The Terptalk Podcast

Welcome back for the latest episode of Young Terps as we dive into all the latest news surrounding a busy week for Maryland athletics for both revenue sports and on the recruiting trail.   Maryland men’s basketball kicked off the 2023-24 season against Mount St. Mary’s on Tuesday night as they cruised to a 68-53 win as DeShawn Harris-Smith and Julian Reese led the way. Harris-Smith made his presen...

Welcome back for the latest episode of the Young Terps podcast as we analyze Maryland's latest humbling loss to Penn State as four turnovers told the tale in a 51-15 loss. "They came in here and kicked our butts and we got outplayed and outcoached," head coach Mike Locksley said following the loss. "We didn't make plays in any of the three phases that we’re going to need to make consistently." So,...

Welcome back to the latest episode of Young Terps, where we preview Maryland football's next game against ninth-ranked Penn State. What should the Terps watch out for? How do they stack up on both sides of the ball? We take a dive into the match. Maryland also suffered its third decommitment of the cycle, but was it a true decommit? We dish the scoop. Plus, the latest on five-star Derik Queen with...

Welcome back to the latest episode of Young Terps, where we break down what went wrong in Maryland's 33-27 loss at Northwestern and what it means. Maryland was able to start hot on both sides of the ball, with the offense opening the game with a touchdown while the defense registered a pair of sacks to force an early punt. But Northwestern found its groove and four consecutive scoring possessions...

Welcome back to the latest episode of Young Terps, where we break down Maryland football’s next game coming out of the bye weekend.   Maryland will turn the page and hit the road for their third road game of Big Ten play when they take on Northwestern (3-4, 1-3). On paper, Maryland matches up well and the opening line reflected that as the Terps opened as 13.5-point favorites on the road. But what...

Welcome back for the latest episode of Young Terps, where we wrap up the first half of the football season before previewing year two of the Kevin Willard era with the season opener weeks away.   Maryland football fell to 5-2 (2-2) after a humbling home loss against Illinois over the weekend. We offer our final thoughts with Maryland now in their bye week and look ahead what to expect—and what nee...

Welcome back for the latest episode of Young Terps, where we dive into Maryland football’s homecoming opponent with the Illinois Fighting Illini headed to College Park.   After suffering its first loss of the season against fourth-ranked Ohio State, Maryland has a chance to bounce back and move to 5-0 at home this weekend, marking the first time the Terps have done so since 2008. While the Terps w...

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Young Terps podcast, where we recap what we right and wrong in Maryland's 37-17 loss at fourth-ranked Ohio State. Was Maryland's matchup against Ohio State a case of Maryland fumbling an upset? We dissect the game in Columbus. Maryland had a chance to come away with the win and for the first 30 minutes, they looked like the dominant team. Maryland found th...

Welcome back for the latest episode of Young Terps, where we break down Maryland’s biggest game through the first half of the 2023 season as they prepare for their noon kickoff against the fourth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. We talk about the implications of a potential 6-0 start as Maryland looks to pull off its first win against Ohio State in nine tries. Maryland and Ohio State enter Saturday as...

With its third consecutive win against Indiana, we talk about the impact of Maryland moving to 5-0. Head coach Mike Locksley also had a chance to reflect on that following the win. “I think the biggest thing is that it validates me. I got a boss that took a chance and hired me, gave me a chance. I’ve been a failed head coach and Damon [Evans] hired me and gave me this opportunity and all he’s done...

Welcome back to the latest episode of Young Terps, where we break down Maryland football's undefeated start as they return back to SECU Stadium this weekend. After defeating Michigan State on the road last weekend, 31-9, Maryland will shift gears for their fourth home game of the 2023 season to host Indiana. Not only will Maryland look to pick up its fourth home win of the season, but head coach M...

Maryland shut up the fast start critics on both sides of the ball, opening with. an interception that led to a touchdown on the first series for the offense. In fact, Maryland used three touchdowns on consecutive drives to build a comfortable lead against the Spartans, but what happened in the second half? What is the next level for Maryland's offense? Can the Terps find more consistency on the gr...

Maryland begins Big Ten play on Saturday when they travel to East Lansing to face the Michigan State Spartans, and the timing of the matchup draws plenty of uncertainty surrounding the Spartans. Shortly after falling 41-7 to Washington at home, Michigan State announced the intent to fire Mel Tucker as head coach with Harlon Barnett filling in as the interim. So what should Maryland fans expect on...

Ahmed and Mason breakdown the Terps big win over Virginia on Friday night.

Welcome back for another episode of Young Terps, where we discuss Maryland football’s non-conference finale against Virginia on Friday night.   After rallying for a 38-20 win over Charlotte last weekend, Maryland is bouncing back from a short week where they will look to hand Virginia its first 0-3 start since 2016 as head coach Tony Elliott looks to right the ship.   After a slow start doomed Mar...

It wasn’t all pretty as we break down the early lackluster effort after Maryland was down 14-0 just minutes into the game. “Our standard is to start fast and finish strong and we didn’t do either one of those two things and we’re still able to come away with a pretty good win,” head coach Mike Locksley said postgame . “And so for us, nobody in locker room is excited about how we played but we over...

Ahmed and Mason discuss Biff Poggi and Charlotte upcoming trip to College Park

Maryland football cruised to its first victory of the 2023 season, dominating Towson in a 38-6 win inside SECU Stadium. Maryland kicked off the scoring with touchdowns on three of its first four drives and never looked back as quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa threw for over 250 yards before Billy Edwards Jr. and Cam Edge closed out the game. But all eyes were on the offensive line, and with right tac...

Mason, Ahmed, and Wayne talk about the Terps 2023 season. 

Mason and Ahmed discuss the Terps Defense for 2023.  Follow us on Twitter @YoungTerp1

Mason and Ahmed talk about the Terps offense for the upcoming 2023 season and if the OLine can gel together in a pivotal year for the program. 

It is Football season in College Park and the YoungTerps are back! with a new cast for 2023 featuring Mason Viener, Ahmed Ghafir, and Jack Rothenberg.  Ahmed and Jack are joined by Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt to preview his outlook for the Terps. 

Mason is joined by Wayne and Todd to kick off March Madness for the Men's and Women's basketball Teams. 

Mason and Todd break down the Terps road woes and the upcoming Big Ten tournament. 

Mason is joined by Todd for a full non-rev report and Men's Basketball breakdown.