A dominant home opener. A road win at UConn. And a difficult stretch of Big Ten losses already in the books. The 2026 Maryland Football Schedule has mixed early promise with tough results and now turns toward Homecoming against Rutgers, a pair of home tests against Illinois and Wisconsin, and a late date with Penn State. Maryland Terrapins football sits at 2-4 and faces a critical second half of the season. Here is the complete 2026 Maryland Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Maryland Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Hampton PiratesSECU Stadium, College Park, MD | 8:00 PM ETBTN | Win 62-0 | |
| Saturday | at UConn HuskiesRentschler Field, East Hartford, CT | 3:30 PM ETCBSSN | Win 38-14 | |
| Saturday | vs Virginia Tech HokiesSECU Stadium, College Park, MD | 7:30 PM ETFS1 | Loss 35-26 | |
| Saturday | vs UCLA BruinsSECU Stadium, College Park, MD | 1:30 PM ETBTN | Loss 54-3 | |
| Saturday | at Nebraska CornhuskersMemorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE | 4:00 PM ETFS1 | Loss 48-23 | |
| Saturday | at Ohio State BuckeyesOhio Stadium, Columbus, OH | 4:15 PM ETBTN | Loss 45-16 | |
| Saturday | vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsSECU Stadium, College Park, MD | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Illinois Fighting IlliniSECU Stadium, College Park, MD | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Purdue BoilermakersRoss-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Wisconsin BadgersSECU Stadium, College Park, MD | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at USC TrojansLA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Penn State Nittany LionsSECU Stadium, College Park, MD | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Big Ten ChampionshipLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 8:00 PM ETFOX |
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Early Wins and First Big Ten Tests
Maryland Terrapins Football Schedule 2026 opened with two wins before conference play began.
- Hampton at home (Sept 5)
- UConn on the road (Sept 12)
- Virginia Tech at home (Sept 19)
- UCLA at home (Sept 26)
Road Losses to Ranked Teams
October started with consecutive difficult road games.
- Nebraska on the road (Oct 3)
- Ohio State on the road (Oct 10)
Homecoming and a Bye Week
The schedule returns home for Homecoming before a week off.
- Rutgers at home for Homecoming (Oct 17)
- Bye week (Oct 24)
Illinois at Home and a Road Trip to Purdue
Late October and early November offer a home opportunity and a short road game.
- Illinois at home (Oct 31)
- Purdue on the road (Nov 7)
Wisconsin at Home and Closing Stretch
November finishes with one more home date, a long road trip, and a final home test.
- Wisconsin at home (Nov 14)
- USC on the road (Nov 21)
- Penn State at home (Nov 28)
Maryland Football Home Games 2026
Maryland has seven home games at SECU Stadium in 2026:
- Hampton
- Virginia Tech
- UCLA
- Rutgers (Homecoming)
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
- Penn State
The dates against UCLA, Wisconsin and Penn State stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
The 2026 Maryland Football Schedule features an early non-conference win, a tough mid-season stretch, and important late home dates. How the Terrapins handle Homecoming against Rutgers, the home games against Illinois and Wisconsin, and the final matchup with Penn State will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does Maryland play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
Maryland Football Schedule 2026 opened at home against Hampton on Saturday, September 5, at SECU Stadium.
When is Maryland vs Penn State 2026?
Maryland vs Penn State 2026 is set for Saturday, November 28, at home at SECU Stadium in College Park.
How many home games does Maryland play in 2026?
Maryland has seven Maryland football home games in 2026 at SECU Stadium: Hampton, Virginia Tech, UCLA, Rutgers, Illinois, Wisconsin and Penn State.
What is Maryland’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The consecutive road losses at Nebraska and Ohio State rank as the toughest stretch so far on the Maryland Big Ten schedule 2026, with late tests against Wisconsin and Penn State still ahead.
