Kasim Hill started at quarterback for the Terrapins until he suffered a torn ACL in the game against Indiana on November 10.

On defense, linebacker Tre Watson led the Big Ten Conference with five interceptions and was named first team all-conference by the media.

[2] He was later airlifted to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center to receive an emergency liver transplant,[3] where he died on June 13.

[4] Though no cause of death was initially listed for McNair,[5] findings published by ESPN in August show that he likely died of a heat stroke, with teammates and medical staff noticing an apparent seizure one hour before a 911 call was placed.

[11] Following intense uproar and protest over his return, Durkin was personally fired the next day by University President Wallace Loh.

In Matt Canada's debut as interim head coach, Maryland forced three turnovers in the final 6:09 of the game after losing a 24-7 lead.