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Where Maryland Football ranks in latest 2026 Big Ten recruiting rankings

After signing a top 10 recruiting class within the Big Ten conference for the 2025 cycle, head coach Mike Locksley is looking to continue that success in 2026.

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Maryland lands LSU transfer, former Top 100 prospect

Maryland baseball has added its fourth transfer of the offseason this week, this time LSU's Ryan Costello. Rated as the No. 2 first baseman in the country as a recruit, he appeared in 15 games for the Tigers as a true freshman.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 13

Maryland football makes final three for explosive WR

After landing a top-25 class in the 2025 recruiting cycle, Maryland football has just six commitments and ranked No. 58 in the '26 cycle. But with official visit season taking place, the Terrapins have a chance to ride the wave and catch some commitments.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 13

4-star edge rusher spurns Maryland football, commits to Big 12 school

It was a tough blow to Maryland football and its 2025 recruiting class. The Terrapins appeared to be in pole position to land four-star edge rusher Alhassan Iddrissu, but he changed course.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 12

Maryland Football: Phil Steele projects true freshman Malik Washington as starting QB

Phil Steele's 2025 College Football preview is out, and he's made a bold prediction for the Maryland Terrapins. When looking at the QB situation in College Park, Steele thinks that it will be true freshman Malik Washington who wins the battle and starts this fall.

Derik Queen News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 12

ESPN analyst calls Maryland big Derik Queen 'most skilled big man' in the 2025 NBA Draft

After an outstanding freshman season, Maryland center Derik Queen will hear his name called in Round 1 of the NBA Draft. But when is the question. Some analysts see Queen tumbling in the draft following his poor NBA Combine performance.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 11

Kevin Willard knows that Maryland fans hate him

On Monday, The Baltimore Sun published a story that provided incredible insight into Kevin Willard's tenure at Maryland, along with his messy exit following the NCAA Tournament.

Buzz Williams News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 11

Maryland Basketball: 2 Terrapin transfers make ESPN's Top 100

Facing a complete rebuild from last season, head coach Buzz Williams needed to hit the transfer portal hard to build his Maryland roster. He ended up bringing in 9 players from the portal, including 4 players who followed him from Texas A&M to College Park.

Shawne Merriman News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 11

Son of famous Maryland football star has impressive offer list early in the process

Getting legacy recruits are a big deal in college football, especially when the father was as good as linebacker Shawne Merriman. The former Terrapin played for Maryland from 2002-2004 (back when it was in the ACC) and became an All-ACC member in '04.

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Maryland Football commit sticks with Terps despite offers from Michigan and Penn State

Earlier this week, three-star linebacker Kaden Carter announced that he was shutting down his recruitment and sticking with the Terrapins. He committed to Maryland back in April and, despite having offers from other top programs like Ole Miss, Tennessee, Michigan, and Penn State, Carter says he's proud to call himself a Terp.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 10

Scott Van Pelt reveals his 'sleeper' for Maryland basketball next season

Maryland basketall had a fearsome three last season at the perimeter with guards Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Rodney Rice, and Selton Miguel. Both Gillespie and Rice transferred away following Kevin Willard leaving for Villanova, while Miguel ran out of eligibility.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 10

Maryland Basketball: Dispute arises over Ja'Kobi Gillespie's unpaid $100,000 NIL claim

On Monday, The Baltimore Sun reported that former Maryland Terrapin Ja'Kobi Gillespie was taking a Maryland NIL collective to court for refusing to pay on a previous agreement.

Maryland Terrapins News / Big Ten Network / June 9

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Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 9

'He was unhappy': New report provides incredible insight into Kevin Willard's departure from Maryland

On Monday, a new report from The Baltimore Sun provided what is perhaps the greatest insight into Kevin Willard's departure from Maryland. The report by Taylor Lyons goes into detail about how Willard was unhappy with the lack of resources at Maryland early on, and how that frustration remained a constant factor during his tenure in College Park.

Scott Van Pelt News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 9

Scott Van Pelt is bullish on one Maryland basketball player in particular: 'He's the guy'

After Kevin Willard left for Villanova, Maryland basketball hired Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams who was tasked with finding a brand new roster. Every Terrapin player who went to the Sweet 16 left, and with Williams heading to College Park, he brought a few of his players with him.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 9

Report: Ja'Kobi Gillespie is taking Maryland NIL collective to court for refusing to pay

According to a report by Taylor Lyons of The Baltimore Sun, former Terrapin Ja'Kobi Gillespie is taking a Maryland NIL collective to court for refusing to pay.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 9

A top Maryland football target sets commitment date shortly after visiting College Park

Maryland football has been hosting recruits on official visits in the last couple of weekends. Mike Locksley hopes his program has done enough to secure some commitments soon -- the Terrapins currently have six commits in the 2026 class.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 9

Maryland Basketball: Details released for Terrapins matchup with old ACC rival

According to college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Maryland will hit the road to Charlottesville for a clash with Virginia on December 20th. The four-game series between the two programs was announced last year and is the longest played series in Maryland men's basketball history.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 8