Highlighting the second weekend of full college football action, the Maryland Terrapins seek redemption after their California debacle, opening their home schedule this Saturday evening against the FCS' James Madison Dukes.
Maryland's young offensive line was hopelessly exposed out West with the Golden Bears giving qb Chris Turner little time to establish the Terrapins' passing game. The new defensive schemes also proved ineffective in week one, allowing California to score nearly at will.
The Terrapins would figure to have an easier time against a lower division opponent but with Madison ranked #6 in the former I-AA, a victory for Maryland can not be assured. Start time is set for 6 p.m. on ESPN360 & WJFK/106.7.
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Other area teams will also return home after opening losses with the Virginia Tech Hokies hosting Marshall (1:30 p.m., ESPN360, WTEM/980), the Navy Midshipmen hosting Louisiana Tech (3:30 p.m., CBSCS, WZAA/1050) and the Virginia Cavaliers hosting top 25 power TCU (3:30 p.m., ESPNU, WTNT/570).
On the FCS level, Georgetown will open its home schedule against Lafayette (6 p.m., GUHoyas.com) while Howard plays its first game of 2009 at the D-IA Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3:30 p.m., MASN @ 11:30 p.m., HSRN.com).Labels: college football, james madison dukes, maryland terrapins, sports
