Michigan's quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who had a streak of 158 consecutive pass attempts without an interception, threw his first interception since Week 3 against Bowling Green. The interception occurred late in the first half against Maryland, where he attempted to force a pass to Colston Loveland, resulting in an interception by Jaishawn Barham. Despite some rough decision-making, McCarthy's performance includes 12-of-20 completions for 141 yards and 1 interception. Michigan leads Maryland 23-10 at halftime.
J.J. McCarthy so far: 12-of-20, 141 yards, 1 INT.
J.J. McCarthy sack derails the Michigan drive. Maryland will get the ball back with a chance to take the lead.
Michigan's J.J. McCarthy had 158 consecutive pass attempts without an interception before being picked off late in the first half. He had no INTs since three against Bowling Green in Week 3 (H/T @ESPNStatsInfo).
Some rough decision making from J.J. McCarthy today. He's thrown at least three passes that could have — and maybe should have – been picked off. The latest one was snared by Jaishawn Barham at the goal line to stop Michigan from scoring before the break. Wolverines lead 23-10.
J.J. McCarthy hadn't thrown an interceptions since Week 3 vs. Bowling Green. That count has been reset. Simply tried to force a ball to Colston Loveland over the middle and it's intercepted by Jaishawn Barham with 18 seconds to play in Q2. Half: Michigan 23, Maryland 10
Michigan was threatening again, but J.J. McCarthy throws his first interception since the Bowling Green game.