The Terps open their season against head coach Mike Locksley’s alma mater.
Maryland football opens its season Saturday at home against Towson, the first of three home non-conference games to start the season.
The Terps went 8-5 last year and won the Duke’s Mayo Bowl for their second consecutive bowl victory. They’ll kick off their 2023 campaign against FCS opponent Towson, the alma mater of fifth-year head coach Mike Locksley.
Maryland is seeking its 20th straight win against an FCS opponent and ninth straight non-conference win.
The numbers
Maryland’s 2022 record: 8-5, 4-5 Big Ten
Towson’s 2022 record: 6-5, 4-4 CAA
All-time series: Maryland leads, 2-0
DraftKings Sportsbook Maryland win total: 7.5
How to watch and listen
When: Saturday, Sept. 2, 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
TV: Big Ten Network — Joe Beninati (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Justine Ward (sideline)
Radio: 105.7 FM (Balt.) / 980 AM (D.C.) — Johnny Holliday (play-by-play), Steve Suter (analyst), LaMont Jordan (sideline)
Streaming: Fox Sports
Catch up before the game
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Forecasting Maryland football’s 2023 season: Top players, bold predictions and more
Breaking down every game on Maryland football’s schedule
Notes from Maryland football’s preseason scrimmages
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In a deep Maryland running back room, Roman Hemby leads the charge
Corey Dyches represents the only proven commodity among Maryland’s tight ends
Maryland’s revamped defensive line will rely on fresh faces to take a step forward
Maryland football’s potential banks heavily on the success of its offensive line
Maryland’s special teams unit has a Chad Ryland-sized void to fill in 2023
With dominant duo off to the NFL, Maryland’s secondary will rely on its veterans
Maryland’s linebackers hold as much responsibility as they have potential
Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.