The Terrapins played their home games at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland, and competed in the Big Ten Conference in the East Division.

Head coach Mike Locksley signed a five-year, $21 million contract extension on April 29.

[5] Special teams coordinator Ron Zook resigned and was replaced by his former analyst James Thomas Jr.[6] Wide receivers coach Zohn Burden departed for the same job at Duke and was replaced by Louisville wide receivers coach Gunter Brewer.

[7] Tight ends coach Mike Miller was promoted to co-offensive coordinator.

[8] Sources: 31 players elected to enter the NCAA transfer portal during or after the 2021 season.