Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg is brought down for no gain by Maryland defensive lineman Andre Monroe. Hackenberg was sacked five times during the Terrapins' 20-19 win over the Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Penn State's Akeel Lynch runs the ball during Penn State's 20-19 loss to Maryland at Beaver Stadium. Lynch gained 51 yards on 21 carries for a Nittany Lions' ground attack that netted 42 yards on 41 total carries. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Penn State's Jesse James breaks a tackle attempt by Maryland's William Likely on a 20-yard catch and run in the first quarter of Penn State's 20-19 loss to Maryland at Beaver Stadium. Lions quarterback Christian Hackenberg was picked on the next play after a miscommunication with receiver DaeSean Hamilton. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Penn State receiver DaeSean Hamilton (5) attempts to tackle William Likely, who picked off a pass intended for Hamilton in the first quarter. Hamilton had run the wrong route, according to Penn State coach James Franklin. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown is sacked by defensive end Deion Barnes in the first quarter of Penn State's 20-19 loss to the Terrapins at Beaver Stadium. Barnes led a Nittany Lions pass rush that recorded six sacks with two quarterback takedowns. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Maryland defensive back William Likely (4) prevents Penn State receiver Saeed Blacknall (13) from pulling in a long pass attempt from Christian Hackenberg. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Christian Hackenberg passes during the Nittany Lions' 20-19 loss to Maryland at Beaver Stadium. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Defensive tackle Anthony Zettel attempts to recover a fumble by Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown late in the second quarter. He was unable to scoop up the ball, which ended up in the hands of Terrapins offensive lineman Ryan Doyle at Maryland's 9-yard line. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Penn State's DaeSean Hamilton hauls in a pass for a nine-yard gain to convert a third down late in the second quarter. The play led to a 46-yard field goal by Sam Ficken, who converted four field goals -- including two from 47 and 48 yards out -- in Penn State's 20-19 loss to Maryland at Beaver Stadium. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Penn State's Jesse James, center, celebrates his third-quarter score on an 8-yard reception with Akeel Lynch, left, and DaeSean Hamilton, right. The touchdown by James gave Penn State a 16-7 lead; it was the only touchdown scored by the Nittany Lions during their 20-19 loss to Maryland at Beaver Stadium. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Penn State safety Marcus Allen leaps to avoid a Maryland receiver after a C.J. Brown pass fell incomplete into double coverage by Allen and Adrian Amos (4). / Photo by Bobby Chen

Penn State true freshman safety Marcus Allen sacks Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown to force a Maryland punt, down 19-17 with 3:22 to play. Allen led the Nittany Lions with 11 tackles in his second start in place of senior Ryan Keiser, who suffered a season-ending injury in practice prior to the Nittany Lions' loss to Ohio State last week. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Penn State's Marcus Allen (2) celebrates a fourth-quarter sack that forced a Maryland punt, down 19-17 with 3:22 to play. Allen led the Nittany Lions with 11 tackles in his second start in place of senior Ryan Keiser, who suffered a season-ending injury in practice prior to the Nittany Lions' loss to Ohio State last week. / Photo by Bobby Chen