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With a 37-44 record and no Big Ten victories, Maryland football enters a critical year where seven wins could secure bowl eligibility and alter the future of coach Michael Locksley.
Dontay Joyner’s comeback after probation and strong performances from Maryland’s volleyball, lacrosse, soccer and baseball squads highlight a season of renewal for the Terrapins.
The Paynther family in southwest Canton, Ohio, celebrated the keys to a newly constructed home made possible by a unique alliance of nonprofit, corporate and sports hall of fame partners.
Maryland football's new Terp Tank fan zone blends merchandise, drink perks and interactive activations to energize supporters and reverse declining ticket revenue.
The University of Maryland football program enters the 2026 campaign with a deep returning core, a revamped offensive scheme, and a defense poised to build on recent successes.
At the annual Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Maryland head coach Michael Locksley outlined his team's aspirations, highlighted emerging leaders, and reflected on the program’s recent challenges.
Maryland football will appear at Big Ten Media Days ahead of the 2026 season, with head coach Mike Locksley and a roster of returning and new talent poised to address the media and outline plans for a program seeking to break a cycle of consecutive 4‑8 seasons.
Despite being overlooked in preseason analyses, Maryland’s basketball team returns with five ranked players, including a fifth‑year center and a highly touted freshman, setting the stage for a potentially transformative season.
Pharrel Payne, Maryland's former leading scorer, has been granted a medical hardship waiver and will return for the upcoming season, adding experience to a roster reshaped by transfers and freshmen.
Pharrel Payne will suit up for Maryland again in 2026‑27, bringing 17.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while the program welcomes new football recruits and a baseball prospect’s draft combine invitation.
Pharrel Payne will return to the Maryland Terrapins for the 2026‑27 season, bringing back a proven scorer and rebounder as the program navigates significant changes.
After a medical redshirt and a season lost to injury, Pharrel Payne is set to rejoin the Maryland Terrapins, bringing hope of an NCAA Tournament berth and a revitalized roster under Coach Buzz Williams.
Despite lingering fiscal gaps and on‑field setbacks, the two public universities are betting on leadership changes, merged business operations and fan‑centric upgrades to secure a sustainable future.
Maryland will face Tennessee in the first round of the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas on Nov. 24. The teams have a history of five meetings, with Tennessee holding a 3‑2 edge, including a 56‑53 win in Brooklyn in December 2022. Former Maryland player Ja’Kobi Gillespie and recruit Bishop Boswell add personal connections, while Maryland head coach Buzz Williams prepares his squad for potential matchups against San Diego State or Iowa State. The tournament semifinals are scheduled for Black Friday, with the finals on Nov. 28.
Maryland’s football program faces a pivotal year after back-to-back 4-8 seasons, with athletic director Jim Smith publicly endorsing head coach Mike Locksley and the team pinning its hopes on the development of freshman quarterback Malik Washington and a revamped offense led by coordinator Clint Trickett.
Despite ranking 24th nationally in attendance, the Maryland Terrapins are struggling to keep fans coming, with a 74.5% arena fill rate and a history of losing records.