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Malik Washington Praises Maryland’s Defense for ‘Holding It Down’ in Debut Win

Maryland didn’t need Malik Washington to be a star right away. The defense made sure of that. In Saturday’s 39–7 season-opening win over Florida Atlantic, the true freshman quarterback eventually settled in and made history with three touchdown passes.

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Maryland's Defense Has Historic Day In Victory Over Florida Atlantic

The Maryland Terrapins opened up the 2025 season with a stifling performance in their 39-7 victory over Florida Atlantic at SECU Stadium. The Terps' defense forced six total turnovers, all six were interceptions caused on two different Florida Atlantic quarterbacks, Caden Veltkamp (four) and Zach Gibson (two).

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 30

Maryland QB Malik Washington sets program record with impressive Week 1 performance

In his first career start for the Terrapins, true freshman quarterback Malik Washington delivered a historic performance. He completed 27 of 43 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns, setting multiple program records in the process.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 30

Maryland names true freshman Malik Washington as starting QB

After a heated battle during fall camp, the Maryland Terrapins have officially named true freshman Malik Washington as their starting quarterback ahead of Saturday's matchup against FAU.

Maryland Terrapins News / Yardbarker / August 25

Three notable teams trying to flip top Maryland commit Zion Elee

The Terps have 12 verbal pledges in their 2026 class, led by Elee, who committed to Maryland in December 2024.

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Frank Reich News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 24

Former Maryland quarterback made collegiate head coaching debut on Saturday

After a lengthy coaching stint in the NFL, including two head coaching gigs with the Indianapolis Colts (2018-2022) and Carolina Panthers (2023), former Maryland quarterback Frank Reich made his head coaching debut in College football yesterday evening for Stanford in their season opener at Hawaii.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 23

Maryland football awards scholarships to Eli Mason, Ricardo Cooper Jr., and Darius Grimes

The Maryland Terrapins football team celebrated a significant milestone today as three players—Eli Mason, Ricardo Cooper Jr., and Darius Grimes—were awarded scholarships.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 22

Elite Maryland recruit Darius Adams sidelined after recent surgery

The Maryland Terrapins basketball team has some tough news today that could affect the start of their season. Jeff Ermann of Inside Maryland Sports reported that a team source told him freshman guard Darius Adams had undergone hand surgery earlier this summer.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 20

Maryland edge rusher named to the 2025 Freshman All-America Team

Terps football and Sidney Stewart have been tied together for a while. Stewart received an offer from Maryland back in October 2023. Before officially visiting on June 21st, 2024, Stewart committed a little over a week later and signed in December of that year.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 19

Maryland's intense QB competition heats up for 2025 season

Excitement is building in College Park as the 2025 season approaches. The most significant story at the moment is the competition for the starting quarterback position for the Terrapins.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 18

Maryland officially offers rising guard Blaze Johnson

Assistant coach Aki Collins has made an official offer on behalf of Maryland basketball earlier this past week to Blaze Johnson, a familiar face out of the 2028 class.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 16

Maryland transfer George Turkson brings high energy to Terrapin Program

Maryland transfer power forward George Turkson Jr. made an exciting arrival in College Park alongside shooting guard Andrew Mills, small forward Solomon Washington, and center Pharrel Payne.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 16

Maryland offers 2027 4-star Center; Villanova & Georgetown also in pursuit

Buzz Williams and Maryland are always looking to the future and finding big men to augment their roster, and on Thursday they sent an offer to Class of 2027 four-star center Theo Edema from Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Mass., and the New England Basketball Club on the AAU circuit.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 15

ESPN projects Maryland's Bowl Game fate in 2025

ESPN's latest bowl projections have been released, highlighting an exciting matchup for the Maryland Terrapins. Analyst Kyle Bonagura predicts that the Terrapins will be heading to the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Friday, December 26, taking place at Ford Field in Detroit.

Buzz Williams News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 15

Terps' head coach Buzz Williams ranked as the 36th-best head coach in College Basketball

The College Basketball Report released its top-50 head coaches in College Basketball and had Terps' head coach Buzz Williams slotted at 36th, funny enough, behind the coach he succeeded in Villanova's Kevin Willard, who was on the sidelines at College Park from 2022 to 2025.

Taulia Tagovailoa News / Bleacher Report / August 14

Watch: Taulia Tagovailoa cooking for the Mass. Pirates (via @MassachusettsPirates)

Jalen Huskey News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 13

Maryland's Jalen Huskey named among nation's best safeties heading into 2025

The 2025 College Football season is less than two weeks away, and excitement is building around the country as every program enters the year with the highest expectations.

Maryland Terrapins News / EasySportz / August 13

2025 Maryland Terrapins Preview: Must Demonstrate Competitive Progress

A Make-or-Break Year for Mike Locksley After sputtering to a 4–8 finish in 2024, Maryland’s head coach enters his seventh season with the pressure mounting.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 13

ESPN Projects Maryland Five-Star Commit Zion Elee's Fit With Program

ESPN looked at every five-star recruit that made a verbal commitment and discussed how they landed at their school and how they would fit in at the school when they arrive on campus.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 12

Four-Star guard Darius Bivins is working on a visit with Maryland

Point guard Darius Bivins has six official visits planned within the next two months: Stanford: (Sep 18th) USF: (Oct 11th) Rutgers: (Oct 17th) VCU: (Oct 22nd) Harvard: (Oct 22nd) Houston: (Oct 31st) Texas Tech: (Nov 7th) Bivins is looking to add Maryland to the list of official visits.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 11

Maryland Football recruit Zion Elee headlines MaxPrep's Top 10 high school defensive linemen

Maryland Terrapin fans are excited for the arrival of Zion Elee, the standout athlete from St. Frances Academy. Recently named the top defensive lineman in MaxPrep's Top 10 list for the 2025 high school football season, this Baltimore native has garnered a well-deserved reputation as a five-star edge rusher.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 10