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Home field · SECU Stadium
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2025 record: 4-8 · Big Ten
Maryland’s meeting with Hampton at SECU Stadium is an early test of two programs trying to establish a different tone in 2026. Hampton arrives under first-year coach Van Malone after a 2-10 season, with seven returning offensive starters but no publicly declared opening-day quarterback. Transfer Jalen Woods represented the Pirates at CAA media day; fellow transfer Tre’Von Taylor is also in the room. Maryland brings back Malik Washington, whose prolific freshman season included 2,963 passing yards and 17 touchdowns, giving the Terrapins experienced production around which to shape the offense.
The game’s defining matchup should be Hampton’s veteran offensive line and rushing tandem against Maryland’s front seven. Center Jalen Williamson-Thomas, guards Aaron Garnett and Omari Allen, and tackles Collen Jackson and Sam Young III return alongside backs Donovan Shepard and Gracen Goldsmith. Their ability to stay ahead of the chains will determine whether Hampton can keep its quarterback comfortable. Maryland can counter with edge Sidney Stewart, who posted seven sacks last season, and linebacker Daniel Wingate, the defense’s returning tackling leader. If Stewart forces the pocket to speed up while Wingate closes interior lanes, Hampton’s options narrow quickly.
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Maryland can control the game by pairing Washington’s arm and mobility with a steadier early-down rushing attack. DeJuan Williams offers value both as a runner and receiver, and center Michael Hershey anchors a line that protected the passer well last season, though the right-tackle picture was unsettled in spring. Hampton needs the opposite script: patient possessions, manageable third downs and enough success from Shepard and Goldsmith to keep Maryland’s pass rush from dictating terms. Defensively, safety Cam Sturdifen and end Korede Sogbesan must organize a unit replacing seven starters, limit explosive gains and create extra possessions rather than ask the offense to chase the game.