NOAH TRISTER
Maryland head coach Michael Locksley, foreground, watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Howard, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland prepares for program's first road game at Illinois

By Noah Trister Sep. 14, 2021 06:14 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — This week Maryland plays at Illinois for the first

Navy players raise their fists after singing "Navy Blue and Gold" after an NCAA college football game against Air Force, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Navy keeps Jasper in dramatic reversal, other assistant out

By Noah Trister Sep. 13, 2021 04:11 PM EDT
Longtime assistant Ivin Jasper is staying with the Navy coaching staff after

Navy quarterback Maasai Maynor (9) looks to pass the ball during second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Air Force, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Air Force tops Navy 23-3 on day of rememberance

By Noah Trister Sep. 11, 2021 07:00 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — No matter the result, this was going to be a special day

Maryland's Rakim Jarrett celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammate Chigoziem Okonkwo during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 in College Park, Md. (Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Tagovailoa, Maryland turn attention to Howard in Week 2

By Noah Trister Sep. 09, 2021 12:51 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — As Taulia Tagovailoa tries to grow as a quarterback, a

Maryland's Rakim Jarrett catches a pass for a touchdown against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 in College Park, Md. (Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Terrapins now need to build on momentum from big early win

By Noah Trister Sep. 07, 2021 05:53 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland could hardly have scripted a more exciting

West Virginia's Winston Wright Jr. returns of kickoff against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 in College Park, Md. (Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Tagovailoa, turnovers lift Maryland over West Virginia 30-24

By Noah Trister Sep. 04, 2021 07:19 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Taulia Tagovailoa threw for 332 yards and three

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2021, file photo, Maryland football quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa throws during NCAA college football practice in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Terps, Mountaineers face off in first meeting since 2015

By Noah Trister Sep. 02, 2021 12:00 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — In both of Michael Locksley's stints as a Maryland

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2021, file photo, Maryland football quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa throws during NCAA college football practice in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Expectations not a burden for Maryland's Tagovailoa

By Noah Trister Sep. 01, 2021 05:42 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — For Taulia Tagovailoa, high expectations come with the

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Southern California wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) catches a 5-yard touchdown pass as Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. USC and Notre Dame renew their storied rivalry in South Bend on Oct. 23. The Irish won their last meeting two years ago, 30-27. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Pick Six Plus: A dream road trip to see the whole AP Top 25

By Noah Trister Aug. 27, 2021 03:31 AM EDT
What does your dream college football road trip look like?

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo looks on during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Navy hopes to bounce back after offense sputtered in 2020

By Noah Trister Aug. 20, 2021 11:15 AM EDT
Anyone who watches Navy football knows if the Midshipmen aren't gaining

Maryland football head coach Michael Locksley watches during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Locksley says Terrapins ready for next step forward

By Noah Trister Aug. 16, 2021 04:17 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Michael Locksley's first season as Maryland's coach

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley answers questions from reporters during an NCAA college football media day, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Maryland's Najarian back after offseason surgery

By Noah Trister Aug. 06, 2021 04:32 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland backup quarterback Eric Najarian is back

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Temple quarterback Anthony Russo looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game against Navy in Annapolis, Md. Michigan State still has uncertainty at quarterback, and coach Mel Tucker is in no rush to clarify it. Russo, a transfer from Temple, joins the mix this offseason, and Payton Thorne is back after playing four games as a redshirt freshman. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
MSU's competition between Russo, Thorne just getting started

By Noah Trister Apr. 24, 2021 02:35 AM EDT
Anthony Russo went through plenty of change during his five seasons at Temple.

Ball State wide receiver Justin Hall (11) pulls away from Buffalo safety Tyrone Hill (33) during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Ball State contains Patterson, tops Buffalo 38-28 to win MAC

By Noah Trister Dec. 18, 2020 11:09 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Ball State coach Mike Neu had plenty of motivational material at

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) is tackled by Akron's Randy Cochran Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Patterson, No. 23 Buffalo eye MAC title against Ball State

By Noah Trister Dec. 17, 2020 02:31 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jaret Patterson and No. 23 Buffalo have packed a lot of

FILE - Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker runs onto the field before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in East Lansing, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. In a season of video conferences and empty seats, new Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is doing his best to help people get to know him. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Tucker trying (remotely) to help people get to know him

By Noah Trister Dec. 09, 2020 05:33 PM EST
In the middle of a discussion about recruiting during a pandemic, Mel Tucker

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is shown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 3 Ohio State has no problem with Spartans in 52-12 win

By Noah Trister Dec. 05, 2020 04:01 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Justin Fields ran, passed and blocked for unbeaten

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker looks on during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 3 Ohio State hoping for return to field against Spartans

By Noah Trister Dec. 03, 2020 12:22 PM EST
The first step for No. 3 Ohio State is showing up. If the

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, greets Penn State head coach James Franklin after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Penn State won 27-17. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Maryland-Michigan canceled; Wolverines' AD sounds off

By Noah Trister Dec. 02, 2020 02:17 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel strongly

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) looks for running room as Michigan linebacker Michael Barrett (23) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Penn State beats Michigan 27-17 for first victory

By Noah Trister Nov. 28, 2020 03:31 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — In a year when everything seems so unusual and