Mike Locksley is proud of his team’s effort in the Week 12 home loss to Ohio State

Mike Locksley was close to getting a key home win for his Maryland Terrapins as they hosted No. 2 Ohio State in Week 12.

Maryland took Ohio State to the final minute of the game as the Terrapins looked to for a game-winning drive. Ohio State’s defense, however, ed for a strip sack and touchdown to put the nail in the coffin for Maryland to make the score 43-30.

After the loss, coach Locksley was happy with his team’s effort to contend and battle with No. 2 Ohio State:

“I’m proud of the guys in that locker room. We went blow-for-blow with the team that I consider to be one of the best in the country.”

"I'm proud of the guys in that locker room," Locksley said. "We went blow-for-blow with the team that I consider to be one of the best in the country.'

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Maryland accumulated 402 total yards on offense, which is one more than what Ohio State ed for. Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa completed 26-of-36 es for 293 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The defense of Maryland did a nice job containing Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud but had problems with running back Dallan Hayden, who rushed for 146 yards and 3 touchdowns on 27 carries.