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1995 Maryland Terrapins football team

The 1995 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the University of Maryland in the 1995 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth season under head coach Mark Duffner, the Terrapins compiled a 6–5 overall record (4–4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference), finished in a tie for fifth place in the ACC, and were outscored by their opponents 251 to 210.

Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference Record: 6–5 (4–4 ACC) Head Coach: Mark Duffner (4th season) Offensive Coordinator: Dan Dorazio (4th season) Offensive Scheme: Run and shoot Defensive Coordinator: Kevin Coyle (2nd season) Base Defense: 4–3 Home Stadium: Byrd Stadium, College Park, Maryland

Statistical Leaders:

  • Passing: Brian Cummings – 1,193 yards
  • Rushing: Buddy Rodgers – 718 yards
  • Receiving: Jermaine Lewis – 937 yards

Schedule and Results:

Date Opponent Result Attendance
September 2 at Tulane W 29–10 18,159
September 9 North Carolina W 32–18 32,215
September 16 West Virginia W 31–17 48,055
September 23 Duke W 41–28 41,013
September 28 at Georgia Tech L 3–31 44,137
October 7 at Wake Forest W 9–6 19,107
October 21 Clemson L 0–17 43,603
October 28 at Louisville L 0–31 36,386
November 4 at NC State W 30–13 45,652
November 11 No. 14 Virginia L 18–21 45,720
November 18 at No. 6 Florida State L 17–59 68,400

The team started the season with four consecutive wins, rising to No. 24 in the AP Poll before a loss to Georgia Tech. After a win at Wake Forest, the Terrapins suffered a three-game losing streak (shut out by both Clemson and Louisville) before rebounding with a win at NC State. The season ended with narrow losses to No. 14 Virginia and No. 6 Florida State.

Notable players on the roster included quarterback Brian Cummings, wide receiver Jermaine Lewis (who also contributed on special teams with a 66-yard punt return for a touchdown against NC State), running back Buddy Rodgers, quarterback Scott Milanovich, and defensive end Eric Ogbogu.

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