
Linebacker Shawn Petty got his chance under center after quarterbacks C.J. Brown, Perry Hills, Devin Burns and Caleb Rowe were sidelined by injuries. Maryland enters its season finale at North Carolina on Saturday having lost five straight. (Associated Press)

Linebacker Shawn Petty got his chance under center after quarterbacks C.J. Brown, Perry Hills, Devin Burns and Caleb Rowe were sidelined by injuries. Maryland enters its season finale at North Carolina on Saturday having lost five straight. (Associated Press)

Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe looks to pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe looks to pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

associated press Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe is tackled by Boston College linebacker Tim Joy on Saturday. Making his first start, Rowe completed 23 of 42 passes for 240 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions during Maryland’s 20-17 loss.

associated press Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe is tackled by Boston College linebacker Tim Joy on Saturday. Making his first start, Rowe completed 23 of 42 passes for 240 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions during Maryland’s 20-17 loss.

Boston College linebacker Tim Joy (33) tackles Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe (7) on a carry in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. Boston College won 20-17. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston College linebacker Tim Joy (33) tackles Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe (7) on a carry in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. Boston College won 20-17. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Maryland will now turn to sophomore Devin Burns or freshman Caleb Rowe at quarterback after Perry Hills (pictured) suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Saturday's loss to N.C. State. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)