Maryland Football 247 (2024)

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The Terrapins have been awarded 2 national championships, 11 conference champions, and 17 times received a final ranking in the Associated Press (AP) Poll.

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Maryland shares storied rivalries with Virginia and West Virginia. The program's achievements have included one national championship in 1953, nine ACC championships, two Southern Conference championships, 12 consensus All-Americans, several Hall of Fame inductees, and 28 bowl game appearances.

On July 1, 2014 the University of Maryland officially joined the Big Ten Conference. Look back on an amazing decade for the Terps in the B1G. Only July 1, the University of Maryland celebrates 10 years in the Big Ten Conference.

“Much like playing West Virginia, who is a long-time rival of the University of Maryland, UVA is one of those rivalry games as well,” Locksley added. “I know our fans get excited, especially when they're our old ACC foes, to have an opportunity to compete against them.

Their first year in the conference, the powerhouse men's soccer, field hockey, women's basketball and men's and women's lacrosse teams won titles. Those sports have combined for 27 regular-season, 18 Big Ten Tournament and six national championships since joining.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — In announcing Maryland's jump to the Big Ten on Monday, university decision-makers followed the script of sports free agents who cite the best interests of their families in accepting deals to go elsewhere. But, of course, the Big Ten will bring big money.

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To do this, the quarterback yells a special code, like "Blue 42" or "Texas 29", which tells the offense to switch to a specific play or formation. Quarterbacks can also "spike" (throw the football at the ground) to stop the official game clock.

Previously, Maryland teams were known as the "Old Liners"—a reference to the state's nickname, "The Old Line State". However, the school newspaper, The Diamondback, wanted a better nickname. Byrd thought "Terrapins" was a good choice because of the diamondback terrapins native to the Chesapeake Bay region.

What sport is Maryland most known for? ›

Jousting & Lacrosse, Maryland State Sports.

Maryland's professional football team is the Baltimore Ravens. The team's predecessors were the Baltimore Colts and Baltimore Stallions. Baltimore Ravens fans at Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, Maryland, February 2013.

The City-Poly game is the oldest high school football rivalry in Maryland. This year will mark the 135th game between the schools. City brings a twelve game win streak into the contest. That streak has given the Black Knights a 66-62-6 lead in the all-time series.

Maryland football achieved its greatest success under Tatum, who compiled a 73–15–4 record without a single losing season, and to date, he remains the winningest Maryland coach of the modern era. NCAA recognized selectors awarded Maryland the national football championship in 1951 and 1953.

Big Start To 2023

This is the ninth time in the 131-year history of the Terrapins that Maryland started a season 5-0. The previous seasons were: 1893 (6-0), 1951 (10-0), 1952 (7-0), 1953 (10-0), 1955 (11-0), 1976 (11-0), 1978 (8-0) and 2001 (7-0).