Depth at running back gives Maryland options behind breakout star Anthony McFarland Jr.

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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: The Ohio State Buckeyes run on to the field after defeating the Maryland Terrapins during overtime at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) runs for a touchdown against Maryland's Isaiah Davis (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) eludes Maryland's Antoine Brooks in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) poses for photographers with team mascot Brutus after an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Ohio State wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) reaches out to catch a touchdown against Maryland defensive back RaVon Davis, right, during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland defensive backs Antwaine Richardson, left, and Antoine Brooks Jr. chase after Illinois running back Reggie Corbin as he rushes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Illinois wide receiver Trenard Davis (15) is unable to make a catch for a touchdown in the end zone in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland running back Javon Leake (20) rushes past a group of Illinois defenders for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland players huddle in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones, right, runs past Texas defensive back Brandon Jones for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Anthony McFarland #5 of the Maryland Terrapins runs against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Anthony McFarland #5 of the Maryland Terrapins runs against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck, left, speaks with an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Chigoziem Okonkwo #17 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates with Brendan Moore #64 of the Maryland Terrapins after scoring against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, at right in gray, stands on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, center, huddles with the team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland offensive lineman Ellis McKennie (68) walks with teammate Taivon Jacobs as he waves a flag in remembrance of offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who died after collapsing on a practice field during a spring practice, after an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. Maryland won 34-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Rutgers punt returner Avery Young, left, tries to break free from Maryland long snapper Matt Oliveira in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland athletic director Damon Evans, left, speaks with University of Maryland president Wallace Loh before an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Penn State's Miles Sanders (24) gets past Maryland's Darnell Savage Jr. (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
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Indiana defensive back Jaylin Williams (23) and defensive back Marcelino Ball (42) battle to grab a pass intended for Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
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Maryland running back Anthony McFarland (5) carries the ball against Ohio State during the fourth quarter at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Ohio State won, 52-51, in overtime. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Ayinde Eley #16 and RaVon Davis #2 of the Maryland Terrapins dive after the fumble of J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland wide receiver DJ Turner, right, rushes past Texas defensive lineman Malcolm Roach (32) and defensive back Kris Boyd (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during overtime to win at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a sideline referee in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz greets Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Temple fullback Rob Ritrovato, center, celebrates his touchdown with teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Illinois quarterback M.J. Rivers II, center, looks for a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-0.
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Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) celebrates his touchdown next to tight end Luke Farrell (89) and wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) during the overtime of an NCAA football game as Maryland defensive back Darnell Savage Jr. (4) looks on at left, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland running back Javon Leake (20) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game as Ohio State defensive tackle Taron Vincent (6) pursues, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland offensive lineman Sean Christie, right, tackles Texas punt returner Brandon Jones in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland running back Javon Leake (20) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game as Ohio State defensive tackle Taron Vincent (6) pursues, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland players kneel and honor their deceased teammate Jordan McNair (79) before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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Ohio State safety Brendon White (25) celebrates a missed pass on an attempted two-point conversion to Maryland's Jeshaun Jones (6) in overtime at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Ohio State won, 52-51, in OT. (Brooke LaValley/Columbus Dispatch/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, watches his team warm up before playing Michigan State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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Maryland long snapper James Rosenberry, left, wears a helmet bearing a sticker in remembrance of offensive lineman Jordan McNair (79), who died after collapsing on a practice field during a spring practice, before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (6) makes a pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
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Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) lies on the end zone after he scored a touchdown during overtime of an NCAA football game against Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22), Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones, left, rushes the ball against a group of Illinois defenders in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (3) hands the ball off to Maryland running back Anthony McFarland (5) during the first half of an NCAA football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) scores a touchdown in the first half against Maryland at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Ohio State won, 52-51, in overtime. (Brooke LaValley/Columbus Dispatch/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **
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Maryland's Ty Johnson (24) celebrates his 98-yard touchdown return against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) carries the ball against Maryland during the second quarter at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Ohio State won, 52-51, in overtime. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **
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Maryland running back Anthony McFarland, cneter, fumbles while being tackled by the Michigan State defense in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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Maryland running back Talon Fleet-Davis (8) dives for a touchdown during overtime of an NCAA football game against Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland (32), Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (3) fumbles the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. Iowa won 23-0.
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Ohio State players run onto the field to celebrate after an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland running back Javon Leake (20) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Derwin Gray (55) and offensive lineman Spencer Anderson (54) during the first half of an NCAA football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (3) looks for a hole in the Indiana defense as he runs the ball out of the backfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada speaks with players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Ohio State players run onto the field to celebrate after an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada smiles during warmups before an NCAA football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Maryland running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (5) rushes the ball up the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-32.
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) hands the ball off to running back Anthony McFarland (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
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Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) celebrates his rushing touchdown against Maryland during overtime at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Ohio State won, 52-51, in OT. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **
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Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (6) watches the ball approach as he's defended by Indiana defensive back Jaylin Williams (23) who breaks up the play during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
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Texas wide receiver Devin Duvernay scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland punt returner Taivon Jacobs, right, rushes past Rutgers defenders Max Anthony, left, and Zihir Lacewell in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Illinois quarterback M.J. Rivers II walks off the field after not being able to convert for a new set of downs in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland long snapper Matt Oliveira wears a helmet bearing a sticker in remembrance of offensive lineman Jordan McNair (79), who died after collapsing on a practice field during a spring practice, before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis, left, catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Rutgers defensive back Damon Hayes in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Spectators hold signs in remembrance of Maryland offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who died after collapsing on a practice field during a spring practice, before an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Temple, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland tight end Avery Edwards, right, reaches but is unable to make a catch in front of Texas linebacker Gary Johnson in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during overtime to win at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland running back Javon Leake (20) checks over his shoulder for the Indiana defense as he rushes the ball into the end zone to score during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-32.
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Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith, right, celebrates with teammates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Javon Leake #20 of the Maryland Terrapins scores a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell, center right, is unable to hold onto a pass as he is tackled by Maryland defensive back Antwaine Richardson in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland offensive lineman Ellis McKennie waves a flag in remembrance of offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who died after collapsing on a practice field during a spring practice, after an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) lies on the end zone after he scored a touchdown during overtime of an NCAA football game against Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22), Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland head coach Matt Canada, right, reacts during the second half of an NCAA football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Penn State's Tommy Stevens (2) is chased down by Maryland's Jordan Mosley (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Pat Freiermuth #87 of the Penn State Nittany Lions scores a touchdown in front of Jordan Mosley #18 of the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland running back Anthony McFarland, center, rumbles to the 1-yard line during overtime against Ohio State at Maryland Stadium on Saturday. McFarland had a terrific day, rushing for 298 yards and two touchdowns for the Terps. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Jonathan Newton ** Usable by LA, BS, CT, DP, FL, HC, MC, OS, SD, CGT and CCT **
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Texas running back Daniel Young, left, takes a hand off from quarterback Sam Ehlinger in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger throws to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Texas head coach Tom Herman walks on the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman, left, scores a touchdown in front of Maryland defensive back Tino Ellis in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Iowa defensive back Riley Moss, left, breaks up a pass intended for Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (17) tries to rush past Temple safety Rodney Williams in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill, center, waits to huddle with teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) makes a 22-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, talks with Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada during warmups before an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) waves to the stands as he leaves the field after an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, in black, gathers with players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland's Javon Leake (20) is tripped up by Penn State's Kevin Givens (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
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Maryland running back Javon Leake (20) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Derwin Gray (55) and offensive lineman Spencer Anderson (54) during the first half of an NCAA football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Javon Leake #20 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates with Derwin Gray #55 of the Maryland Terrapins after scoring a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada watches in the first half of an NCAA football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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A 2-point conversion attempt sails wide of Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (6) in overtimeto seal the victory for Ohio State at Maryland Stadium on Saturday afternoon in College Park, Maryland. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Jonathan Newton ** Usable by LA, BS, CT, DP, FL, HC, MC, OS, SD, CGT and CCT **
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) grimaces as he is examined by team trainers after an apparent injury during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with Parris Campbell #21 of the Ohio State Buckeyes after scoring against the Maryland Terrapins during overtime at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (6) scores a touchdown against Ohio State cornerback Kendall Sheffield (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland defensive back Antwaine Richardson (20) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass attempt in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Jeshaun Jones #6 of the Maryland Terrapins catches a touchdown over Kendall Sheffield #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad, left, protects the ball as offensive lineman Donnell Greene, second from right, tries to keep Maryland defensive lineman Jesse Aniebonam away in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, top left, stretches for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, front, dives for yardage against Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) and linebacker Durell Nchami (30) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland defensive lineman Jesse Aniebonam (6) closes in on Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) as he throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-32.
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Maryland players celebrate in front of Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) after Maryland linebacker Tre Watson, second from right, intercepted a pass intended for Humphrey in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. Maryland won 34-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland's Brian Cobbs (15) catches a pass against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Jeshaun Jones #6 of the Maryland Terrapins catches a touchdown over Kendall Sheffield #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) waves to the stands as he leaves the field after an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Indiana running back Mike Majette (24) is brought down by Maryland defensive lineman Byron Cowart (9) as he rushes the ball into the Maryland secondary during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-32.
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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Micah Parsons #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions tackles Javon Leake #20 of the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Temple running back Ryquell Armstead rushes for a first down in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Temple fullback Rob Ritrovato, center, rushes past Maryland defenders in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, center, huddles with players in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, right, throws against the Maryland defense in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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Ohio State tight end Rashod Berry, right, tries to get away from Maryland linebacker Nnamdi Egbuaba (31) after making a catch on fourth down in overtime at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Ohio State won, 52-51, in OT. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
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Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) looks to pass as Maryland's Tre Watson (33) applies the pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) is sacked by Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-0.
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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Tommy Stevens #2 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes with the ball while being chased by Antoine Brooks Jr. #25 of the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland running back Javon Leake is tackled by Iowa defensive back Jake Gervase (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-0.
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, center, directs his players in the final moments of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Penn State's Daniel George (86) leaps over Maryland's RaVon Davis (2) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
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Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) runs in for a touchdown in front of Maryland's Antwaine Richardson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) is hit by Indiana linebacker Cam Jones (34), injuring his left leg on the play during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
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Ohio State wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) reaches out to catch a touchdown against Maryland defensive back RaVon Davis, right, during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Ayinde Eley #16 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates after recovering the fumble of J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Illinois quarterback M.J. Rivers II (8) walks off the field after being injured on a play in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) catches a pass in front of Maryland's Darnell Savage Jr. (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
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Maryland running back Anthony McFarland is tacked by Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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University of Maryland president Wallace Loh stands on the Maryland sideline before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr., left, intercepts a pass attempt intended for Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey, right, in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. Maryland won 34-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Ricky Slade #4 of the Penn State Nittany Lions scores a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Penn State's Shaka Toney (18) blocks a pass by Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Penn State won 38-3.
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Maryland running back Anthony McFarland (5) fumbles the ball into the end zone that Maryland tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (17) recovers for a touchdown after being tackled by Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner (20) and safety Brendon White (25) during the fourth quarter at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Ohio State won, 52-51, in overtime. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada talks with officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
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Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones, right, looks back at Texas defensive back B.J. Foster as he runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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A cheerleader carries a Maryland flag across the field in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) is tackled by Michigan State's Kenny Willekes (48) and Brandon Bouyer-Randle (26) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Tyrrell Pigrome #3 of the Maryland Terrapins attempts a pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland wide receiver Jahrvis Davenport scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Johnnie Dixon #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes makes a catch past RaVon Davis #2 of the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill, right, fumbles as he is tackled by Temple defensive tackle Michael Dogbe in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Temple running back Jeremy Jennings, right, rushes past Maryland defensive backs Antoine Brooks Jr., bottom left, and Darnell Savage Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill, left, is sacked by Temple defensive tackle Michael Dogbe, center, and defensive end Jimmy Hogan in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) brings down Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis, center, left, speaks with Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank on the Maryland sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland wide receiver Darryl Jones (21) runs with the ball against Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette (3) during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Texas wide receiver D'Shawn Jamison, left, rushes the ball past Maryland defensive lineman Byron Cowart (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland running back Javon Leake (20) rushes for a 16-yard touchdown against Ohio State during the second quarter at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Ohio State won, 52-51, in overtime. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **
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Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) celebrates his touchdown next to tight end Luke Farrell (89) and wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) during the overtime of an NCAA football game as Maryland defensive back Darnell Savage Jr. (4) looks on at left, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) scrambles from Maryland linebacker Mbi Tanyi (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Interim head coach Matt Canada of the Maryland Terrapins speaks to Tyrrell Pigrome #3 of the Maryland Terrapins during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Rutgers tight end Daevon Robinson, left, is unable to hold onto a pass attempt as he is hit by Maryland linebacker Ayinde Eley in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland players kneel and honor their deceased teammate Jordan McNair (79) before the start of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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Maryland defensive back Darnell Savage Jr. (4) intercepts a Michigan pass in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Ohio State tight end Rashod Berry (13) stiff arms Maryland linebacker Nnamdi Egbuaba (31) during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Interim head coach Matt Canada of the Maryland Terrapins reacts during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) recovers his fumble while being pursued by Michigan State's Kenny Willekes (48) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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Maryland wide receiver DJ Turner, left, rushes past Minnesota defensive back Antonio Shenault for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland running back Anthony McFarland (5) runs the ball against Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (92) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Also seen is Maryland offensive lineman Sean Christie (70). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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A television cameraman films the first half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Anthony McFarland #5 of the Maryland Terrapins is tackled by Jordan Fuller #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (3) hands the ball off to Maryland running back Anthony McFarland (5) during the first half of an NCAA football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (6) scores a touchdown against Ohio State cornerback Kendall Sheffield (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland offensive lineman Marcus Minor (72) screams in the tunnel before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland tight end Avery Edwards (82) does a snow angel on the field after a touchdown against Ohio State during the fourth quarter at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Ohio State won, 52-51, in overtime. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **
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Maryland linebacker Tre Watson tackles Illinois quarterback M.J. Rivers II in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md. Watson was ejected from the game on a targeting call on the play.
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada stands on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, top left, stretches for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) lies on the end zone after he scored a touchdown during overtime of an NCAA football game against Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22), Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Darryl Jones #21 of the Maryland Terrapins runs past Damon Arnette #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Tre Watson #33 of the Maryland Terrapins is ejected from the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania.
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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, front, dives for yardage against Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) and linebacker Durell Nchami (30) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) poses for photographers with team mascot Brutus after an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, center, gestures in the final moments of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. Maryland won 34-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland receiver Dontay Demus, center, is tackled by Michigan State defenders Xavier Henderson (3) and Raequan Williams (99) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
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A group of Maryland defenders tackle Illinois wide receiver Jordan Holmes as he rushes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland wide receiver Taivon Jacobs, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of Texas defensive back Kobe Boyce in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) is brought down by Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Michigan running back Karan Higdon (22) rushes in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland running back Anthony McFarland (5) is tackled by Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-0.
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Maryland running back Anthony McFarland (5) runs the ball against Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (92) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Also seen is Maryland offensive lineman Sean Christie (70). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs between Maryland defenders Darnell Savage Jr., left, and Adam McLean, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) carries the ball in overtime against Maryland at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Ohio State won, 52-51, in OT. (Brooke LaValley/Columbus Dispatch/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **
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Temple quarterback Anthony Russo throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

PUBLISHED: April 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. | UPDATED: June 29, 2019 at 12:58 p.m.

Michael Locksley’s first stint at Maryland began as the team’s running backs coach in 1998 and coincided with the arrival of LaMont Jordan, who remains the school’s all-time leading rusher with 4,147 yards.

That initial five-year tenure also included Locksley coaching Bruce Perry, whose 1,242 rushing yards as a sophomore in 2001 rank fourth among single-season performances in school history, and Chris Downs, whose 1,154 yards as a senior in 2002 rank fifth.

Locksley’s second stint, which started as the team’s offensive coordinator in 2012 and ended as its interim coach for the last six games of the 2015 season, included working with Ty Johnson and Brandon Ross, who rank fourth and fifth, respectively, in career rushing yards at Maryland.

As he prepares for his first season as Maryland’s coach, Locksley might be looking at a group of running backs that rival any in the program’s modern era.

Hesitant to compare this group with those he has coached previously, Locksley said recently: “We have a tradition of having really good backs come through this program, and I feel that with the group of running backs we have now, I feel really good that’s one of the position strengths of our team.”

It might be the position of strength, arguably the deepest in quality in the Big Ten.

Led by redshirt sophomore Anthony McFarland Jr., who was voted as a freshman All-American by the Football Writers of America and second-team All-Big Ten by the media after breaking Jordan’s freshman rushing record with 1,034 yards last season, the Terps are also diverse at running back.

Aside from McFarland, Locksley and running backs coach Elijah Brooks believe that rising juniors Javon Leake and Tayon Fleet-Davis, as well as redshirt juniors Lorenzo Harrison III and Jake Funk, will all be part of the mix. Both Harrison and Funk are working their way back onto the field after missing most of last season with injuries.

While he didn’t really get much of a chance until Johnson injured his calf toward the end of last season, the 6-foot, 210-pound Leake has always made the most of his touches. After scoring twice in nine carries (99 yards total) as a freshman, he had seven touchdowns in 34 attempts (309 yards) last season, including four against Illinois.

“There’s so much talent. I’m competing with some of the best backs in the country,” Leake said after practice Thursday. “You’ve just got to bring your ‘A’ game every day because you know the other person is not going to slack. You’ve always got to be prepared, you’ve always got to bring your best. It’s just fun to watch, fun to be with those guys every day.”

Leake acknowledged that the coaching change from interim coach Matt Canada to Locksley has put all the returning backs on more of an equal footing during spring practice, which will end a week from Saturday with the annual Red-White spring game.

“There’s new opportunities, a whole new coaching staff came in,” Leake said. “A fresh start, with everything that happened in the past. Just start fresh with these new coaches and show them what you can do.”

Brooks, who coached both McFarland and Harrison at DeMatha, said the talent in the running back room was part of the attraction for the job.

Listing all five upperclassmen by name, Brooks called it “a fantastic group,” adding that each player “brings something different to the table. … It was definitely enticing to work with a group like that.”

Though most assume McFarland will be the team’s featured back again — especially after he finished the 2018 season by rushing for 210 yards on 29 carries at Indiana on Nov. 10 and 298 yards on 21 carries and two long touchdowns a week later in a 52-51 overtime loss to then-No. 10 Ohio State at home — Brooks said the different roles will eventually pan out.

“So far this spring, we’ve been trying to balance out the reps as much as we can,” Brooks said Wednesday. “But a lot of it is going to be depending on who’s running the ball well that day, if they’re hot we’ll stick with them as much as we can.”

Locksley’s history at Maryland suggests that he’s more a believer in sticking with a featured back as long as he’s doing the job.

Jordan had 200 carries or more — including a career-high 266 as a junior — in each of his last two seasons. Perry and Downs both had over 200 attempts in the single seasons in which they were featured.

But in his two seasons working with Alabama’s offense, more players shared the carries, including freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts getting over 100 attempts in 2017. Virginia Tech grad transfer Josh Jackson, who is expected to start at quarterback for the Terps, is more in the mold of Alabama’s current star, Tua Tagovailoa, considered a pocket passer who can also run.

Much of Maryland’s success running the ball this season will depend on the offensive line, which needs to replace three longtime starters in center Brendan Moore and tackles Derwin Gray and Damian Prince.

The line has also been forced to play much of the spring shorthanded because of injuries to senior guard Terrence Davis and Marcus Marcus. The Terps recently moved redshirt freshman Austin Fontaine from the defensive line to the offensive line after junior TJ Bradley tore his patella tendon.

“I think our players and myself recognize the talent in the running back room,” offensive line coach John Reagan said. “As a competitor in general, you want to compete as best as you can possibly do, but when you see the talent behind you, and you don’t want to let them down, sometimes that’s an extra motivation.”

Leake half-jokingly called the offensive line “my best friends,” quickly admitting: “As a running back, the offensive line has to be your best friend. After every play, I’m either dabbing them up or saying, ‘Good job, I need y’all.’ I’m always constantly saying that, I want them to know I appreciate them for blocking.”

In reality, some of his closest friends on the team are the players he’s competing with on a daily basis — the other running backs. As competitive as the group can get playing video games, they are just as supportive during practice and games.

“Our friendship is so close, we just motivate each other,” Leake said. “If Tayon goes in, I’m going to be like, ‘C’mon Fleet, do what you do.’ If Ant [McFarland] goes in, I’ll say the same thing for him. We all know what we can do. We all know that we can help this offense score a lot of points. It’s no hate, no jealousy between us. It’s a close bond.”

Locksley isn’t surprised.

“It’s very typical. Most of the times at places where I’ve come from … there’s tremendous competition that goes on and everybody wants to be the guy, but I think there’s a mutual respect because of the work they put in together,” Locksley said after Tuesday’s practice.

“When I came in talking about building a family, you want to see your family do well, you want to see your brother do well. I want each to want to be the guy, and they’ve got a lot of trust in us as coaches that we’re going to utilize all of their talents for us to be a successful team.”

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