O’Brien throws for 2 TDs, leads Maryland to 42-28 victory over winless Florida International

Maryland defeats Florida International 42-28

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Redshirt freshman Danny O’Brien threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns in his first college start, and Maryland got an 85-yard punt return from Tony Logan in a 42-28 victory over winless Florida International on Saturday.

Da’Rel Scott ran for 103 yards and two touchdowns for the Terrapins (3-1), who have already exceeded their win total of last year. Torrey Smith had eight catches for 159 yards and a score.

Wes Carroll went 35 for 58 for 355 yards for Florida International (0-3). He threw two TD passes but was intercepted twice.

After the Golden Panthers got within a touchdown with 4:16 left, Maryland’s Davin Meggett ran for a 76-yard touchdown on the next play from scrimmage to clinch the victory.

O’Brien completed 18 of 27 passes as a surprise replacement for sore-armed junior Jamarr Robinson.