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Locksley views bowl as 'first step' for Maryland

By Noah Trister Dec. 17, 2021 01:58 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland coach Michael Locksley can appreciate the

FILE - Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo watches against Notre Dame in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Nov. 6, 2021. No team's schedule has more bowl-bound opponents this season than Navy's, and that's part of the reason the Midshipmen are 3-8. The question now is whether that difficult schedule has prepared Navy for its biggest game of all — the annual clash with Army. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)
Tested by tough schedule, Navy awaits matchup with Army

By Noah Trister Dec. 09, 2021 05:05 PM EST
At the beginning of the season, Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo declared this would be the

North Texas defensive back Jordan Rucker, left, celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA in Denton, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Jacobsohn)
Upsets by North Texas, others push bowl-eligible teams to 83

By Noah Trister Nov. 28, 2021 02:55 PM EST
North Texas needed to win its final five regular-season games to become bowl

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) drops back to pass under pressure from Boston College defensive lineman Izaiah Henderson (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Bowl eligibility count at 72 with plenty of teams in hunt

By Noah Trister Nov. 21, 2021 12:06 PM EST
These aren't exactly the stakes Florida and Florida State had in mind for their

Maryland offensive lineman Delmar Glaze (74) blocks Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) as he tries to rush in on quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 8 Michigan tunes up for Ohio State, routs Terps 59-18

By Noah Trister Nov. 20, 2021 07:11 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — By the time the fourth quarter began, it was OK for

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and his players take the field for an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 .Michigan defeated Penn State 21-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 8 Michigan tries to avoid letdown at Maryland

By Noah Trister Nov. 18, 2021 12:00 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Even Maryland coach Michael Locksley seems to

Texas Tech's Jonathan Garibay (46) kicks the game-winning 62-yard field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech becomes bowl eligible amid coaching transition

By Noah Trister Nov. 14, 2021 02:46 PM EST
Texas Tech fired its coach last month, part of a growing trend of teams making

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws the ball while being hurried by Maryland defensive lineman Lawtez Rogers (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dotson sets record, No. 22 Penn State beats Maryland 31-14

By Noah Trister Nov. 06, 2021 07:14 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jahan Dotson put on quite a show for the family

Penn State coach James Franklin signals to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Maryland begins run vs Top 25 foes, hosts No. 22 Penn State

By Noah Trister Nov. 04, 2021 11:46 AM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The stakes for Maryland and coach Michael Locksley are

FILE - Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown pauses after taking the field before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Austin, Texas, Oct. 16, 2021. A year after the NCAA gave athletes Election Day off, football teams all over the country were practicing on the first Tuesday in November. Although the NCAA's Election Day rule remains in place, teams could pursue waivers if they wanted to practice. Texas practiced in the morning, which was fine with Overshown. “We still have all afternoon to go and vote and stuff,” he said. "It works better for us anyways, keep the normal schedule, not try to mix things up right in the middle of the season.” (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
College teams receive waivers for Election Day practice

By Noah Trister Nov. 02, 2021 06:26 PM EDT
A year after the NCAA gave athletes Election Day off, football teams all over

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis runs with the ball against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Maryland snaps skid with 38-35 victory over Indiana

By Noah Trister Oct. 30, 2021 03:34 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Taulia Tagovailoa and Maryland can still move the ball

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) throws the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Indiana brings quarterback problems into matchup at Maryland

By Noah Trister Oct. 28, 2021 01:26 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Indiana's football season is not going as the Hoosiers

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) throws the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Amid tough stretch, Locksley looks back at 2001 Terps

By Noah Trister Oct. 26, 2021 05:18 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland will celebrate its 2001 ACC football

Navy cornerback Jamal Glenn, center left, celebrates with linebacker Nicholas Straw after Glenn intercepted a pass from Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, not visible, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 2 Cincinnati stays unbeaten with 27-20 win over Navy

By Noah Trister Oct. 23, 2021 03:39 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell could tolerate his team’s

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Unbeaten Bearcats put No. 2 ranking on the line at Navy

By Noah Trister Oct. 21, 2021 10:51 AM EDT
Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell's unbeaten Bearcats handled their first two

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa throws a pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Maryland 66-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Jones out for the season as Terrapins try to regroup

By Noah Trister Oct. 19, 2021 04:23 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland coach Michael Locksley said the goal for his

Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. is carted off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Injuries highlight risk in having top players return kicks

By Noah Trister Oct. 12, 2021 06:23 PM EDT
Jayden Reed has been a big part of Michigan State's resurgence this year,

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 24 SMU rallies, stays unbeaten with 31-24 win over Navy

By Noah Trister Oct. 09, 2021 06:47 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The last thing No. 24 SMU needed was to fall too far

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Navy looks threatening again entering clash with No. 24 SMU

By Noah Trister Oct. 07, 2021 12:59 PM EDT
Navy's football program was going through a bit of a crisis less than a month

Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. is carted off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Maryland's Demus out for the season with knee injury

By Noah Trister Oct. 05, 2021 12:29 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland's hopes of upsetting Iowa last week fell