This week at Testudo Times, we’re taking an in-depth look at Maryland’s schedule as the college football season approaches. It’s another tough slate, checking in as the 17th-toughest in the country, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index.
The Terps start their season at home against Howard and Syracuse, before visiting Temple. After that, Maryland has the first of two bye weeks. When Mike Locksley’s team returns to action, it’ll host Penn State and travel to Rutgers and Purdue to start Big Ten play. Here’s what to expect from those opponents, with our predictions added in for flavor.