This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
By Drew Owens
Former Notre Dame punter Bryce McFerson and DeMatha high school junior running back Bud Coombs announced their commitments to Maryland football Wednesday afternoon.
McFerson spent the last two seasons with the Fighting Irish, averaging 45.1 yards per kick on 38 punts as a sophomore. He entered the transfer portal on April 16 and has three more years of eligibility remaining.
Go Terps! pic.twitter.com/QDIN7cFsXV
— Bryce McFerson (@BryceMcferson) May 1, 2024
Coombs is a dual-sport athlete and will also play for Maryland baseball. The three-star prospect is the sixth member of his class to commit to Maryland. According to 247Sports, Coombs rushed for more than 1,000 yards and helped DeMatha earn the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title as a junior.
100% committed!@CoachLocks @MattSwope19 @JohnnyPoss21 @Latrell__Scott @CoachSumlin @RivalsFriedman @On3sports @PerfectGameUSA pic.twitter.com/RODTRQpSmC
— Bud Coombs (@bud_coombs) May 1, 2024
In other news
Maryland men’s lacrosse fell to Penn State, 19-9, Thursday night. Max Schaeffer recapped the game.
Maryland baseball takes on Rutgers this weekend. Ben Messinger previewed the three-game series.
Maryland men’s soccer goalkeeper Mikah Seger entered the transfer portal on Thursday.
Thank you Maryland ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ztgKNSAtTp
— Mikah Seger (@mikahtheMan) May 2, 2024