Although the 2018-19 Maryland athletics year started Aug. 16, it didn’t truly feel that way until this weekend. Students returned to campus during the week, and women’s soccer defeated Appalachian State on Friday night in the first home game for a Terps team this season.
Men’s soccer, volleyball and field hockey all started their respective seasons this weekend, and football opens its 2018 campaign Saturday against No. 23 Texas at FedEx Field. With each team getting the ball rolling, here’s what to watch for.
Football: What is the response to the turmoil surrounding the program?
After Jordan McNair’s death in June and reports about the program’s toxic culture under head coach DJ Durkin in August, this season seems rather meaningless.