# 2010 Maryland Terrapins football team

The 2010 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the University of Maryland in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was the Terrapins' (also officially known as the "Terps") 58th season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and its sixth within the ACC's Atlantic Division. They played their home games at Byrd Stadium and were led by head coach Ralph Friedgen. Maryland finished the season 9–4 overall and 5–3 in ACC play. The Terrapins were invited to the Military Bowl, where they defeated East Carolina, 51–20.
Friedgen was fired at the end of the season. He was replaced on January 2, 2011, by Randy Edsall, who was the head coach at Connecticut for the previous 12 seasons (1999–2010).

## Schedule

| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
| September 6 | 4:00 pm | vs. Navy* | M&T Bank StadiumBaltimore, MD (Crab Bowl Classic) | ESPN Mike Patrick, Craig James, Quint Kessenich | W 17–14 | 69,348 |
| September 11 | 6:00 pm | Morgan State* | Byrd StadiumCollege Park, MD | ESPN3 Matt Sweirad, Warrick Dunn | W 62–3 | 40,099 |
| September 18 | 12:00 pm | at No. 21 West Virginia* | Mountaineer FieldMorgantown, WV (rivalry) | ESPNU Rob Stone, David Pollack | L 17–31 | 60,122 |
| September 25 | 12:00 pm | FIU* | Byrd StadiumCollege Park, MD | ESPNU Rob Stone, David Pollack | W 42–28 | 33,254 |
| October 2 | 6:00 pm | Duke | Byrd StadiumCollege Park, MD | ESPN3 Jim Barbar, Drew Henson | W 21–16 | 39,106 |
| October 16 | 12:00 pm | at Clemson | Memorial StadiumClemson, SC | ACCN Steve Martin, Dave Archer, Mike Hogewood | L 7–31 | 72,484 |
| October 23 | 1:00 pm | at Boston College | Alumni StadiumChestnut Hill, MA | ESPN3 Jim Barbar, Rene Ingoglia | W 24–21 | 36,078 |
| October 30 | 3:30 pm | Wake Forest | Byrd StadiumCollege Park, MD | ESPNU Pam Ward, Danny Kanell | W 62–14 | 39,063 |
| November 6 | 12:00 pm | at Miami (FL) | Sun Life StadiumMiami Gardens, FL | ESPNU Todd Harris, David Pollack | L 20–26 | 55,434 |
| November 13 | 3:30 pm | at Virginia | Scott StadiumCharlottesville, VA (rivalry) | ESPN3 Dave Weekley, John Gregory | W 42–23 | 45,634 |
| November 20 | 8:00 pm | Florida State | Byrd StadiumCollege Park, MD | ABC Mike Patrick, Craig James | L 16–30 | 48,115 |
| November 27 | 3:30 pm | No. 21 NC State | Byrd StadiumCollege Park, MD | ESPN2 Dave LaMont, JC Pearson | W 38–31 | 35,370 |
| December 29 | 2:30 pm | vs. East Carolina* | Robert F. Kennedy Memorial StadiumWashington, DC (Military Bowl) | ESPN/TD Radio Pam Ward, Danny Kanell, Quint Kessenich/Kevin Sheehan, Gino Toretta | W 51–20 | 38,062 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Eastern time |||||||

## Before the season

The season prior, Maryland finished with a 2–10 (ACC 1–7) record, the worst in head coach Ralph Friedgen's tenure and the first ten-loss season in school history. Despite rumors to the contrary, Friedgen was retained, but then athletic director Deborah Yow stated the expectation was seven wins in the 2010 season.

### Key losses

From the already inconsistent offensive line, Maryland lost left tackle Bruce Campbell and center Phil Costa. The 6-foot 7-inch, 310-pound Campbell elected to enter the NFL Draft a year early, and was selected in the fourth round by the Oakland Raiders. Backfield bulwark fullback Cory Jackson was lost to graduation, as was former starting quarterback Chris Turner. Other starters whose eligibility was exhausted were defensive tackle Travis Ivey, defensive ends Jared Harrell and Deege Galt, cornerback Anthony Wiseman, and safeties Jamari McCullough and Terrell Skinner.

### Key returns

Maryland's offensive unit returned seven starters. Jamarr Robinson, the only returning quarterback with game experience, entered the season as the starter as expected. In 2009, he filled in for an injured Turner and completed 46 of 85 pass attempts for 459 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. Former 1,000-yard rusher Da'Rel Scott amassed 425 yards and four touchdowns on 85 carries but sat out much of the 2009 season with a broken wrist. Davin Meggett also returned alongside Scott to split touches as the number-one running back. Torrey Smith returned as the leading wide receiver and a strong team leader. The offensive line's loss of Costa was replaced with former walk-on Paul Pinegar. The defensive unit returned five starters, including returning tackle (131) leader linebacker Alex Wujciak, returning sack (6) leader Adrian Moten, and interception (4) leader Cameron Chism.

### Recruiting

College recruiting information :
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40$^‡$ | Commit date |
| Nathaniel Clarke OL | Washington, DC | Archbishop Carroll | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 282 lb (128 kg) | 5.0 | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: N/A |||||||
| Javarie Johnson LB | Washington, DC | Dunbar | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 208 lb (94 kg) | 4.5 | Jan 11, 2010 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79 |||||||
| David Mackall DE | Baltimore, MD | Fork Union | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | N/A | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75 |||||||
| Titus Till DB | Upper Marlboro, MD | Wise | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 4.6 | Jan 24, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78 |||||||
| Tyler Smith QB | Easton, PA | Wilson Area | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.7 | May 3, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Adrian Coxson WR | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore City College | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.5 | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 81 |||||||
| Devin Burns QB | Columbus, GA | Carver | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 172 lb (78 kg) | 4.7 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77 |||||||
| Tyrek Cheeseboro WR | Baltimore, MD | Milford Mill | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.5 | Jul 19, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75 |||||||
| Sal Conaboy OL | Clarks Summit, PA | Abington | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | N/A | Aug 27, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78 |||||||
| Ian Evans DE | Hammonton, NJ | Hammonton | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | N/A | Apr 29, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78 |||||||
| Max Garcia OL | Norcross, GA | Norcross | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | N/A | Dec 20, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77 |||||||
| Lorne Goree LB | Springdale, MD | Fork Union | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 4.65 | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75 |||||||
| Jeremiah Johnson DB | Suitland, MD | Suitland | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 153 lb (69 kg) | 4.5 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 |||||||
| Desmond Kearse LB | Fort Myers, FL | Dunbar | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | N/A | Jan 19, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78 |||||||
| Darius Kilgo DT | Matthews, NC | Weddington | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 311 lb (141 kg) | 5.3 | Nov 4, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 |||||||
| Rahsaan Moore DE | Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Wise | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | 4.6 | Nov 2, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75 |||||||
| Clarence Murphy DE | Hollywood, FL | Hollywood Hills | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | N/A | Jan 9, 2010 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76 |||||||
| Matt Robinson ATH | Columbia, MD | Atholton | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.6 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75 |||||||
| Mario Rowson DB | Norfolk, VA | Lake Taylor | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 4.4 | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 73 |||||||
| Jeremiah Wilson ATH | Winchester, VA | John Handley | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.5 | Feb 22, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76 |||||||
| Andre Monroe DT | Washington, DC | St. John's College | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 287 lb (130 kg) | 4.8 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77 |||||||
| Jacob Wheeler OL | Plantation, FL | American Heritage | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | N/A | Dec 24, 2009 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: N/A |||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 42 Rivals: 36 |||||||
| ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "2010 Maryland Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 3, 2010. "Scout.com Football Recruiting: Maryland". Scout.com. Retrieved October 3, 2010. "RecruitTracker 2008: Maryland". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 3, 2010. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved October 3, 2010. "2010 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 3, 2010. |||||||

## Game summaries
### Navy

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Navy | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| • Maryland | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
Maryland and Navy renewed their intrastate rivalry for their second meeting in 45 years at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The Terrapins took a 14–0 first quarter lead before the Midshipmen equalized in the second half. Maryland punter Travis Baltz made good a final period field goal, which proved the margin of victory after a goal-line stop by Kenny Tate halted a Navy drive in the closing minutes. Navy gained 412 rushing yards, but the Maryland defense allowed them to convert only two of seven scoring opportunities in the red zone.

### Morgan State

In Maryland's home opener they faced Division I FCS Morgan State of Baltimore in their first ever meeting. Maryland routed Morgan State, 62–3. The Terrapins held their opponent to 85 yards of offense, the smallest number during Friedgen's tenure as head coach. It featured the most points scored by a Maryland team since the 1975 game against Virginia, and the second-largest margin in the Ralph Friedgen era (after the 61–0 shutout of The Citadel in 2003).

### West Virginia

Maryland started the game against West Virginia with four crowd noise-induced penalties that pushed them back against their own end zone. The Mountaineers took a 28–0 lead in the third quarter, but the Terrapins responded with 17 unanswered points. The Maryland passing attack exploited the absence of West Virginia cornerback Brandon Hogan who had been suspended for a drunk driving charge. Quarterback Jamarr Robinson completed long touchdown passes of 60 and 80 yards to Torrey Smith, who dropped a third would-be score in the end zone. Offensive lineman Justin Gilbert suffered a knee injury, and the Maryland line surrendered eight sacks, including one which re-injured backup quarterback Danny O'Brien's ankle in his only snap of the game. It was the most allowed by the offensive line during Friedgen's tenure.

### FIU

Redshirt freshman Danny O'Brien started as quarterback in place of Jamarr Robinson, who had a sore throwing arm from the West Virginia game. In the first three possessions, O'Brien managed only one first down, and Maryland fell behind, 7–0. The quarterback then connected with Torrey Smith for a 32-yard pass, which was advanced to the Florida International 9-yard line because of a ten-yard facemask penalty. On the next play, O'Brien floated a pass to LaQuan Williams in the back corner of the end zone, and the point after touchdown equalized the score. In the second quarter, Tony Logan returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown, which put Maryland up 14–7 at halftime. It was the first time Maryland scored on a punt return since Steve Suter did so in the 2004 Gator Bowl. After Florida International equalized, Da'Rel Scott scored on a 56-yard rush with 2:46 left in the first half. In the third quarter, Florida International scored again before Maryland retook the lead with a 68-yard pass from O'Brien to Smith. Both teams scored once more, and with four minutes remaining in the game, Davin Meggett ran for a 76-yard touchdown. It was the first time Maryland had two 50-yard touchdown runs since Bruce Perry accomplished that feat in 2001.

### Duke

In the ACC season opener, Maryland was outgained for the fourth time of the season yet again escaped with a victory. The Terrapins surrendered no turnovers while taking away two from Duke, on two interceptions by safety Antwine Perez and linebacker Adrian Moten. Maryland held Duke to field goals in its first three possessions, and fell behind 9–0. Davin Meggett scored on a 9-yard run to cap a Maryland drive shortly before half time. In the third quarter, Tony Logan returned a punt 85 yards which helped the Terrapins a 14–9 advantage. In the final period, Da'Rel Scott caught a short pass from Danny O'Brien and broke free for a 71-yard touchdown. Duke scored to cut the margin to 21–16, and drove to the Maryland 38-yard line. Antwine Perez broke up a pass from quarterback Sean Renfree, which gave Maryland possession on downs and allowed them to run out the clock.

### East Carolina
## Awards

* Ralph Friedgen, ACC Coach of the Year
* Danny O'Brien, QB, ACC Rookie of the Year, Freshman All-America team

### All-conference

* Torrey Smith, WR, All-ACC first team
* Tony Logan, SP, All-ACC first team
* Kenny Tate, S, All-ACC first team
* Alex Wujciak, LB, All-ACC first team
* Joe Vellano, DT, All-ACC second team
* Paul Pinegar, OT, All-ACC honorable mention

### Players of the week

* Danny O'Brien, QB, ACC Rookie of the Week, September 27, 2010
* Danny O'Brien, QB, ACC Rookie of the Week, October 25, 2010
* Danny O'Brien, QB, ACC Rookie of the Week, November 1, 2010
* Danny O'Brien, QB, ACC Rookie of the Week, November 15, 2010
* Danny O'Brien, QB, ACC Rookie of the Week, November 29, 2010
* Antwine Perez, DB, Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week, October 27, 2010
* Antwine Perez, DB, ACC Defensive Back of the Week, October 25, 2010
* Antwine Perez, DB, ACC Defensive Back of the Week, November 29, 2010
* Torrey Smith, WR, ACC Offensive Back of the Week, November 29, 2010
* Kenny Tate, DB, FWAA Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week, September 4, 2010
* Kenny Tate, DB, Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week, September 9, 2010
* Kenny Tate, DB, ACC Defensive Back of the Week, September 4, 2010
* Joe Vellano, DT, ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, September 4, 2010

### Watch lists

* Travis Baltz, P/K, William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
* Adrian Moten, LB, Butkus Award Watch List
* Da'Rel Scott, RB, Doak Walker Award Watch List
* Da'Rel Scott, RB, Maxwell Award Watch List
* Torrey Smith, WR, Biletnikoff Award Watch List
* Torrey Smith, WR, Paul Hornung Award Watch List
* Kenny Tate, FS, Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
* Alex Wujciak, LB, Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
* Alex Wujciak, LB, Butkus Award Watch List
* Alex Wujciak, LB, Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
* Alex Wujciak, LB, Lombardi Award Watch List
* Alex Wujciak, LB, Lott Trophy Watch List
* Torrey Smith, Preseason All-ACC team specialist
* Torrey Smith, Preseason All-ACC team wide receiver
* Alex Wujciak, Preseason All-ACC team linebacker
* Tony Logan, PR, Phil Steele's Midseason All-ACC first team
* Adrian Moten, LB, Phil Steele's Midseason All-ACC second team
* Torrey Smith, WR, Phil Steele's Midseason All-ACC first team
* Kenny Tate, S, Phil Steele's Midseason All-ACC second team
* Joe Vellano, DT, Phil Steele's Midseason All-ACC first team
* Alex Wujciak, LB, Phil Steele's Midseason All-ACC first team