Football
COLLEGE PARK, MD – Maryland football completed its spring practice season with its annual Red-White Spring Game, with the White team winning 34-3 on Saturday at SECU Stadium.
Maryland fans were treated to a special afternoon as the Terps returned to the field for the first time since their triumphant victory over Auburn in the 2023 TransPerfect Music City Bowl. The game coincided with Maryland Day, a celebration featuring nearly 400 free events.
Quarterback MJ Morris was awarded the Keith “Special K” Moore Most Valuable Player Award. He led the White team and completed 6-of-8 passes for 65 yards, including a touchdown pass to Dylan Wade.
Defensive lineman Jordan Phillips was presented with the Randy Starks Most Valuable Lineman Award. He led the Red team’s defense with six tackles, including a half sack.
Team Red scored first, but the white team responded with 34 unanswered points the rest of the way. White had two pick-6’s from Keyari James (29 yards) and Jonathan Akins (94 yards).
In addition to Morris, Billy Edwards Jr. was 6-of-14 for 36 yards with the White team. Cameron Edge threw for 151 yards on 11-of-25 for the Red Team. Champ Long was 5-of-12 for 63 yards for team Red.
Nolan Ray all rushers for the White team with 96 yards, including a 49-yard burst, the longest offensive play of the day. Roman Hemby carried seven times for 26 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown. Ryne Acheson scored the other offensive touchdown on a 1-yard plunge, He finished with 12 rushing yards. For Red, Edge picked up 30 yards on one run and Eli Mason had 11 carries for 24 yards.
Ezekiel Avit led all receivers with four…
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