Although likely its best and deepest position on offense, Maryland football will have its hands full defensively trying to stop their opponents’ rushing attacks.
Having to withstand rushing stampedes from the likes of Miles Sanders, Karan Higdon and J.K. Dobbins last year, the Terps’ defense allowed 183.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 85th in the FBS, and finished 86th in defensive rushing S&P+. Losing two leading tacklers in Tre Watson and Darnell Savage Jr. makes improving on that even tougher, as Maryland is slated to face another talented crop of backs next season.