WEEK 2 PREVIEW: Maryland’s Record Win Streak Meets UConn’s New-Look Offense in Saturday Matchup

EAST HARTFORD, CT — The Maryland Terrapins (1-0) head to Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday afternoon to face off against the UConn Huskies (1-0). Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM EST on CBS Sports Network.

Both teams enter the matchup coming off emphatic, high-scoring season-opening victories. Maryland rolled to a 62-0 shutout over Hampton at home, while UConn launched the Jason Candle era with a 56-7 win over Lafayette.

Key Game Information

• • • Date & Time: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST

    • Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — East Hartford, CT

    • TV Broadcast: CBS Sports Network (Jordan Kent, Ben DiNucci, Doug Pederson, Brandon Baylor)

    • Radio: Maryland Statewide Radio Network (105.7 FM Balt / 980 AM DC) / UConn Sports Network (97.9 FM Hartford)

    • Series History: Maryland leads the overall series 3-1, including a 50-7 victory over the Huskies in their last meeting in 2024.

Storylines to Watch

1. Maryland's Nation-Leading Streak on the Line

Head coach Michael Locksley and the Terrapins bring the nation's longest active non-conference winning streak (19 games) into East Hartford. Under Locksley, Maryland is 21-1 overall in non-conference games, averaging 41.3 points per contest. The Terps will look to extend that run against a revamped UConn team.

2. The Dawn of the Jason Candle Era in Storrs

UConn hired Jason Candle in December after his successful 10-season stint at Toledo, where he won 81 games and two MAC championships. Candle made an immediate splash in Week 1, leading the Huskies to a school-record 671 yards of total offense against Lafayette. Saturday's game represents Candle’s first major FBS test with the Huskies.

3. Explosive Offenses Collide

• • • Terrapins Ground Attack: Maryland exploded for 365 rushing yards and six touchdowns in Week 1. Redshirt sophomore running back DeJuan Williams led the charge with a career-high 116 yards and two scores on just three carries—highlighted by a 94-yard touchdown burst, the second-longest run in Maryland history. Quarterback Malik Washington added 186 passing yards and a touchdown, surpassing 3,000 career passing yards.

    • New-Look UConn QB: Toledo transfer Kalieb Osborne won the Huskies' starting quarterback job and starred in his debut, compiling 355 total yards and four touchdowns (265 passing, 90 rushing).

4. Maryland’s Defense vs. UConn’s Rebuilt Roster

The Terps' defense was dominant in Week 1, allowing just 85 total yards and six first downs while forcing three interceptions (two by sophomore Messiah Delhomme) and recording five sacks. They face a UConn roster that features 60 transfer additions this season, including 21 former Toledo players who followed Candle to Storrs.

Key Matchup: Maryland's Front Seven vs. UConn's Dual-Threat Run Game

UConn racked up 301 rushing yards last week using a committee of backs alongside Osborne's mobility. However, Maryland returns significant defensive production (74%, ranking No. 4 nationally), led by All-Big Ten linebacker Daniel Wingate and freshman All-American edge rusher Sidney Stewart. Whether UConn's offensive line—anchored by captain Ty Chan—can protect Osborne and clear running lanes against Maryland’s disruptive front will be crucial.

Players to Watch

• • • DeJuan Williams, RB (Maryland): Williams averages an explosive 38.7 yards per carry after one game and gives Maryland a home-run threat every time he touches the ball.

    • Kalieb Osborne, QB (UConn): Osborne demonstrated elite duel-threat efficiency in Week 1, completing 73.1% of his passes while leading the team in rushing.

    • Daniel Wingate, LB (Maryland): Coming off a 102-tackle season in 2025, Wingate anchors the middle of the Terps' defense.

    • K'Von Sherman, LB (UConn): The first-team All-MAC transfer from Toledo set the tone for the Huskies' defense in Week 1 with five tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack.