Breaking down the impact of five-star freshmen so far this season
There were 14 college football recruits in the 2021 class who earned a five-star rating. How have they played as freshmen so far?
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
4-0, 2nd in Big Ten - East
Texas A&M's troubles, a wide-open College Football Playoff race and more Week 4 takeaways
The College Football Playoff field hasn't expanded yet, and the race is already more interesting -- especially after Clemson and Texas A&M lost.
College Football Playoff: What we learned in September and will be watching in October
As summer turns to fall, the College Football Playoff race is no clearer than it was a month ago, with one exception: An ACC team isn't likely to be included.
Maryland improves to 4-0 with 37-16 win over Kent State
— After his unbeaten team won without playing its best, Maryland coach Michael Locksley kept his focus on the big picture.
Taulia Tagovailoa throws 9-yard TD Pass vs. Kent State (0:31)
Nine teams on the upswing with the best chance to keep the momentum going
Several teams that struggled through some or all of last fall are surging to begin the season. And these teams look poised to sustain.
College football's best: A Hail Mary for the win, an outrageous INT and 'Exit Sandman'
Here are the best moments on and off the field from college football's Week 3.
Petrino's late FG lifts Maryland over Illinois 20-17
— Joseph Petrino kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift Maryland over Illinois 20-17 on Friday night.
Taulia Tagovailoa leads Maryland to blowout win vs. Howard (0:59)
Tagovailoa throws three TDs as Maryland routs Howard 62-0
— Taulia Tagovailoa threw three touchdown passes, and Maryland routed Howard 62-0 Saturday night.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Maryland Terrapins: Full Highlights (1:49)
Taulia Tagovailoa throws a 66-yard strike for the TD (0:32)
Maryland walk-on receives surprise news from Kevin Durant (1:00)
2021 college football preseason true freshman All-America team
Tom VanHaaren and Tom Luginbill make their position-by-position picks for the best true freshmen of the 2021 college football season.
Answering the biggest questions about the ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 alliance and what comes next
Addressing the biggest questions surrounding the potential alliance between the three leagues and forecasting what could unfold over the coming weeks and months.
College football's top 50 newcomers: Which recruits, transfers and new starters will impact the game?
From fresh faces to stars in new places, who are the top 50 newcomers in college football for the 2021 season?
College football breakthroughs and bounce-backs: What to expect from last year's biggest movers
Outside of the top programs in college football, teams are always in a state of progression or regression. We take a look at the teams that are likely to sustain their 2020 progress and those likely to bounce back from a 2020 regression.
Which college football programs have been the biggest underachievers over the past 30 seasons?
There are certain programs that just can't seem to break through, despite some inherent traits that set them up for success. These are the teams that constantly prompt questions like "Why can't they win their league?" or "What happened to them?"
Can anyone close the gap on Ohio State in the Big Ten East?
After last year's loss in the national title game, Ohio State returns as the clear favorite. But is Penn State ready to bounce back? And what about Michigan or Indiana?
College football media days for each FBS conference
We provide you with the schedule for each college football team's media day ahead of the 2021 season.
Superlatives for college football's true freshmen - Fastest prospect, strongest QB and more
We are giving superlatives -- best hands, most physical -- for the college football freshmen making their debuts this season.
2022 college football recruiting class rankings: Oklahoma, Rutgers on the rise early on
Oklahoma and Rutgers moved up within the top 10, while schools like Oregon, Florida and Texas each fell down a slot.
Ranking the best college football teams that didn't win a national title
Who are the 50 best college football teams to not win a title? From 1983 Auburn to 2018 Alabama to 1947 Michigan, we break down the best seasons that did not result in a consensus championship.
Maryland to allow full capacity at home games
Maryland will allow full seating capacity for the 2021-22 season at home games, though all fans over the age of 5 regardless of vaccination status will be required to wear masks at indoor arenas and "crowded outdoor venues."
Maryland gov. inks McNair Safe and Fair Play Act
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday signed into law legislation that will enable student-athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses while also implementing greater safety measures.
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2021 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 2-0 | 4-0 |
| Maryland | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| Michigan | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| Penn State | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| Ohio State | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 3-1 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| Purdue | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| Illinois | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Wisconsin | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Nebraska | 0-2 | 2-3 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards353.38th
Rushing Yards166.0Tied-61st
Points For37.3Tied-57th
Points Against14.3Tied-121st
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaleak Knotts | WR | Committed | 82 |
| Preston Howard | QB-DT | Committed | 80 |
| Jayden Sauray | QB-DT | Committed | 80 |
| Perry Fisher | ATH | Committed | 79 |
| A.J. Swann | QB-PP | Committed | 78 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | B. Craddock | Lou Groza Award |
| 2002 | E.J. Henderson | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2002 | E.J. Henderson | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2001 | null. null | The Home Depot Award |
| 1974 | R. White | Outland Trophy |