Maryland Defense Rising Again | Maryland Terrapins Football News

Maryland’s defense exploded early last season, holding opponents to under 20 points in their first four games thanks to a ferocious pass rush and a turnover machine that snagged 19 interceptions. Even as the Big Ten schedule toughened, the unit kept them competitive — often when the offense stumbled. Daniel Wingate, a standout linebacker who racked up over 100 tackles (the first in seven years), leads with grit and faith, calling himself a “car stopper” for shutting down running backs. With coordinator Ted Monachino emphasizing disciplined run-stopping and aggressive secondary play, the Terps’ defense is primed to be their biggest strength in 2026 — and they’ve got the heart, talent, and leadership to keep building. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ad2c28dc251441f