Maryland football seeks improvement after disappointing 2025 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Maryland football heads into the 2026 season after finishing 2025 with a record of 4-8, including a troubling eight-game losing streak. Coach Mike Locksley retains his position, focusing on player development and bolstering the NIL budget to attract talent. Quarterback Malik Washington enters his sophomore season after breaking Maryland's freshman passing record. The Terrapins will face Penn State on November 28, continuing a historical rivalry where they have struggled recently.
- •Maryland finished 2025 with a 4-8 record and no bowl game appearance.
- •Mike Locksley remains head coach, entering his ninth season.
- •Quarterback Malik Washington set a freshman record with 2,963 passing yards in 2025.
- •Defensive leader Daniel Wingate returns for the 2026 season.
- •Maryland will face Penn State in the regular season finale on November 28.
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