Maryland Terrapins Playoffs 2026
Maryland Terrapins 2026 playoff page. The Maryland are 3-6, 15th in the Big Ten with a -33 point differential and a 1-game winning streak.
Last time out they beat the Purdue Boilermakers 34-29 on the road. Next up: home to the Wisconsin Badgers (6-3) on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.667 record, including 0 games against teams currently in playoff position.
Maryland Playoff Outlook
Last game
W 34-29 at 
Purdue Boilermakers
· Week 1
Next game
vs 
Wisconsin Badgers (6-3)
· Week 1
Remaining schedule
3 games left · opponents’ record 0.667 · 0 vs current playoff teams
Big Ten Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Div | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  UCLA Bruins | 9-0 | 3-0 | +175 | W4 |
| 2 |  Indiana Hoosiers | 8-1 | 2-1 | +180 | W2 |
| 3 |  Iowa Hawkeyes | 7-2 | 2-1 | +140 | W2 |
| 4 |  USC Trojans | 7-2 | 2-1 | +74 | W1 |
| 5 |  Illinois Fighting Illini | 6-3 | 3-0 | +49 | W3 |
| 6 |  Oregon Ducks | 6-3 | 3-1 | +108 | W2 |
| 7 |  Northwestern Wildcats | 6-3 | 2-2 | +105 | L2 |
| 8 | Wisconsin Badgers | 6-3 | 2-2 | +73 | W1 |
| 9 |  Ohio State Buckeyes | 6-3 | 1-2 | +156 | L2 |
| 10 |  Michigan Wolverines | 5-4 | 2-2 | +30 | L1 |
| 11 |  Penn State Nittany Lions | 5-4 | 2-2 | +86 | W2 |
| 12 |  Washington Huskies | 5-4 | 2-1 | +40 | L1 |
| 13 |  Minnesota Golden Gophers | 5-4 | 1-3 | +24 | L2 |
| 14 |  Nebraska Cornhuskers | 5-4 | 0-3 | +123 | L3 |
| 15 | Maryland Terrapins | 3-6 | 1-2 | -33 | W1 |
| 16 |  Michigan State Spartans | 3-6 | 1-2 | -38 | W1 |
| 17 | Purdue Boilermakers | 3-6 | 1-3 | -26 | L3 |
| 18 |  Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 2-7 | 1-3 | -60 | L3 |
Season Trend
Maryland Playoff Push: 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Rutgers | 2-7 | L 30-37 | |
| 1 | vs Illinois | 6-3 | L 17-20 | |
| 1 | at Purdue | 3-6 | W 34-29 | |
| 1 | vs Wisconsin | 6-3 | ||
| 1 | at USC | 7-2 | ||
| 1 | vs Penn State | 5-4 |
This Maryland Terrapins playoffs page refreshes after every Maryland game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the Big Ten playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Maryland Terrapins playoffs FAQ
Are the Maryland Terrapins in the 2026 playoffs?
No, they have been eliminated from the 2026 playoffs.
What seed would the Maryland be?
They are outside the six playoff spots in the Big Ten today.
Who leads the Big Ten?
UCLA Bruins (9-0); the Maryland are 15th.
When is the next Maryland game?
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, home to the Wisconsin Badgers.
How hard is the Maryland remaining schedule?
3 games left against opponents with a combined 0.667 record; 0 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Maryland clinch a playoff spot?
Win the Big Ten, or finish with one of the five best records among Big Ten non-division-winners. A magic number appears here once a berth is within reach.
What is the Maryland record at home and on the road?
0-2 at home, 1-0 away; 1-2 in the division and 1-2 in the half.