Unbeaten No. 17 Minnesota aims to avoid letdown vs. Maryland

Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) and defensive back Jordan Howden (23) celebrate after Winfield intercepts the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)

Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2), wide receiver Demetrius Douglas (82), and wide receiver Tyler Johnson (6) congratulate running back Rodney Smith (1) on his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Mike Locksley gestures during the first half of an NCAA football game against Indiana in College Park, Md. In his first year at Maryland, Locksley has formed a close rapport with his players. Although the Terrapins (3-4, 1-3) have dropped four of five and appeared destined for a fourth consecutive losing season, no one has asked for a redshirt. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Maryland running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (5) runs against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)