The Wisconsin Badgers suffered a setback in their Week 4 matchup against the Maryland Terrapins, largely due to disastrous special teams play. The first quarter proved particularly damaging for the Badgers, as their special teams unit gifted Maryland prime field position on multiple occasions.
First, kicker Nathanial Vakos's 38-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Maryland's Zahir Mathis. While the Terrapins failed to capitalize on this initial opportunity, the blocked kick foreshadowed the team's struggles.
The second special teams blunder proved far more costly. A punt by Atticus Bertrams near midfield was blocked, rolling backwards to the Wisconsin 28-yard line. This gave Maryland excellent field position, leading to a touchdown just five plays later and a commanding 14-0 lead early in the second quarter. The impact of these special teams errors significantly hampered Wisconsin's ability to compete, highlighting the crucial role of special teams in determining the outcome of a college football game. The Badgers will undoubtedly need to address these issues before their next encounter.
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Originally published at: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-scores-live-updates-schedule-week-4-ncaa-top-25-games-today/live/
