When Maryland takes on Auburn in the Music City Bowl on Saturday, it’ll break out some fresh technology. Fresh to college football, that is.
The Terps will have one-way helmet communication abilities that allow coaches to speak directly to designated players on the field — something has been available to NFL teams for nearly three decades but is still in its experimental stages at the college level. Both teams’ sidelines will also be equipped with electronic tablets that allow for instant film review.
There will be a few key differences between the NFL’s communications system and Maryland’s.