Football Bowl Subdivision

Location: College Parks, Maryland
Nickname: Terrapins
Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Head Coach: Ralph Freidgen
Mascot: Testudo
Team Colors: Red, White, Black, and Gold
Fight Song: Victory Song
Stadium Name: Byrd Stadium
Field Name: Capital One Field
Field Type: Grass
Stadium Opened: 1950
Stadium Capacity: 54,000
Attendance Record: 58,973 - November 1, 1975 vs Penn State
Home Team Record: 329-185-17
All Time Record:
National Championships: 1953
Misc Info:

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip saw their first football game here in the 1950s.

On a clear day, the tops of the five tallest structures in Washington D.C. can be seen from the top of stadium: the Washington Monument, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the Old Post Office Pavillion, the Washington National Cathedral, and the United States Capitol. On a clear night, it is possible to see the lights of the Washington Monument, which is about 8 miles (13 km) away.

Official Athletic Website
www.umterps.com

Fan Websites, Forums & Blogs
maryland.rivals.com
www.insidemdsports.com

Social Networking
twitter.com/umterps

News/Media Links
www.diamondbackonline.com
www.washingtonpost.com
www.baltimoresun.com

University Website
www.umd.edu

RSS News Feeds
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Chamber of Commerce
www.silverspringchamber.com

State Website
www.maryland.gov