Going into its 2018 season opener against then-No. 23 Texas at FedEx Field, the mood of the University of Maryland football team was uncertain, as were the futures of third-year coach DJ Durkin and offensive coordinator Matt Canada.
Much had transpired for the Terps over a summer filled with tragedy and tension.
At the time, it had been nearly two months since offensive lineman Jordan McNair died after suffering heatstroke, but only three weeks since Durkin had been placed on administrative leave with Canada named interim coach.
Now, going into Saturday’s home game against Michigan State, some of the uncertainty is gone.