. 25 North Carolina State 16–12 to win the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday.

Tagovailoa finished 19 of 37 for 221 yards with two interceptions. Roman Hemby ran for 65 yards rushing on 24 carries for Maryland (8–5), which won its second straight bowl game.