The Only Colors · Oct 31, 2018
Get to Know the Opponent: Maryland
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SportsAfter playing three out of four games at home in October, the Spartans will hit the road this weekend and head out east for a matchup against Maryland. The Terrapin football program is in the news already this week for their bizarre decision to retain and reinstate head coach D.J. Durkin, despite all the evidence telling them to do otherwise. Here’s your primer on the other things to know about this weekend’s opponent.
School: University of Maryland
Nickname: Terrapins
Conference: Big Ten (East Division)
Location: College Park, Maryland
Head Coach: D.J. Durkin (3rd season)
Record: 5-3 (3-2 in Big Ten)
Mascot: Testudo
All-Time Series: Michigan State leads 7-2