MM 1.6: Defensive lineman DD Holmes transfers to Maryland football

This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.

Freshman defensive lineman DD Holmes transferred to Maryland football from Florida State, the program announced Sunday.

Holmes played in one game for the Seminoles in 2024, playing 16 snaps at defensive end and recording an assisted tackle. Holmes, listed at 6-foot-6 and 255 pounds, was a four-star prospect from Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., and the No. 2 recruit in the 2024 class from Washington, D.C., according to the 247Sports Composite.

Holmes represents another win in head coach Michael Locksley’s mission to draw in local recruits. Holmes has four years of eligibility remaining.

In other news

Maryland men’s basketball lost a back-and-forth nailbiter, 83-79, to No. 9 Oregon in Eugene Sunday. Ryan Alonardo recapped the game and Matt Germack gave his takeaways.

No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball remained undefeated with an impressive win over No. 23 Iowa, 74-66, in Iowa City Sunday. Ben Messinger wrote the game story and Max Schaeffer provided his takeaways.

Maryland wrestling fell to Binghamton and Columbia, while defeating Lock Haven, at the Armbar at the Armory in Albany, New York.

Oklahoma City Thunder and former Maryland men’s basketball guard Aaron Wiggins continued to save basketball with 19 points — including 15 in the fourth quarter — during a comeback win over the New York Knicks Friday.