Unbeaten Maryland wallops Purdue 50-7 in Big Ten opener

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland stepped into Big Ten play with a dominant performance that showcased its balance and depth. Ty Johnson ran for 204 yards on seven carries, and the unbeaten Terrapins breezed past Purdue 50-7 Saturday to provide DJ Durkin a satisfying victory in his first conference game as a college head coach. The Terrapins (4-0, 1-0) scored four touchdowns and amassed 293 yards in taking a 29-0 halftime lead. Maryland finished with 400 yards rushing and outgained the Boilermakers 496-205 overall. "It's hard to stop, tough to defend," Durkin said of coordinator Walt Bell's no-huddle offense , which has scored a school record 173 points over its first four games. Purdue (2-2, 0-1) had no answer. "They came out and made plays we weren't able to stop," defensive tackle Jake Replogle said.