"For Washington Capitals fans, a familiar voice called the University of Maryland's dominant 39-7 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday. Monumental Sports Network's Joe Beninati jumped into the Big Ten Network booth and gave play-by-play of the Terrapins' 2025 college football season opener at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Not only was it UMD's first game of the year, but it also marked Malik Washington's highly-anticipated NCAA debut."
"The freshman quarterback seemed to have nerves early - completing only three of his first 11 passes - before heaving three second quarter touchdowns and turning the game into a blowout. Washington finished the day 27 of 43 for 258 yards and watched from the sidelines as second stringers took the field in the fourth quarter. Some of Beninati's best calls came during Washington's biggest plays."
"The QB's first career touchdown pass went to Shaleak Knotts, a perfectly-placed 29-yard toss. "Five receivers in the pattern," Beninati began. "Malik Washington heaves one... wide-open! Touchdown! Shaleak Knotts, all alone." Shortly after, Washington sent a 29-yard pass to wide receiver Kaleb Webb, making the score 26-7. "Deep shot looking for Webb, twisting... he's got it!" Beninati exclaimed. Other memorable Beninati calls came on a Maryland safety and an "endzone waltz," a pick-six, for Daniel Wingate."
Joe Beninati provided play-by-play as Maryland opened the 2025 season with a 39-7 win over Florida Atlantic at Capital One Field. Freshman quarterback Malik Washington began slowly, completing only three of his first 11 passes, then erupted with three second-quarter touchdown passes to create a decisive lead. Washington completed 27 of 43 passes for 258 yards before backups played in the fourth quarter. Beninati delivered notable calls on Washington's first career touchdown to Shaleak Knotts, a 29-yard touchdown to Kaleb Webb, a Maryland safety, and Daniel Wingate's pick-six. The victory extended Maryland's nonconference win streak to 16 games.
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