In the wake of one of the most difficult seasons in program history, the Maryland football team is facing a new beginning with the 2019 season.
Maryland came under intense scrutiny after offensive lineman Jordan McNair suffered heatstroke during a team workout May 29, 2018 and died two weeks later. Head coach DJ Durkin was placed on administrative leave in August and was replaced on an interim basis by offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Durkin was fired in October.
On the field, the Terps finished 5-7 (3-6 in the Big Ten) and came within a failed two-point conversion of defeating then-No. 9 Ohio State in overtime.
