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- ↑ "Texas 42, Maryland 0 | Recaps – Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl | December 31, 2021 | el Paso, Texas".
- ↑ "Bowl Recaps - Maryland Terrapins Athletics - University of Maryland Terps Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
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