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Takeaways from Maryland football’s season-opening 62-0 rout of Hampton
Maryland football dismantled Hampton, 62-0, to start off its 2026 campaign, extending the nation’s longest active nonconference win streak to 19 games The Terps recorded 646 total yards — the program’s most since 2020 — and backed it up with a dominant defensive display. After taking a 41-point lead in the third quarter, Maryland gave […]
Maryland football romps over Hampton in 62-0 season-opening win
The inaugural game of one of Maryland football’s most pivotal seasons in the last decade showed fans an unfamiliar brand of football. The Terps came into this season needing desperate help in the run game, and after a 94-yard touchdown run by DeJuan Williams – the second-longest in program history – on his very first […]
Maryland vs. Hampton game thread: Live updates, highlights
Maryland begins its season taking on Hampton tonight in College Park. We have your complete preview on what to expect for tonight’s action, plus the Testudo Times staff breaks down this season’s predictions. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET and the game will be broadcasted on Big Ten Network. Follow along with us and […]
No. 2 Maryland men’s soccer narrowly escapes upset threat, edges out Delaware, 4-3
After No. 2 Maryland men’s soccer put together its most successful half of offense of the young season, defensive miscues plagued its second half. Following a late goal by freshman Mason Booz, Delaware thought it had completed the dream comeback against the Terps. The Blue Hens’ Frederik Flaskager beat Laurin Mack one-on-one and scored the […]
No. 13 Maryland field hockey downs Boston College, 2-0, to open the Big Ten/ACC Challenge
At the 9:12 mark of the second quarter, No. 13 Maryland field hockey had its second penalty corner of the game. Babs van Hest handled the insert and set up the ball for Feliz Kuhne, who buried a shot past Boston College goalkeeper Charlotte Kramer for the Terps’ second goal off a penalty corner in […]
Predictions for Maryland football’s 2026 season: Top players, bold takes and more
To the excitement of many and to the chagrin of others, Testudo Times has almost run out of Maryland football preseason content. We’ve looked through the nine position groups, recapped season-opening press conferences and previewed the Terps’ first opponents of the season. But as is custom, we’ll give the lemon one last squeeze for some […]
MM 9.4: Brenda Frese induction into Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame set for Oct. 16
By Cristian Perez Brenda Frese, the current Maryland women’s basketball head coach, will be securing her spot in the Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame. The University of Maryland athletics department announced her induction for Oct. 16. Frese has coached women’s basketball for the Terps since 2002, acquiring one national championship for Maryland during the 2006 […]
Maryland women’s soccer drops second straight game with 2-0 loss to Old Dominion
Maryland women’s soccer trailed Old Dominion by one goal at halftime, but seemingly all the momentum had been with the Terps. However, Maryland’s full control to close the first half quickly dissipated out of the break. In the 51st minute, Hannah Morgan connected on a cross and put her shot past goalie Faith Luckey to […]
Maryland football vs. Hampton preview
The most important season in head coach Mike Locksley’s Maryland tenure has arrived. The stakes are clear: with two years remaining on a contract, Locksley needs to succeed. If the Terps finish the season with a winning record and compete in a bowl game, there’s a good chance he gets rewarded with an extension. If […]
MM 9.3: Dontay Joyner rejoins Maryland football days before season opener
In a surprising turn of events, defensive back Dontay Joyner is back with Maryland football. The move comes nearly a month after head coach Michael Locksley and Joyner decided to mutually part ways. Joyner, who was sentenced to three years of probation after harassment and telephone misuse charges, was given the chance to speak to […]
Maryland volleyball overcomes Arkansas, 3-1
Fresh off of opening-night losses, Maryland women’s volleyball and Arkansas stepped onto Vanderbilt’s Memorial gym looking for a quick turnaround on the second day of the SEC/Big Ten Challenge. In a relentless, back-and-forth battle, the Terps prevailed with a 3-1 win. Both teams treated Wednesday’s match as a fresh opportunity to prove themselves. From the […]
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Terps in the NFL: Roster cuts
By Adam Cooke With the NFL season rapidly approaching, professional football will boast red and yellow from coast to coast. 23 former Terps are officially set to suit up for the 2026 regular season, which kicks off next week. From all-time greats to recent graduates, here is where you can find the location of all […]
MM 9.2: Maryland athletics holds fall sports media day
With all fall sports seasons now up and running, Maryland hosted its fall media day in Tyser Tower, where coaches and student-athletes from the football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, cross country and wrestling teams met with reporters to discuss the upcoming season. The primary televised event was Maryland football’s press conference, which began with remarks […]
Maryland volleyball falls to Vanderbilt in straight sets
Maryland volleyball got off to a strong start against Howard in their first game of the season and looked to continue that success in Nashville Tuesday night vs Vanderbilt. Unfortunately, the Terps couldn’t meet the power that the Commodores brought out early as Maryland struggled to keep up. In the first-ever matchup between the two […]
Get the best of Testudo Times on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Testudo Times. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Terps. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of the […]
Maryland football’s special teams are poised for another strong season
Well, folks, it’s September. Over the last few weeks, we’ve looked at Maryland football’s quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive line, defensive line, linebacker and secondary corps. With kickoff less than a week away, we’re wrapping up our preview series with a look at the Terps’ special teams. A year ago, this column […]
MM 9.1: Laurin Mack records 13th career clean sheet
In his third season between the posts, No. 4 Maryland men’s soccer goalkeeper Laurin Mack has kept pace with the best netminders in the Big Ten. Mack recorded his 13th shutout in his time at Maryland in Saturday’s match against No. 9 High Point. The junior’s six-save performance Saturday was a saving grace for the […]
Maryland football’s secondary must pick up the pieces after notable offseason departures
With Maryland football’s season opener inching ever closer, we now examine head coach Mike Locksley’s secondary unit. Testudo Times has previously covered the quarterback, running back, wideout, tight ends, offensive line, defensive line and linebacker corps. While Maryland football ranked sixth nationally with 19 interceptions in 2025, the Terps’ secondary lost just over 31% of […]
MM 8.31: Former Maryland women’s basketball guard Shyanne Sellers signs contract with Los Angeles Sparks
While Shyanne Sellers was selected 17th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, the Maryland women’s basketball guard has yet to make her professional debut. But after starring in the Israeli Women’s Basketball Premier League this season, she will have a shot to log her first career WNBA minutes. Sellers received a Player Development contract with […]
Francisca Eschoyez scores twice to carry No. 13 Maryland field hockey over Temple, 3-1
After applying the pressure for the majority of Sunday’s matinee with Temple, No. 13 Maryland field hockey was facing it as the fourth quarter started. The Terps were clinging to a 2-1 lead and were desperate for a tally. Fortunately for Maryland, junior midfielder Francisca Eschoyez answered the call by netting her second goal of […]
Late-game heroics push No. 4 Maryland men’s soccer over No. 9 High Point, 1-0, in the final minutes
A major part of No. 4 Maryland men’s soccer’s regular season success last season was their ability to win with a variety of play styles against stout opponents. The Terps went 5-0 against ranked opponents in 2025 and looked to replicate that success Saturday night against No. 9 High Point. After a grueling 80 minutes, […]
Maryland volleyball takes down Howard, 3-0, in season opener
It wasn’t always smooth sailing, but Maryland women’s volleyball got it done in its season opener. Despite brief charges from Howard, the Terps rarely wavered and cruise to a three-set victory in the nation’s capital. Howard set the tone early and took the lead for most of the tightly-contested first set. Alexys James sparked the […]
New Terps power No. 13 Maryland field hockey to 3-0 victory over Drexel
Maryland field hockey doesn’t lose the season opener. In fact, it hasn’t happened since 1996. The No. 13-ranked Terps made sure that streak continued on Friday as they cruised past Drexel in the first game of the Conference Cup, 3-0. “I think we were a little bit anxious at the beginning. I think our skills […]
Maryland football has a top-tier trio of inside linebackers
With Maryland football’s season opener, we now turn our attention to focus on its linebacker corps. Make sure to read our previous analyses on the Terps in the quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, offensive line and defensive line rooms. Maryland’s situation at off-ball linebacker appears far more secure than it did at the […]