Game 7: Rutgers at Maryland Preview

Maryland (2-4, 0-3 B1G) vs. Rutgers (1-4, 0-2 B1G)

October 17, 2026

SECU Stadium

12:30 PM

BTN

COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Maryland hosts Rutgers on Saturday as part of Homecoming Weekend in a game that will kickoff at 12:30 PM and air on BTN and the Maryland Sports Radio Network. This is the 22nd all-time meeting between the Terps and Scarlet Knights. The last time Maryland played Rutgers, the Terps rushed for 305 yards, led by Malik Washington's 164 yards — the second-most by a quarterback in program history. Washington opened the scoring with a 73-yard touchdown run and added a 21-yard touchdown pass to Kaleb Webb. Maryland tied the school record by averaging 10.5 yards per carry.

Gameday Promotion: Homcoming
Presented by: Pepsi

Terp Alumni are encouraged to return to Terpsville for the annual Homecoming game. The first 10,000 fans will receive a Retro Red Out rally towel. And don't forget the annual Homecoming Red Out tradition! Stay tuned for more information on how to purchase the official 2026 Homecoming t-shirt. Additionally, the Maryland Athletics 2026 Hall of Fame class will be honored during the game.

Maryland Athletics is joining forces with the University of Maryland's Office of Sustainability to promote this as a "Green Game," with resources shared to help fans learn more about sustainability and make eco-friendly choices while at the game.

Pickleball fan? The Terps are also celebrating Pickleball Day! Get a one-of-a-kind Terps pickleball paddle with your Homecoming ticket through this offer.

the opening kick

Maryland has recorded at least 400 yards of total offense in seven consecutive games against Rutgers, its longest active streak against any opponent and the third-longest active streak by a current Big Ten team against another.
DeJuan Williams is one of only four Maryland running backs this century with at least 50 career receptions.
The Terrapins are coming off their fourth turnover-free game of the season, their most since recording five in 2021. Indiana is the only Big Ten team with more turnover-free games this season, with five.
Among active FBS quarterbacks with at least 500 career pass attempts, Malik Washington has been sacked just 14 times, second-fewest behind Duke's Walker Eget (12). Michael Penix Jr. (16) is the only other Big Ten quarterback in the last 25 seasons with at least 500 pass attempts and 22 or fewer sacks.
Malik Washington became Maryland's fifth quarterback since 1996 with at least 20 career passing touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns.
Daniel Wingate is one of nine active FBS players outside the defensive backfield with multiple career interception returns for touchdowns. He is the first Maryland player to accomplish the feat since Darnell Savage in 2017 and 2018, and the first non-defensive back since Alex Wujciak in 2009 and 2010.
Bryce McFerson has recorded 50 career punts of at least 50 yards, the third-most among active FBS players. His career average of 44.4 yards per punt ranks seventh among active FBS players with at least 100 punts.

Zion Elee is one of only two freshmen in the FBS with at least two sacks this season.

durr-ability

Wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. ranks third in the conference and eighth nationally with 7.67 receptions per game. Durr also ranks fourth in the country in receiving yards (476) and receptions (46).
He recorded seven receptions for a career-high 149 yards vs. Nebraska (10/3). He has recorded six or more catches in five of six games this season.
He became the first receiver to record 44+ receptions in his first six games as a Terp.
He is the only power conference player to have 135+ receiving yards in the first quarter of a game this season, which he did at Nebraska (10/3).
Durr Jr. joined Buffalo Bills star WR D.J. Moore (12-210, 2TD, 2017) and two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith (14-224, 4TD, 2010) as the only Terps in the past 30 seasons with at least 12 catches, 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a game which he did against Virginia Tech (9/19).
Durr Jr. recorded at least 100 receiving yards and a touchdown against both UConn and Virginia Tech. The only other Terps to record at least 100 receiving yards and a touchdown in consecutive games this century are Vernon Davis (2005), Torrey Smith (2010), Stefon Diggs (2013), Dontay Demus Jr. (2021) and Tai Felton (2024).
He is the only Maryland player since 1996 to have 10+ receptions in consecutive games and is just the third Terrapin over the last 30 seasons to record 6+ receptions in 5+ straight games to begin a season joining Levern Jacobs (2013), and Tai Felton (2024).
Durr Jr. is the ninth Big Ten player since 1996 to have 10+ receptions and 1+ rec TD in consecutive games.

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boomin bryce

Bryce McFerson ranks third in the Big Ten with 1,086 punting yards.
He averaged 44.6 yards on five punts at Nebraska (10/3), including a 50-yarder, and placed two inside the 20-yard line.
Against UCLA (9/26), he averaged 44.8 yards on eight punts, including four of at least 50 yards and a season-long 58-yarder.
McFerson holds Maryland's career punting average record at 44.4 yards per punt.
He ranks 13th in program history in career punting yards with 5,918.

Bryce McFerson lines up a punt against #5 Ohio State

Bryce McFerson ranks first in school history in career punting average (44.4 yards).

marvelous malik

Quarterback Malik Washington is first in the Big Ten and ranks 12th nationally with 27.67 completions per game.
He ranks seventh in program history in both career completions (409) and completion percentage (59.0%). He also ranks 10th in career passing yards (4,315).
Washington's 409 completions rank sixth among Big Ten quarterbacks through their first 18 FBS starts since 2008, while his 4,315 passing yards rank 13th most.
His 4,673 yards of total offense rank 14th among Big Ten quarterbacks through their first 18 career FBS starts.

Malik Washington scores a rushing touchdown against #5 Ohio State

Malik Washington's is Maryland's fifth quarterback since 1996 with at least 20 career passing touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns.

finding fleming

Dorian Fleming has receptions in 15 consecutive games dating to last season and 29 of his last 30 games going back to 2024.
Fleming's 15 straight games with a reception is the fourth-longest active streak by a tight end in FBS.
He surpassed 1,000 career receiving yards on six catches for 72 yards with his first touchdown of the season against Virginia Tech (9/19) and he became just the fifth Maryland tight end in the last 30 seasons to record 10 games with three or more receptions.
Fleming's four consecutive games with three or more receptions mark the third-longest streak by a tight end in Maryland history.

Dorian Fleming running with the ball against Nebraska

Dorian Fleming has receptions in 15 consecutive games dating to last season and 29 of his last 30 games going back to 2024.

wingate finds the endzone

Daniel Wingate recorded 10 tackles, including one tackle for loss, and returned an interception 52 yards for a touchdown against No. 5 Ohio State (10/10).
Wingate is one of only three active Big Ten players with multiple career pick-sixes, joining Michigan State's Charles Brantley and Indiana's Rolijah Hardy.
His two career interception returns for touchdowns tie Maryland's program record.
He is tied for the team lead with 41 tackles and ranks ninth in the Big Ten.
Wingate was named to the 2026 Butkus Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Chuck Bednarik Award watch lists before the season.

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Players Mentioned

Chris Durr Jr.

Zion Elee

Dorian Fleming

Bryce McFerson

Malik Washington

Kaleb Webb

DeJuan Williams

Daniel Wingate

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