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In crowded Maryland backfield, running back Anthony McFarland finding his way to play

As Maryland heads toward the end of spring football practice with Saturday’s annual Red-White spring game, one thing appears clear about the rotation of running backs third-year coach DJ Durkin and new offensive coordinator Matt Canada plan to use.

With senior Ty Johnson as the marquee player, it’s a deeper pool of talent at the position than the Terps have had in quite awhile — maybe in their history. At least part of the reason is redshirt freshman Anthony McFarland.

How big a part won’t be evident until the season begins Sept. 1 against Texas at FedEx Field, though the 5-foot-8, 195-pound McFarland has already started to think about that day.