2023 Maryland Terrapins football team
The 2023 Maryland Terrapins football team will represent the University of Maryland in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Terrapins are expected to be led by Mike Locksley in his fifth year as head coach. They will play their home games at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland.
| 2023 Maryland Terrapins football | |
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| Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| Record | 0–0 (0–0 Big Ten) |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive coordinator | Josh Gattis (1st season) |
| Co-offensive coordinator | Kevin Sumlin (1st season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Brian Williams (2nd season) |
| Home stadium | SECU Stadium (51,802) |
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| Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| East Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ohio State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Penn State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rutgers | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| West Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northwestern | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purdue | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: December 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rankings from AP Poll | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous season
The Terrapins finished the 2022 season with a record of 8-5 (4-5 in the Big Ten), fourth place in the Big Ten's East Division, and as Duke's Mayo Bowl champions. They won six of their first eight games, then lost three in a row before winning their final two games. Maryland fell to rival Penn State in November. The Terrapins finished 7–2 against unranked teams and 1-3 against ranked teams.[1]
Offseason
Coaching staff changes
Offensive coordinator Dan Enos departed to become the offensive coordinator for Arkansas.[2]
Co-offensive coordinator Mike Miller departed to become the offensive coordinator for Charlotte.[3]
In February, Kevin Sumlin was hired to become the associate head coach, co-offensive coordinator, and tight ends coach.[4]
In March, Josh Gattis was hired to become the offensive coordinator.[5][6]
Recruiting class
| US college sports recruiting information for 2023 recruits | ||||||
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| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Rico Walker DE |
Hickory, NC | Hickory High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Dec 14, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84 | ||||||
| Neeo Avery DE |
Olney, MD | Our Lady of Good Counsel High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Dec 21, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 82 | ||||||
| Dylan Gooden DE |
Columbia, MD | Wilde Lake High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Dec 18, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 82 | ||||||
| Michael Harris ILB |
Altamonte Springs, FL | Lake Brantley High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Feb 1, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
| Robert Long QB |
Jersey City, NJ | Saint Peter's Prep | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Jun 19, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79 | ||||||
| Dylan Wade TE |
Orlando, FL | Jones High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | Jun 27, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
| Lavon Johnson DT |
Allentown, PA | Cheshire Academy | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | Aug 11, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
| Jonathan Akins CB |
Madison, FL | Madison County High | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Jun 20, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
| D.J. Samuels DE |
Oradell, NJ | Bergen Catholic High | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Jul 8, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Ryan Manning WR |
Baltimore, MD | St. Frances Academy | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jun 18, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Braeden Wisloski RB |
Catawissa, PA | Southern Columbia High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jun 28, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Mykel Morman ATH |
Upper Marlboro, MD | Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Jun 26, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Kevis Thomas CB |
Valdosta, GA | Lowndes High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jul 31, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Sean Williams WR |
Washington, DC | St. John's College High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Jun 25, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Dillan Fontus DT |
Brooklyn, NY | Canarsie High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | Jul 23, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Daniel Wingate OLB |
Laurel, MD | Saint Vincent Pallotti High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jul 6, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Nolan Ray RB |
Bloomfield Hills, MI | Brother Rice High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Jul 9, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Ezekiel Avit WR |
Potomac, MD | Winston Churchill High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Oct 1, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
| Tamarcus Cooley ATH |
Rolesville, NC | Rolesville High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Dec 21, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
| Josh Richards WR |
East Orange, NJ | East Orange Campus High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Jun 27, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
| Tamarus Walker OG |
Owings Mills, MD | McDonogh School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | Jun 12, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
| Deandre Duffus OG |
Hollywood, FL | Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 315 lb (143 kg) | Jul 3, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
| Tayvon Nelson CB |
Brooklyn, NY | Canarsie High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jul 23, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
| A.J. Szymanski TE |
Baltimore, MD | Loyola Blakefield High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | Jun 26, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
| Alex Moore ATH |
Laurel, MD | Saint Vincent Pallotti High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jul 1, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: #47 247Sports: #35 | ||||||
Sources:
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Outgoing transfers
21 players elected to enter the NCAA transfer portal during or after the 2022 season.[7]
| Name | Pos. | New school |
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| Tyler Baylor | DL | Kent State |
| Ahmad McCullough | LB | Washington State |
| Austin Fontaine | DL | Charlotte |
| CJ Dippre | TE | Alabama |
| Ja'Khi Green | OL | Charlotte |
| Jayon Venerable | DB | Hutchinson Community College |
| Weston Wolff | TE | South Florida |
| Zion Shockley | DL | Charlotte |
| Terrance Butler Jr. | LB | Charlotte |
| Kameron Blount | LB | Bowie State |
| Isaiah Hazel | DB | None |
| Challen Faamatau | RB | Charlotte |
| Shane Mosley | DB | None |
| Mosiah Nasili-Kite | DL | Auburn |
| Mason Lunsford | OL | LSU |
| Anthony Booker Jr. | DL | Arkansas |
| Keon Kindred | OL | Akron |
| Andrew Booker | LB | None |
| Coltin Deery | OL | TCU |
| Anthony Pecorella | P | Stony Brook |
| Joseph Bearns | FB | Charlotte |
Incoming transfers
The Terrapins added 11 players from the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
| Name | Pos. | Previous school |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Chambers | WR | FIU |
| Ja'Quan Sheppard | DB | Cincinnati |
| Avantae Williams | DB | Miami |
| Marcus Dumervil | OL | LSU |
| Donnell Brown | DL | Saint Francis |
| Jordan Phillips | DL | Tennessee |
| Kaden Prather | WR | West Virginia |
| Corey Bullock | OL | North Carolina Central |
| Gottlieb Ayedze | OL | Frostburg State |
| Tre’Darius Colbert | DL | Angelo State |
| Michael Purcell | OL | Duke |
NFL Draft
14 players declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.
| Name | Number | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | Combine | Team | Round | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Copeland | 2 | WR | 6'-0" | 202 | Junior | Pensacola, FL | Yes | Tennessee Titans | None | UDFA |
| Dontay Demus Jr. | 7 | WR | 6'-4" | 215 | Senior | Washington, DC | Yes | Baltimore Ravens | None | UDFA |
| Deonte Banks | 3 | DB | 6'-2" | 205 | Junior | Baltimore, MD | Yes | New York Giants | 1 | 25 |
| Rakim Jarrett | 1 | WR | 6'-0" | 190 | Junior | Palmer Park, MD | Yes | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | None | UDFA |
| Durell Nchami | 30 | LB | 6'-4" | 260 | Senior | Silver Spring, MD | No | None | None | UDFA |
| Ami Finau | 54 | DL | 6'-2" | 320 | Senior | Kahuku, HI | No | New York Giants | None | UDFA |
| Jakorian Bennett | 2 | DB | 5'-11" | 195 | Senior | Mobile, AL | Yes | Las Vegas Raiders | 4 | 104 |
| Chad Ryland | 34 | PK | 6'-0" | 183 | Senior | Lebanon, PA | Yes | New England Patriots | 4 | 112 |
| Johari Branch | 50 | IOL | 6'-3" | 330 | Senior | Chicago, IL | No | Los Angeles Chargers | None | UDFA |
| Spencer Anderson | 54 | OL | 6'-5" | 320 | Senior | Bowie, MD | No | Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 251 |
| Jaelyn Duncan | 71 | OL | 6'-6" | 320 | Senior | New Carrollton, MD | Yes | Tennessee Titans | 6 | 186 |
| Vandarius Cowan | 8 | LB | 6'-4" | 253 | Senior | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | No | None | None | UDFA |
| Greg China-Rose | 0 | DE | 6'-2" | 295 | Senior | Los Angeles, CA | No | None | None | UDFA |
| Henry Chibueze | 92 | DT | 6'-3" | 310 | Senior | Woodbridge, VA | No | Washington Commanders | None | UDFA |
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | ||
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| September 2 | Towson* | |||||||
| September 9 | Charlotte* |
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| September 15 | Virginia* |
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| September 23 | at Michigan State | |||||||
| September 30 | Indiana |
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| October 7 | at Ohio State | |||||||
| October 14 | Illinois |
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| October 28 | at Northwestern | |||||||
| November 4 | Penn State |
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| November 11 | at Nebraska | |||||||
| November 18 | Michigan |
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| November 25 | at Rutgers | |||||||
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References
- "2022 Big Ten Football Standings". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- Low, Chris. "Sam Pittman is working fast to replace Kendal Briles as @RazorbackFB's OC. The Hogs are finalizing a deal with Dan Enos, sources tell ESPN. An announcement could come Thursday. Enos has been at @TerpsFootball last two seasons and had a big role in Taulia Tagovailoa's development". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- "TerrapinSportsReport - Report: Maryland co-offensive coordinator Mike Miller to Charlotte". maryland.rivals.com. 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- On3 Sports. "Maryland is expected to hire former Texas A&M and Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin as the Terps' new tight ends coach, per Matt Zenitz". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- Ghafir, Ahmed (2023-03-03). "Maryland expected to hire Josh Gattis for co-offensive coordinator". Inside The Black And Gold. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- "Maryland football hires Josh Gattis, the nation's top assistant coach in 2021, as offensive coordinator". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- "2023 College Football Transfer Portal". 247Sports. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- "2023 Football Schedule". University of Maryland Terrapins. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
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