Maryland defense ranks sixth nationally after holding Hampton to 85 total yards

The Maryland defense achieved the sixth-highest grade among all Division I programs following a 62-0 win over Hampton. Pro Football Focus credited the unit for limiting Hampton to 85 total yards and ranked the Terps defensive line as the eighth-best in the country. DD Holmes earned the fourth-highest individual defender grade of the week after recording two sacks during nine snaps of action. Maryland now shifts its focus to a road matchup against UConn scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at an upcoming date. In other athletics, the Maryland men's soccer team secured a 3-2 victory over Georgetown, while the volleyball team defeated George Mason in straight sets. Former Maryland baseball player Luke Shliger continues to maintain a.400 batting average with the Erie SeaWolves in the AA level.

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