Looks like an old rivalry has been reignited in the BIG10 after a 21 year cease-fire. In today's match-up between the Maryland Terrapins (5-3) and the Penn State Nittany Lions (4-3), a pregame scuffle broke out between the two teams, which can be seen in the GIF below,
After which, the Maryland captains refused to shake hands with the captains of Penn State prior to kickoff, drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty
It all resulted in a solid defensive showdown that culminated in a 20-19 victory by the Terrapins in the closing minutes of the game. Maryland rises to 6-3 and is now bowl-eligible heading into their BYE week, while the Nittany Lions fall to 4-4 and look to stop the bleeding next week against Indiana.
This marks the second time in 38 games that Penn State has fallen to Maryland. (35-2-1)
After 21 years, the animosity that these two schools have toward each other has not wavered.