The Terrapins were led by fifth-year head coach Randy Edsall, who was fired after starting the season 2–4.

Offensive coordinator Mike Locksley was promoted to interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

The 2015 schedule consisted of 6 home, 5 away, and 1 neutral site games in the regular season.

The Terrapins hosted Big Ten foes Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin and traveled to Iowa, Michigan State, the defending champions Ohio State, and Rutgers.

Maryland played Penn State in Baltimore at the M&T Bank Stadium for the 39th meeting of their rivalry[2] The Terrapins hosted three of their four non conference games against Bowling Green, Richmond and South Florida (USF).