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St. Frances 4-star QB Michael Van Buren commits to Oregon over Maryland

Three takeaways from Maryland football’s Red-White spring game

Starting in 2024, the Big Ten will introduce a football schedule that eliminates divisions, includes 11 protected matchups and allows for a rotating group of opponents. Here's what it means for Maryland.

By Baltimore Sun staff

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June 08, 2023

Big Ten football has a new schedule format. Here’s what it means for Maryland.

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2023 NFL draft tracker: Maryland cornerback Jakorian Bennett picked by Raiders; Patriots take Terps kicker Chad Ryland

Maryland football coach Mike Locksley gets big pay raise, will earn $6.1 million annually, per source

After winning back-to-back bowl games, Maryland football coach Mike Locksley has received a substantial pay raise. He will now make an average of $6.1 million through 2027, according to a source with direct knowledge of the agreement.

Navy slotback unit lost two starters to transfer, added a new position coach in Tommy Laurendine

First-year assistant coach Tommy Laurendine, who brings plenty of triple-option knowledge and experience gained during a 32-year career, takes over a Navy slotbacks unit that lost both starters to transfer.

Mike Preston: Division II Shepherd’s Joey Fisher and Ronnie Brown join forces in effort to get to NFL | COMMENTARY

Shepherd offensive lineman Joey Fisher, a Hagerstown native and Clear Spring High graduate, and Ronnie Brown, a former standout at Sparrows Point and Dundalk, are rising NFL draft prospects out of the Division II school in West Virginia.

Navy football practices in front of fans during new spring ‘Eggstravaganza’ event

Navy football introduced a new event Saturday morning. Billed as the “Spring Football Eggstravaganza," the event featured an appearance by the Easter Bunny along with special giveaways that fit the holiday weekend theme.

Former Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo hired as director of leadership with UCLA football

Former Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo joins friend Chip Kelly in Los Angeles, taking a support staff role within the UCLA football program.

Maryland football’s deepest NFL draft class in years is ‘the foundation group’ for coach Mike Locksley

With its on-campus pro day, Maryland football coach Mike Locksley's program took a final chance to showcase its "foundation group" ahead of next month's NFL draft.

Maryland football pro day | PHOTOS

University of Maryland Pro Day is held at Jones-Hill House.

Rick Lantz, who served two separate stints as a Navy football assistant, dies at age 85

Rick Lantz, who served two separate stints as a Navy football assistant as part of a coaching career that lasted more than four decades, died Sunday morning at the age of 85.

As spring practice begins, Maryland football embraces ‘big task’ of growing from winner to title contender

As Maryland football coach Mike Locksley begins spring practice without some of his most talented players from last year, he expects the next step — from unambiguous success to championship contender — to be harder.

Navy football opens spring camp with first-year head coach and two new coordinators

Navy football enters spring camp without an official depth chart because first-year head coach Brian Newberry is wiping the slate clean for all players. A revamped coaching staff that features seven new position coaches will determine the depth chart based off performance at 15 spring practices.

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At University of Maryland, paying ex-coaches like Mark Turgeon is part of doing business. It pushed the athletics budget into the red.

The University of Maryland athletics program recorded a budget shortfall in the last fiscal year after spending $5.7 million to buy out the contracts of former men’s basketball coach Mark Turgeon and two assistant football coaches.

Safeties coach D’Anton Lynn leaves Ravens to become UCLA’s defensive coordinator

UCLA has hired Ravens safeties coach D’Anton Lynn as its defensive coordinator.

February 28, 2023

Ravens 7-round mock draft (Version 1.0): Addressing the biggest needs entering NFL scouting combine

Here’s a look at who the Ravens might select with their five picks in the 2023 NFL draft, as well as some additional players worthy of consideration at each spot.

February 27, 2023

Navy football assistant Joe Coniglio leaving to become outside linebackers coach with Los Angeles Rams

Navy defensive assistant Joe Coniglio ultimately could not say no to Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, who was his college roommate for four years at Miami (Ohio) and remains one of his best friends.

February 21, 2023

Navy 2023 football schedule finalized as American Athletic Conference announces game dates

Navy football will play six home games, four road games and two neutral site contests in 2023 as part of a new 14-team American Athletic Conference schedule.

February 21, 2023

Maryland football hires former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin as co-offensive coordinator

Kevin Sumlin, a three-time national Coach of the Year finalist, was most recently the head coach and general manager of the Houston Gamblers of the USFL, a professional spring football league.

February 15, 2023

Navy football suspends starting slotback Vincent Terrell

Navy announced slotback Vincent Terrell II was suspended by newly hired head coach Brian Newberry for “failure to meet his responsibilities as a Midshipman.”

February 14, 2023

Wrapping up college football signing day: top classes, rankings

What used to be the biggest day of the year in college football recruiting has become an afterthought.

February 01, 2023

Maryland football lands 4-star linebacker Michael Harris to bolster 2023 recruiting class

After missing out on one of the top recruits in the country, Maryland football added more depth at linebacker when four-star prospect Michael Harris signed with the program Wednesday.

February 01, 2023

Under Armour replaced by Nike as athletic outfitter at UC Berkeley

Under Armour has been replaced by rival Nike in a deal to outfit athletes at the University of California-Berkeley.

January 19, 2023

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Navy linebacker John Marshall, Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa are Touchdown Club collegiate award winners

Navy outside linebacker John Marshall and Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa are winners of the two collegiate awards presented annually by the Touchdown Club of Annapolis.

January 13, 2023

Former Navy football coach Paul Johnson named to College Football Hall of Fame

Paul Johnson, who led Navy from 2002 through 2007, is the fifth former Navy coach to be named to the College Football Hall of Fame, joining Gil Dobie (1917-19), William Ingram (1916-18), Wayne Hardin (1959-64) and George Welsh (1973-81). Twenty Navy players have been inducted.

January 09, 2023

Navy football adds tight ends coach, strength and conditioning coordinator

Navy football head coach Brian Newberry announced the additions of a tight ends coach and strength and conditioning coordinator.

January 08, 2023

New offensive coordinator Grant Chesnut says Navy offense will change and evolve — including more passing

New Navy offensive coordinator Grant Chesnut used the word “evolve” about a dozen times during his introductory news conference Thursday afternoon. While the Midshipmen will continue to employ the triple-option, Chesnut made it clear there will be changes.

January 06, 2023

Setting the tone: Randall Murrain’s rendition of national anthem at Towson athletic events elicit ‘goose bumps’

Since 2015, Randall Murrain’s bass voice has been a familiar one to fans of Towson athletics for his performances of the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Tigers games.

January 04, 2023

Duke football beats Central Florida, 30-13, in Military Bowl in Annapolis; Riley Leonard named MVP

First-year Duke football coach Mike Elko believes Wednesday's victory over Central Florida in the Military Bowl in Annapolis will start a new era for the program.

December 28, 2022

New Navy football coach Brian Newberry calls promotion ‘honor and privilege,’ is working on completing staff

Brian Newberry, whose first order of business as Navy football coach was promoting P.J. Volker to defensive coordinator, has already turned his attention to hiring assistants.

December 20, 2022

‘The guy’s got a way about him’: Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore honed leadership skills as Johns Hopkins football player

After a fledgling basketball career was cut short by a torn ACL, Wes Moore played wide receiver for the Johns Hopkins football team where he developed the skills and acumen necessary to become Maryland's first Black governor.

December 15, 2022

In new coach Pete Shinnick, Towson football is getting ‘someone that’s got a lot of winner in him’

The son of a former Baltimore Colts linebacker and the coach of a successful NCAA Division II football program at West Florida, Pete Shinnick is eager to help revive a Towson team that hasn’t been to the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs since 2018.

December 14, 2022

Bill Wagner: From Brian Newberry to Brian Bohannon, a list of potential candidates to become Navy football coach | COMMENTARY

There are a few names that should be considered when discussing who should be the next Navy head football coach.

December 13, 2022