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Maryland Terrapins prepare for 2026 season with returning talent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:26 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Maryland Terrapins prepare for 2026 season with returning talent

Summary

The Maryland Terrapins are looking to bounce back from consecutive 4-8 seasons as they approach the 2026 college football season. With a schedule featuring Hampton, UConn, Virginia Tech, and UCLA in the initial weeks, there is cautious optimism surrounding the team's prospects for a bowl game. Key players include sophomore quarterback Malik Washington, who threw for 17 touchdowns last season, and junior linebacker Daniel Wingate, who led the team with 102 tackles. Maryland is working under new offensive coordinator Clint Trickett, who is expected to implement a spread attack that suits Washington's abilities. The team seeks to improve its performance on both sides of the ball, particularly through enhancements in their offensive and defensive lines.

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Key Details

•Maryland finished the last two seasons with 4-8 records.
•Malik Washington returns as a key offensive player with 17 touchdowns.
•New offensive coordinator Clint Trickett is implementing a new spread system.
•Daniel Wingate led the team in tackles last season with 102.
•Maryland opens the season against Hampton on September 2.

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What they're saying

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Ah, Maryland. Seemingly dependably mediocre Maryland. After three bowl seasons form 2021 through 2023, Maryland has reverted back to the mean, turtleing to back-to-back 4-8 seasons. College football analytics guru Dave Bartoo unloaded on him recently with an ugly truth. Phil Steele looked at Maryland with a lot of returning talent with an easier schedule […]
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