• Two deflating losses for Maryland basketball after falling to Rutgers & Ohio State
• Postseason hopes dashed
• What has to change for the Terps and head coach Kevin Willard?
• Recap of Maryland's 2024 class
• How Maryland flipped DL Dimitry Nicolas

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• his position switch and comfort from WR to CB
• his relationship with and playing under co-DC Brian Williams through high school into College Park
• his development over the last two seasons
• the moment it clicked for him at the college level
• learning behind NFL cornerbacks
• impression of his new position coach, Aazaar Abdul-Rahim
• offseason workouts and goals
• Chiefs or Niners in the Super Bowl?

• Maryland's lone bright spot of the first half vs. Michigan State
• the catalyst for Maryland's comeback efforts vs. Michigan State
• What can Kevin Willard salvage from the 2023-24 season?
• recruits take in College Park

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• His experience at the 2024 UA All-American Game
• Getting "bullied" as the Maryland commit
• How NIL can change and how it was a factor
• Whether he prefers tackle or guard
• Howerton's goals for the upcoming season
• The big '25 target Howerton wants to join him in Terpsville

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Head coach Kevin Willard saw his team get back on track against UMBC on Tuesday night, pulling out a 92-68 win as Maryland was able to empty the bench late. Jahmir Young led the way with 20 points and was one of four to finish in double figures, while Deshawn Harris-Smith was able to find success around the rim and Julian Reese notched his second double-double of the season. But it wasn't all pretty as Maryland's perimeter shooting remains a concern, shooting under 30% from deep in the win, but what stuck out about the win?

Meanwhile, Maryland football wasn't able to pull out the win against Michigan, but they'll shift gears this upcoming weekend as they look to pull out their fourth win in five games against Rutgers with both teams entering the matchup 6-5. What does Maryland need to do to pull out the win? Who are the names to know? Maryland remains a one-point favorite heading into Saturday's kickoff, but how do we see the Terps stacking up against the Scarlet Knights? We dive into the keys of the game and share our scores and predictions. Plus, we take a look at where Maryland should expect to play in a bowl game to close the 2023 season.

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“I'm also proud of the way our team fought. I'm not up here to celebrate a moral victory at all, but you know what, to have a breakthrough win, our team played the script to a tee except the finish. And to me, down 20 and we still had a chance to win, our team continued to fight. We knew that we would have to take their best. We withstood the onslaught early in the first half,” head coach Mike Locksley said postgame. “Going in at halftime, we knew that coming out and scoring early and getting a three and out to get us back in the game, and we were able to do it. When you play a champion like Michigan, you’ve got to understand, they won't give it to you and our guys need to continue to understand that we're going to have to go take it.”

Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa accounted for all three turnovers in the loss, while it was Billy Edwards Jr. punching in all three touchdowns on the tush push. Maryland clawed back from an early 16-3 deficit and were able to find success through the air, while Beau Brade led the way on defensive with a team-high 11 tackles including ten solo. Brade and the defense held up in the second half, holding Michigan to just 95 yards and three-and-outs in half of their possessions in the second half.

But late blunders, and a questionable call late, put the game into focus as Michigan escaped with the win and making the Terps winless against the Big Ten elite in 2023. What does that mean as the fans evaluate the success of the season? We give our takes and more.

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The weekend began and ended with Maryland basketball competing in the Asheville Tournament, where head coach Kevin Willard's squad was humbled on Friday then Sunday for the first two losses of the season. While the Terps now fall below .500 for the first time in the Willard era, the way the Terps lost was equally as concerning as finishing with 28 turnovers through the weekend. Three-point shooting on both ends of the court was the tale in Friday night's 64-61 loss against Davidson as a late Bobby Durkin three proved to be the difference. Maryland looked to turn the tide on Sunday after building a lead as many as 11 in the first half, but turnovers loomed large as the perimeter shooting gradually went cold, leading to a 66-63 loss that the Terps had to claw back from.

Maryland will now look to get back to .500 in an early marquee matchup against Villanova next Friday night, but what was most concerning? Is patience needed or are there viable concerns?

We shift over to football where the Terps did just enough to pull out a 13-10 win against Nebraska, the program's first win against the Huskers and first win of the season since September 30. It wasn't pretty, but the win also gives the Terps bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season, marking the first time that Maryland has done so since Ralph Friedgen accomplished the feat in 2006-08. We break down the win, what stuck out, and whether it's a late-season momentum changer or simply the sixth win on the season.

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Maryland men’s basketball kicked off the 2023-24 season against Mount St. Mary’s on Tuesday night as they cruised to a 68-53 win as DeShawn Harris-Smith and Julian Reese led the way. Harris-Smith made his presence felt early, especially on the defensive end, while Julian Reese was able to find consistent success around the rim though struggled from the free-throw line. Maryland will now shift its attention to the Asheville Tournament this weekend, first taking on Davidson on Friday night. What were the concerns and highlights in Tuesday’s win, and what can Maryland prove this weekend?

We also hit the recruiting trail with five-star Derik Queen expected to be in the final days of his recruitment as Maryland fans anxiously await his decision, looking to add a longtime priority to its 2024 class. So, what to make with everything with the early signing period now officially open? Plus, Maryland suffered a second decommitment in the trenches this cycle, but there could be good news coming with another target on the cusp of a decision.

We close out the show hitting on Maryland football heading to Lincoln to take on Nebraska in a game the Terps remain the betting favorite for. Nebraska enters Saturday with one of the top run offenses and defenses in the country, and after the Terps struggled to run the ball against Penn State, what can we expect this weekend? We give our predictions, what it’ll take for the Terps to pull out the win and share our betting takes.

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"They came in here and kicked our butts and we got outplayed and outcoached," head coach Mike Locksley said following the loss. "We didn't make plays in any of the three phases that we’re going to need to make consistently."

So, what went so wrong for Maryland football on Saturday afternoon? Despite quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa starting the game with 17 consecutive completions, the veteran quarterback accounted for two of Maryland's four turnovers in the loss, while the running backs accounted for -6 yards on seven attempts. Of course, Penn State's front seven did what many expected them to do as they registered six tackles and 12 tackles for loss for -63 yards. Was Maryland that much worse of a team on Saturday?

" You give some credit to Penn State's front. They are as advertised, a good front, but I don't think they're 51-15 better than us. And so to me, that's where I don't think we play to our potential. And when we don't play to your potential, the first place you look is at me and I have no problem with owning that," Locksley added.

With yet another humbling loss, we take a look at what it means for not just the outlook of the remainder of Maryland's 2023 season, but what it also means fan support as the Terps put the finishing touches on year five of the Mike Locksley era.

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Maryland was able to start hot on both sides of the ball, with the offense opening the game with a touchdown while the defense registered a pair of sacks to force an early punt. But Northwestern found its groove and four consecutive scoring possessions put Maryland in an early deficit. Drops loomed large in Saturday's loss, while the unforced, post-play defensive penalties reemerged as Northwestern controlled the game from seemingly start to finish.

Maryland was able to generate one final opportunity with just over three minutes remaining, but an overthrow led to an easy Northwestern interception, sealing the Terps' defeat and pushing them to 5-3 (2-3).

For a Maryland team coming out of the bye, what went so wrong for Maryland football against what was likely the best chance at a sixth win? And after having two weeks to turn the page off two consecutive losses, how does a loss like Saturday happen? Is Maryland getting to six wins now a genuine concern?

It won't get any easier with Maryland set to face its second top-ten opponent of the season with Penn State headed to College Park next weekend, but how damaging was Saturday's loss for fan support? We break down all the heartbreak as we critique the 'standard' in College Park.

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Maryland will turn the page and hit the road for their third road game of Big Ten play when they take on Northwestern (3-4, 1-3). On paper, Maryland matches up well and the opening line reflected that as the Terps opened as 13.5-point favorites on the road. But what does Maryland need to do in order to avoid another let down? How realistic is it for Maryland to avoid a three-game losing streak?

We break down what to expect from Northwestern on both sides of the ball, with a local product becoming a factor in the Wildcats’ front seven with two more linebackers to keep an eye on. Offensively, Maryland has a bit of clarity when it comes to who will be under center for Northwestern with quarterback Brendan Sullivan expected to start his third consecutive game. Who are the names to know on the ‘Cats offense? How does Maryland stack up? What can Maryland’s defense prove this game?

We hit on the betting lines for this weekend and whether we expect Maryland to cover the double-digit spread.

We close out the football segment with news of co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Kevin Sumlin being away from the program after being charged with driving under the influence in Florida. We touch on what it means and who stepped up during the open portion of Tuesday’s practice.

We close out the show by hitting on Kevin Willard’s undoubted top target this cycle after five-star center Derik Queen took his long-awaited official visit to Maryland over the weekend. Where do the Terps stack up with the Baltimore native and priority five-star now in decision mode?

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Maryland football fell to 5-2 (2-2) after a humbling home loss against Illinois over the weekend. We offer our final thoughts with Maryland now in their bye week and look ahead what to expect—and what needs to happen—to close the 2023 season with two ranked opponents still on the schedule.

We transition the show to basketball with the season opener set for November 7 against Mount St. Mary’s. With a veteran crew back in College Park alongside a talented freshmen class, what are the true expectations for Maryland this season? Can the Terps turn the tide? Are the freshmen ready for the big role? What does the rotation look like in the frontcourt? Can Caelum-Swanton-Rodger provide serviceable minutes behind Julian Reese at the five? We dive into the roster, what we expect and what we need to see from the Terps while offering general win totals for the season?

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After suffering its first loss of the season against fourth-ranked Ohio State, Maryland has a chance to bounce back and move to 5-0 at home this weekend, marking the first time the Terps have done so since 2008. While the Terps will look to pick up their third consecutive win against Illinois, Maryland will also look to set multiple program records with a chance to become bowl eligible at the earliest date since 2001 and become bowl eligible for third-straight season for first time since 01-03.

Maryland will also look to move to 3-1 in Big Ten play for the first time ever, but what stands in their way of doing so? A big piece of the Illini defense is defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton, a former Maryland verbal, as we take a look at what to watch for when Maryland has the ball. And what about Illinois’s offense? Can Luke Altmyer challenge the Terps’ defense? What type of challenge does Maryland face with wide receiver Isaiah Williams set to test the secondary? Does Maryland’s secondary have anything to prove one week after squaring off against Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka?

We wrap up the show highlighting betting odds, but showcase the Terps’ newest commitment in the 2024 class after Loyola Blakefield (MD) offensive lineman Trevor Szymanski went public with his decision to become the ninth commit on the offensive side of the trenches.

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Maryland had a chance to come away with the win and for the first 30 minutes, they looked like the dominant team. Maryland found themselves up 10-0 midway through the second quarter before quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa threw his first of two interceptions on the day, giving Ohio State a pick-six to get themselves on the scoreboard. But what about Taulia's two interceptions were most concerning?

Maryland was able to respond with a quick, efficient drive to open the second half, retaking a 17-10 lead, before the Buckeyes scored 27 unanswered points en route to the Terps' first loss of the 2023 season.

What went wrong in the second half? Was Maryland trying to do too much? Was Maryland's fourth down attempt midway through the fourth quarter too early? We break down our instant reactions, plus highlight the key injuries both going into and coming out of Saturday's loss.

With running back TreVeyond Henderson sidelined against the Buckeyes, we also take a look at how Maryland's defense fared after squaring off against Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka, a pair of future first-round picks.

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Plus, Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt joins the show to give his take on the Buckeyes, just how disruptive their front seven is, and what sticks out about the Ohio State offense through five games.

We close the show by sharing our takes on how we expect Maryland to fare against the spread, while Mason shares the prop bet he’s most looking forward to locking in.

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“I think the biggest thing is that it validates me. I got a boss that took a chance and hired me, gave me a chance. I’ve been a failed head coach and Damon [Evans] hired me and gave me this opportunity and all he’s done and him and Colleen [Sorem] give me the resources that I need to be able to put a team together like this one. Are we there yet? No, but the validation for me is the fact that we as a program working with Damon, Colleen and my team, the support staff. We all worked together to get this program to where it is today. And you know what, there are a lot of people that didn’t think we could do this. Are we there yet? No, I mean, we got work to do. But I’m not gonna get negative we’re 5-0. We’re gonna keep this thing going and we’re gonna keep plugging away man.”

Tai Felton became the first player in program history to have three receiving touchdowns in one half, giving him his signature game as he becomes the latest receiver to emerge from the room. Was it a surprise? And what went right for Maryland's passing attack?

While Indiana opened and ended the score with scores, Maryland's defense was largely able to limit the Hoosiers. Indiana finished with 151 fewer yards than Maryland on 21 more plays, so what went right even with star linebacker Jaishawn Barham sidelined?

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After defeating Michigan State on the road last weekend, 31-9, Maryland will shift gears for their fourth home game of the 2023 season to host Indiana. Not only will Maryland look to pick up its fourth home win of the season, but head coach Mike Locksley and his team have a chance to move to 5-0 for the first time in 22 years, along with a first-ever 2-0 start. What are the chances of Maryland turning in a 5-0 start? Who are the names to know along Indiana's offense and defense? What are their strengths? Where does Maryland have an advantage? We break it all down as we highlight the three former Maryland assistants headed back to College Park this weekend.

Plus, we look at how Maryland fares on both sides of the ball this weekend and what we need to see in the week five matchup.

We close out the show by offering our predictions for this weekend and talk about the betting line between Maryland vs. Indiana, while taking a look around the Big Ten. After Maryland was among the teams receiving the most votes outside both the AP and coaches top 25, the Terps will look to take care of business at home before turning their attention to the Ohio State Buckeyes, who are on a bye this weekend following their 17-14 win at Notre Dame.

“Really proud of this team, man. Proud of the way they responded to the coaching. We’ve talked a lot the last couple of weeks about starting fast and we were able to do that today," head coach Mike Locksley said following the win. "Any time you’re able to win on the road in the Big Ten, that’s huge and so for us to be able to come up here and do something I think that hasn’t been done since 1950, which is to win here in this stadium, definitely proud of the team,” Mike Locksley said following the win. “Happy to be 4-0. We talked all week long and for the last couple of weeks about getting off to a fast start and that’s what we’re able to do. Defense came up big early on with the turnovers. We were able to convert those to scores. Any time you come up with turnovers like we did today, it really helps you on the offensive side of the ball.”

Maryland returns to SECU Stadium next week to host Indiana as we take an early look at what to watch for.

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We take a look at how Maryland fares against Michigan State and where they can take advantage. Can the passing attack lead Maryland to a win? Is there a breakout performance coming on offense? We also delve into the latest along the offensive line as position coach Brian Braswell continues to work to solidify his starting unit. Heading into Saturday, what are we looking to see in Maryland’s first road game of the season? What can we learn more about this team? And why Maryland covering the spread

We close out the show going over team props for Saturday afternoon before taking a look around the Big Ten.

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After rallying for a 38-20 win over Charlotte last weekend, Maryland is bouncing back from a short week where they will look to hand Virginia its first 0-3 start since 2016 as head coach Tony Elliott looks to right the ship.

After a slow start doomed Maryland, can the Terps right the ship and capitalize on Virginia early? Where can Maryland capitalize on Virginia? And after Anthony Colandrea stepped in for former Monmouth transfer Tony Muskett, who will start at quarterback against Maryland on Friday? While Virginia sits at the bottom of the ACC in multiple offensive and defensive categories heading into week three, we break down a pair of skill players to watch and how they can give Maryland its first test of the season.

Shifting gears to Maryland, we take a look at what Maryland’s offensive line could look like and where the areas the Terps can outmatch Virginia. We break down the latest after attending the open portion of Tuesday’s practice as offensive lineman Gottlieb Ayedze looks to make his season debut.

We close out the show by taking a look at prop bets heading into Friday night, with sixth-year wide receiver Jeshaun Jones the betting favorite to lead the team in receiving yards, but is there another prop bet with better value?

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“Our standard is to start fast and finish strong and we didn’t do either one of those two things and we’re still able to come away with a pretty good win,” head coach Mike Locksley said postgame. “And so for us, nobody in locker room is excited about how we played but we overcame some adversity, early adversity, which kind of showed me that we’re the type of team that I thought we could be.

Maryland was able to turn it around as we take a look at what sparked the comeback and how the defense adjusted to Charlotte’s offensive success.

Plus, we discuss the offensive line as the unit had Gottlieb Ayedze available, but leaned on other key veterans with Aric Harris and Mike Purcell alternating halves at center. How did they find their groove and what sparked the rushing attack?

Maryland’s defense, meanwhile, was able to force Charlotte into six consecutive punts and a pair of turnovers as the offense found its groove.

Maryland will need to bounce back quickly as they welcome Virginia to SECU Stadium for its one and only Friday Nights Lights of the 2023 season. We take an early peak at what the Terps should look for against a former ACC rival.

“As a coaching staff, we got to put this on the bed pretty quickly and start our preparation for UVA who comes in here again on Friday. And I know again, our team isn’t excited about how we played,” Locksley added.

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But all eyes were on the offensive line, and with right tackle Gottlieb Ayedze one of several ruled out ahead of kickoff, the Terps adjusted with walk-on Conor Fagan stepping in as the fifth starter. Fagan joined DJ Glaze, Amelio Moran, Corey Bullock and Mike Purcell in the trenches, but they were far from the only ones who suited up on Saturday afternoon. How did Maryland fare in the trenches?

Defensively, Maryland finished allowing just a pair of field goals as the Terps' defense hasn't allowed a touchdown in its three consecutive games, the first time doing so since 1976. Maryland was also able to play several of its true freshmen in the win, specifically linebacker Mike Harris, safety Alex Moore and defensive linemen Dillan Fontus and Lavon Johnson. How did they look in their first game of the season?

With game one now in the books, we look ahead to what the Terps need to do against Charlotte and first-year head coach Biff Poggi heading into next weekend's matchup.

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