Maryland football fans, mark your calendars because the stage is set for some exciting matchups this fall! The 2025 non-conference slate has been unveiled, and there's a Friday night twist to get us started in prime time. The Terps are kicking things off at home against Northern Illinois on September 5th at 7:30 p.m., lighting up SECU Stadium under the Friday night lights and broadcasting live on the Big Ten Network.
Before that Friday night showdown, Maryland opens its season against Florida Atlantic on August 30th. This marks the first-ever clash between these two squads and promises to be an intriguing noon showdown, again on BTN. The non-con action wraps up on September 13th when the Terps welcome Towson, a local FCS team, for a noon game that will be exclusively streamed on Peacock.
Now here's a stat to raise some eyebrows: Maryland holds the nation's longest non-conference winning streak at 15 games and counting. This impressive run includes triumphs over notable programs like Auburn, Virginia Tech, and NC State, among others. The last time the Terps fell in a non-league contest was back in 2019—a streak that's become the envy of many and the longest for the program in over forty years.
While the prime-time matchups have been set, the rest of the season's kickoff times will be announced following the Big Ten's traditional 12-/6-day selection window. So, stay tuned and be sure to catch all games live on the Maryland Sports Radio Network.
As the Terps look to rebound after a challenging season with just one Big Ten victory, all eyes are on their spring developments. The buzz around campus centers on the quarterback competition, particularly whether standout freshman Malik Washington can take the helm.
Coach Mike Locksley has had some encouraging words about Washington, saying, "I think he has been as advertised." Locksley, reflecting on his experience with a young Jalen Hurts at Alabama, points out Malik's remarkable maturity: "Not to compare, because I hate comparisons, but I would say the maturity level that Malik has shown at a very early stage in his career is what kind of gives me hope that, hey, this competition will be one that we see continuing."
With all this excitement brewing, Terps fans have plenty to look forward to as the season gets underway. It’s time to rally behind Maryland and see if they can continue their non-conference dominance and make some noise this season.
