While Maryland brings in new talent and looks toward youth at the linebacker position in 2019, the Terps’ opponents return a lot of experience. The Big Ten has always featured some big names at the position, and this year will also feature challenges in the nonconference slate.
Three of Maryland’s 12 regular-season opponents were included in Bleacher Report’s prediction of the top 10 defenses for the 2019 season, which included Big Ten powerhouses Penn State (No. 2), Michigan (No. 4) and Ohio State (No. 9). As for individual linebackers, the Terps will face two of USA TODAY’s 10 best linebackers in the nation.