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Maryland Sports Face Challenges: New Defense, Coaching Shake-Up

7/9/2025

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Maryland football is navigating a tough transition with a largely new defense, retaining just four players, including standout transfers Eyan Thomas and Dontay Joyner. The 2026 recruiting class, currently at the bottom of the Big Ten, emphasizes quality, featuring five-star talent Zion Elee. Meanwhile, Maryland basketball, led by new coach Buzz Williams, is striving for a coveted tournament berth amidst uncertainty.

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Story summary

Maryland football is navigating a tough transition with a largely new defense, retaining just four players, including standout transfers Eyan Thomas and Dontay Joyner. The 2026 recruiting class, currently at the bottom of the Big Ten, emphasizes quality, featuring five-star talent Zion Elee. Meanwhile, Maryland basketball, led by new coach Buzz Williams, is striving for a coveted tournament berth amidst uncertainty.