Maryland men's basketball fans, get ready to mark your calendars. The Big Ten has officially released the Terrapins' conference opponents for the 2026-27 season, and there's plenty of reason for optimism in College Park.
Coming off a challenging 2025-26 campaign where Maryland finished near the bottom of the conference standings with a 4-16 record, the team is looking to turn the page. While the Big Ten's overall strength was evident during March Madness, the Terps found themselves outmatched by more physically dominant opponents. But with a revamped roster on the horizon, head coach Kevin Willard's squad is poised for a bounce-back season.
The newly released schedule features some intriguing rematches that Terps fans won't want to miss. Maryland will face Indiana, Michigan State, and Rutgers twice each — all teams that handed them losses last season. The series with Rutgers is particularly compelling, as it marks the second straight year these two programs will meet twice. After the Scarlet Knights swept last year's series, the Terps will be hungry for revenge on their home court.
One of the most exciting developments is Maryland's annual trip to the West Coast, where they'll take on both Washington and Oregon. There's some good history here: the Ducks were actually the last team Maryland defeated last season, a first-round victory in the Big Ten Tournament that kept their postseason hopes alive before falling to Iowa the next day.
While the full schedule with specific dates and times hasn't been released yet, this opponent preview gives Terps fans plenty to look forward to. The mix of revenge games, West Coast travel, and a retooled roster should make for an exciting season at the Xfinity Center.
In other Maryland sports news, women's lacrosse coach Cathy Reese is keeping her team focused on the "1-0" mentality ahead of a crucial NCAA Tournament quarterfinal matchup. The Terps' baseball team also picked up an impressive win, toppling Georgetown in a 7-inning slugfest. On the men's lacrosse front, defenders Trace Davidson and midfielder Marco Signorello have entered the transfer portal, opening up new roster spots for the program.