Maryland football’s 2023 success could hinge on a reloaded yet unproven defense
The Terps lost a slew of key contributors following last season, but excitement surrounds a reloaded defensive unit.
Jakorian Bennett
Maryland football’s 2023 NFL Draft undrafted free agent signings
Dontay Demus Jr., Rakim Jarrett, Jacob Copeland and Johari Branch have all signed as undrafted free agents.
Jaelyn Duncan selected by Tennessee Titans with No. 186 pick of 2023 NFL Draft
Duncan became the first Terp offensive lineman drafted since Derwin Gray was taken in the fifth round of the 2019 draft.
Chad Ryland selected by New England Patriots with No. 112 pick of 2023 NFL Draft
Ryland became the first Maryland kicker taken in the common-draft era (since 1994).
Jakorian Bennett selected by Las Vegas Raiders with No. 104 pick of 2023 NFL Draft
Bennett joined Deonte Banks as the second Terp defensive back picked in the draft, becoming the first pair of Maryland defensive backs taken in the same year in the common-draft era (since 1994).
Maryland football rides complete team effort to second bowl in as many years
Maryland football grinded out a hard-fought victory to reach eight wins for the first time since 2003, using a complete effort in all three phases to get there.
In defensive battle, Maryland football tops NC State in Duke’s Mayo Bowl, 16-12
The Terps won bowl games in back-to-back years for the first time the 2002-03 season.
Toe-to-toe with the top: Taulia Tagovailoa
Despite the loss, the Terps kept toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in the nation.
Maryland football struggles mightily, falls to Wisconsin, 23-10
The Terps suffered through their worst showing of the season.
Maryland football, despite losing quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa to injury in the fourth quarter, defeats Indiana, 38-33
Despite the win, attention turns to the health of Maryland’s star quarterback.