{
  "id": 5364202,
  "title": "Maryland hosts Hampton in season opener for the Terrapins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/maryland-hosts-hampton-in-season-opener-for-the-terrapins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:26:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/03/maryland-hosts-hampton-in-season-opener-for-the-terrapins"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Maryland football team, known as the Terrapins, welcomed Hampton to the field for their season opener on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Hampton entered the game with a 1-0 record, while Maryland started the season at 0-1. The Terrapins' first annual subscription, priced at $205.00 plus GST, automatically renews at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, offering a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. The offer is available to new and returning subscribers only, with the ability to cancel at any time.\n\nOverall, the Terrapins' offense averaged 360 yards per game, placing them 85th in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Their defense allowed 402.1 yards per game, ranking 97th in the FBS. Quarterback Jalen Woods contributed 191 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while his completion percentage stood at 57.7%. Running back Amari Pryear rushed for 132 yards on eight carries, while Dedrick Borden caught for 45 yards and a touchdown on three receptions.\n\nOn the other side of the ball, quarterback Malik Washington completed 2,963 passing yards, scored 17 touchdowns, and threw nine interceptions, maintaining a 57.7% completion rate. Running back Dejuan Williams rushed for 501 yards on 128 attempts, adding three touchdowns to his output. Receiver Shaleak Knotts stood out with 717 receiving yards on 44 catches, recording six touchdowns. Hampton concluded their season with a 45-0 victory over Virginia-Lynchburg, securing coach Van Malone's first win since taking over. Maryland, however, fell to Michigan State 38-28, ending their campaign at 4-8 after a four-game winning streak at the beginning of the season.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}