2013 Maryland Terrapins football team
{{short description|American college football season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2013}}
{{Infobox college sports team season
| year = 2013
| team = Maryland Terrapins
| sport = football
| image = Maryland Terrapins logo.svg
| image_size = 125
| conference = Atlantic Coast Conference
| division = Atlantic Division
| short_conf = ACC
| record = 7–6
| conf_record = 3–5
| head_coach = Randy Edsall
| hc_year = 3rd
| off_coach = Mike Locksley
| oc_year = 2nd
| off_scheme = Multiple
| def_coach = Brian Stewart
| dc_year = 2nd
| def_scheme = 3–4
| captain =
| stadium = Byrd Stadium
| bowl = Military Bowl
| bowl_result = L 20–31 vs. Marshall
}}
{{2013 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings}}
The 2013 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the University of Maryland, College Park in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Terrapins were led by third-year head coach Randy Edsall and play their home games at Byrd Stadium. This marked the Terrapins' 61st and final season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and their ninth season in the ACC's Atlantic Division. They finished the season 7–6 overall and 3–5 in ACC play to place fifth in the Atlantic Division. They were invited to the Military Bowl, where they lost to Marshall.
Before the season
On June 25, 2013 top ranked recruit and high school All-American, Derwin Gray, was declared academically ineligible for the 2013 season and will not enroll in school. He is planning to explore options with prep schools and junior colleges and eventually return to Maryland.{{cite news |title=Incoming Freshman OL Derwin Gray Won't Enroll at Maryland Due to Academic Issues|first=Alex|last=Prewitt|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/terrapins-insider/wp/2013/06/25/incoming-freshman-ol-derwin-gray-wont-enroll-at-maryland-due-to-academic-issues/|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=June 25, 2013|access-date=June 25, 2013}}
On August 3, 2013 sophomore running back Wes Brown was suspended for one year. He will miss the entire 2013 season but he may be reinstated in time to join spring practices in 2014 should he comply with certain guidelines. The suspension was handed out in conjunction with a series of offseason transgressions to include being a suspect in a shooting in Baltimore.{{cite web |title=Maryland RB Wes Brown Suspended for 2013 Season|first=Chip|last=Patterson|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/22999999/maryland-rb-wes-brown-suspended-for-2013-season|work=CBS Sports|date=August 3, 2013|access-date=August 3, 2013}}
Schedule
{{CFB schedule
| rankyear = 2012
| poll = AP
| timezone = Eastern
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = August 31
| time = 12:30 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| opponent = FIU
| site_stadium = Byrd Stadium
| site_cityst = College Park, MD
| tv = ACCRSN{{cite web |title=2013 Game Notes (Game 01 – Florida International.indd – 2527667.pdf)|url=http://www.umterps.com/pdf9/2527667.pdf?ATCLID=209227768&SPSID=716325&SPID=120713&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=29700|publisher=Maryland Athletics|access-date=September 25, 2013}}
| score = 43–10
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 7
| time = 4:00 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| opponent = Old Dominion
| site_stadium = Byrd Stadium
| site_cityst = College Park, MD
| tv = ESPNews{{cite web |title=2013 Game Notes (Game 02 – Old Dominion.indd – 2531363.pdf)|url=http://www.umterps.com/pdf9/2531363.pdf?ATCLID=209248952&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=29700|publisher=Maryland Athletics|access-date=September 25, 2013}}
| score = 47–10
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 14
| time = 7:30 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| opponent = UConn
| site_stadium = Rentschler Field
| site_cityst = East Hartford, CT
| tv = ESPN3{{cite web |title=2013 Game Notes (Game 03 – Connecticut.indd – 2534655.pdf)|url=http://www.umterps.com/pdf9/2534655.pdf?ATCLID=209255800&SPSID=716325&SPID=120713&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=29700|publisher=Maryland Athletics|access-date=September 25, 2013|date=September 9, 2013}}
| score = 32–21
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 21
| time = 3:30 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| neutral = y
| opponent = West Virginia
| site_stadium = M&T Bank Stadium
| site_cityst = Baltimore, MD
| gamename = rivalry
| tv = ESPNU{{cite web |title=2013 Game Notes (Game 04 – West Virginia.indd – 2540186.pdf)|url=http://www.umterps.com/pdf9/2540186.pdf?ATCLID=209261489&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=29700|publisher=Maryland Athletics|access-date=September 25, 2013|date=September 16, 2013}}
| score = 37–0
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 5
| time = 12:00 pm
| w/l = l
| away = y
| rank = 25
| opponent = Florida State
| opprank = 8
| site_stadium = Doak Campbell Stadium
| site_cityst = Tallahassee, FL
| tv = ESPN{{cite news|title=Maryland Football Draws Noon Kickoff for Florida State|first=Alex|last=Prewitt|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/terrapins-insider/wp/2013/09/29/maryland-football-draws-noon-kickoff-for-florida-state/|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=September 29, 2013|access-date=September 29, 2013}}
| score = 0–63
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 12
| time = 3:30 pm
| w/l = w
| opponent = Virginia
| site_stadium = Byrd Stadium
| site_cityst = College Park, MD
| gamename = rivalry
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 27–26
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 19
| time = 3:30 pm
| w/l = l
| away = y
| opponent = Wake Forest
| site_stadium = BB&T Field
| site_cityst = Winston-Salem, NC
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 10–34
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 26
| time = 3:30 pm
| w/l = l
| opponent = Clemson
| opprank = 9
| site_stadium = Byrd Stadium
| site_cityst = College Park, MD
| tv = ESPN
| score = 27–40
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 9
| time = 3:30 pm
| w/l = l
| opponent = Syracuse
| site_stadium = Byrd Stadium
| site_cityst = College Park, MD
| tv = ACCRSN
| score = 3–20
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 16
| time = 12:30 pm
| w/l = w
| away = y
| opponent = Virginia Tech
| site_stadium = Lane Stadium
| site_cityst = Blacksburg, VA
| tv = ACCN
| score = 27–24
| overtime = OT
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 23
| time = 3:30 pm
| w/l = l
| opponent = Boston College
| site_stadium = Byrd Stadium
| site_cityst = College Park, MD
| tv = ACCRSN
| score = 26–29
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 30
| time = 12:30 pm
| w/l = w
| away = y
| opponent = NC State
| site_stadium = Carter–Finley Stadium
| site_cityst = Raleigh, NC
| tv = ACCN
| score = 41–21
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = December 27
| time = 2:30 pm
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| neutral = y
| opponent = Marshall
| site_stadium = Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Annapolis, MD
| gamename = Military Bowl
| tv = ESPN
| score = 20–31
}}
}}
Rankings
{{See also|2013 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings}}
{{NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
| finalpollweek = 16 | harrisfirstweek = 7 | bcsfirstweek = 8
| AP_pre = NR
| coaches_pre = NR
| AP_1 = NR
| coaches_1 = NR
| AP_2 = NR
| coaches_2 = NR
| AP_3 = NR
| coaches_3 = NR
| AP_4 = RV
| coaches_4 = RV
| AP_5 = 25
| coaches_5 = NR
| AP_6 = NR
| coaches_6 = NR
| AP_7 = NR
| coaches_7 = NR
| harris_7 = NR
| AP_8 = NR
| coaches_8 = NR
| harris_8 = NR
| bcs_8 = NR
| AP_9 = NR
| coaches_9 = NR
| harris_9 = NR
| bcs_9 = NR
| AP_10 = NR
| coaches_10 = NR
| harris_10 = NR
| bcs_10 = NR
| AP_11 = NR
| coaches_11 = NR
| harris_11 = NR
| bcs_11 = NR
| AP_12 = NR
| coaches_12 = NR
| harris_12 = NR
| bcs_12 = NR
| AP_13 = NR
| coaches_13 = NR
| harris_13 = NR
| bcs_13 = NR
| AP_14 = NR
| coaches_14 = NR
| harris_14 = NR
| bcs_14 = NR
| AP_15 = NR
| coaches_15 = NR
| harris_15 = NR
| bcs_15 = NR
| AP_16 = NR
| coaches_16 = NR
}}
Game summaries
Games are broadcast on radio stations that are part of the Terrapin Sports Radio Network. Long-time broadcaster Johnny Holliday covers play-by-play, Tim Strachan provides color commentary, and former Terrapin quarterback Scott McBrien is the sideline reporter.{{cite web|title=Maryland Broadcasting|url=http://www.umterps.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=29700&ATCLID=208133609|publisher=Maryland Athletics|access-date=September 25, 2013}}
=Florida International=
{{See also|2013 FIU Panthers football team}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title=FIU vs. Maryland
|Visitor=Panthers
|V1= 3
|V2= 7
|V3= 0
|V4= 0
|Host=Terrapins
|H1= 13
|H2= 27
|H3= 0
|H4= 3
|Date=August 31, 2013
|Location=Byrd Stadium • College Park, Maryland
|StartTime=12:30 p.m.
|TimeZone=ET
|ElapsedTime=3:10
|Attendance=36,321
|Weather=Sunny, {{convert|87|F}}, Wind {{convert|6|mph|abbr=on}} SSE
|Referee=Ken Antee
|TVAnnouncers=Wes Durham (play-by-play), Brian Stann (color), Jenn Hildreth (sidelines)
|TVStation=RSN
}}
- Sources: {{cite web|title=Postgame Notes: Maryland 43, FIU 10|url=http://www.umterps.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=120713&DB_OEM_ID=29700&ATCLID=209247927|publisher=Maryland Athletics|access-date=September 25, 2013}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|FirstEntry=yes
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 11:48
|Team= MD
|Event= Brad Craddock 20-yard field goal
|Score= MD 3–0
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 10:15
|Team= MD
|Event= Brad Craddock 25-yard field goal
|Score= MD 6–0
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 7:33
|Team= FIU
|Event= Sergio Sroka 32-yard field goal
|Score= MD 6–3
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 5:50
|Team= MD
|Event= C.J. Brown 29-yard run (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 13–3
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 14:54
|Team= MD
|Event= Deon Long 25-yard pass from C.J. Brown (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 20–3
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 8:30
|Team= FIU
|Event= L. Caldwell 1-yard run (Sergio Sroka kick)
|Score= MD 20–10
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 7:46
|Team= MD
|Event= Kenneth Goins 17-yard pass from C.J. Brown (Brad Craddock kick failed)
|Score= MD 26–10
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 5:58
|Team= MD
|Event= Stefon Diggs 66-yard pass from C.J. Brown (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 33–10
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 1:16
|Team= MD
|Event= C.J. Brown 11-yard run (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 40–10
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 4
|Time= 12:40
|Team= MD
|Event= Brad Craddock 23-yard field goal
|Score= MD 43–10
|LastEntry= yes
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
Maryland began its season at home taking on the FIU Panthers. Prior to this game, Maryland had won all of the previous three meetings between the two schools. The fourth meeting would have the same result.
C.J. Brown returned to quarterback the Terps for his first game since 2011, having missed all of 2012 with an ACL injury. He dominated against FIU, completing 20 of 23 passes, passing for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns, and rushing for 105 yards and two touchdowns. 98 of those passing yards went to sophomore Stefon Diggs, whose day included a 66-yard touchdown reception. Junior college transfer Deon Long made also his presence known with 110 receiving yards and a touchdown.
While C.J. Brown was the leading rusher, other players also contributed to the ground game. Running backs Albert Reid, Brandon Ross and Jaquille Veii had at least 8 carries each, and their contributions helped the Terps amass 251 yards on the ground. Kicker Brad Craddock connected on three field goals and was 4 for 5 on PAT attempts. The Maryland defense combined for five sacks and limited FIU to just ten points, all in the first half.
FIU quarterbacks Jack Medlock and E.J. Hilliard were able to combine for only 80 yards and no touchdowns, completing 10 of 22 pass attempts. The Panthers were able to score a touchdown with 8:30 left in the 2nd quarter and pull within 10 points, but Maryland responded and scored three more touchdowns before halftime to secure a 40–10 lead at the break. Craddock would add his third field goal early in the 4th quarter for the final margin of victory.
{{Clear}}
=Old Dominion=
{{See also|2013 Old Dominion Monarchs football team}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title=Old Dominion vs. Maryland
|Visitor=Monarchs
|V1= 3
|V2= 0
|V3= 0
|V4= 7
|Host=Terrapins
|H1= 17
|H2= 14
|H3= 14
|H4= 2
|Date=September 7, 2013
|Location=Byrd Stadium • College Park, Maryland
|StartTime=4:06 p.m.
|TimeZone=ET
|ElapsedTime=3:08
|Attendance=38,377
|Weather=Sunny, {{convert|81|F}}, Wind {{convert|7|mph|abbr=on}} SE
|Referee=Pat Garvey
|TVAnnouncers=Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Joey Galloway (color), Paul Carcaterra (sideline)
|TVStation=ESPNews
}}
- Sources: {{cite web|title=Postgame Notes: Maryland 47, Old Dominion 10|url=http://www.umterps.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=120713&DB_OEM_ID=29700&ATCLID=209254769|publisher=Maryland Athletics|access-date=September 25, 2013}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|FirstEntry=yes
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 11:14
|Team= MD
|Event= Brad Craddock 32-yard field goal
|Score= MD 3–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 7:55
|Team= ODU
|Event= J. Brown 35-yard field goal
|Score= tied 3–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 5:18
|Team= MD
|Event= Brandon Ross 5-yard run (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 10–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 2:58
|Team= MD
|Event= C.J. Brown 5-yard run (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 17–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 5:19
|Team= MD
|Event= Stefon Diggs 41-yard pass from C.J. Brown (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 24–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 1:33
|Team= MD
|Event= Albert Ried 27-yard run (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 31–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 3
|Time= 6:56
|Team= MD
|Event= C.J. Brown 31-yard run (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 38–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 3
|Time= 0:15
|Team= MD
|Event= Nigel King 4-yard pass from C.J. Brown (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 45–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 4
|Time= 12:09
|Team= MD
|Event= Darius Kilgo safety
|Score= MD 47–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 4
|Time= 5:05
|Team= ODU
|Event= C. Boyd 3-yard run (J. Brown kick)
|Score= MD 47–10
|LastEntry= yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{Clear}}
=Connecticut=
{{See also|2013 Connecticut Huskies football team}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title=Maryland vs. Connecticut
|Visitor=Terrapins
|V1= 0
|V2= 13
|V3= 14
|V4= 5
|Host=Huskies
|H1= 7
|H2= 3
|H3= 3
|H4= 8
|Date=September 14, 2013
|Location=Rentschler Field • East Hartford, Connecticut
|StartTime=7:34 p.m.
|TimeZone=ET
|ElapsedTime=3:16
|Attendance=38,916
|Weather=Overcast, {{convert|62|F}}, Wind {{convert|5|mph|abbr=on}} NW
|Referee=Jeff Flanagan
|TVAnnouncers=Bob Picozzi (play-by-play), K. C. Keeler (color), John Brickley (sideline)
|TVStation=ESPN3
}}
- Sources: {{cite web|title=Postgame Notes: Maryland 32, Connecticut 21|url=http://www.umterps.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=120713&DB_OEM_ID=29700&ATCLID=209260522|publisher=Maryland Athletics|access-date=September 25, 2013}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|FirstEntry=yes
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 10:21
|Team= UConn
|Event= Lyle McCombs 5-yard run (Chad Christen kick)
|Score= UConn 7–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 11:10
|Team= MD
|Event= C.J. Brown 41-yard run (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= tied 7–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 7:44
|Team= MD
|Event= Brad Craddock 29-yard field goal
|Score= MD 10–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 4:05
|Team= UConn
|Event= Chad Christen 33-yard field goal
|Score= tied 10–10}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 0:00
|Team= MD
|Event= Brad Craddock 21-yard field goal
|Score= MD 13–10}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 3
|Time= 9:04
|Team= MD
|Event= Stefon Diggs 12-yard pass from C.J. Brown (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 20–10}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 3
|Time= 6:02
|Team= UConn
|Event= Chad Christen 34-yard field goal
|Score= MD 20–13}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 3
|Time= 2:07
|Team= MD
|Event= Dexter McDougle 49-yard interception return (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 27–13}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 4
|Time= 8:43
|Team= MD
|Event= team safety
|Score= MD 29–13}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 4
|Time= 4:48
|Team= MD
|Event= Brad Craddock 40-yard field goal
|Score= MD 32–13}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 4
|Time= 4:26
|Team= UConn
|Event= Shak. Phillips 75-yard pass from Chan. Whitmer (Geremy Davis pass from Chan. Whitmer conversion)
|Score= MD 32–21
|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
On September 16, Coach Randy Edsall announced that starting cornerback Dexter McDougle would miss the rest of the season following a shoulder injury suffered against Connecticut on September 14. McDougle, a 5th year senior with no medical redshirt option, will see his playing career with the Terrapins come to an end.{{cite web |title=Shoulder Injury Ends Terps' Top CB's season, career|first=John|last=Taylor|url=http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/16/shoulder-injury-ends-terps-top-cbs-season-career|work=NBC Sports|date=September 16, 2013|access-date=September 16, 2013}}
{{Clear}}
=West Virginia=
{{See also|2013 West Virginia Mountaineers football team}}
{{See also|Maryland–West Virginia football rivalry}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title=West Virginia vs. Maryland
|Visitor=Mountaineers
|V1= 0
|V2= 0
|V3= 0
|V4= 0
|Host=Terrapins
|H1= 14
|H2= 16
|H3= 0
|H4= 7
|Date=September 21, 2013
|Location=M&T Bank Stadium • Baltimore, Maryland
|StartTime=3:30 p.m.
|TimeZone=ET
|ElapsedTime=3:10
|Attendance=55,677
|Weather=Cloudy, {{convert|76|F}}, Wind {{convert|13|mph|abbr=on}} SW
|Referee=Dan Romeo
|TVAnnouncers=Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Kelly Stouffer (color)
|TVStation=ESPNU
}}
- Sources: {{cite web|title=Postgame Notes – Maryland 37, West Virginia 0|url=http://www.umterps.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=120713&DB_OEM_ID=29700&ATCLID=209265170|publisher=Maryland Athletics|access-date=September 25, 2013}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|FirstEntry=yes
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 4:41
|Team= MD
|Event= Dave Stinebaugh 6-yard pass from C.J. Brown (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 7–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 1
|Time= 3:53
|Team= MD
|Event= A.J. Hendy 28-yard interception return (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 14–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 11:06
|Team= MD
|Event= Brad Craddock kick 50-yard field goal
|Score= MD 17–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 7:08
|Team= MD
|Event= Brad Craddock kick 36-yard field goal
|Score= MD 20–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 1:35
|Team= MD
|Event= Brad Craddock kick 30-yard field goal
|Score= MD 23–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 2
|Time= 0:18
|Team= MD
|Event= C.J. Brown 1-yard run (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 30–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry
|Quarter= 4
|Time= 4:18
|Team= MD
|Event= Brandon Ross 3-yard run (Brad Craddock kick)
|Score= MD 37–0
|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{Clear}}
=Florida State=
{{See also|2013 Florida State Seminoles football team}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title=Maryland vs. Florida State
|Visitor=Terrapins
|V1= 0
|V2= 0
|V3= 0
|V4= 0
|Host=Seminoles
|H1= 7
|H2= 14
|H3= 21
|H4= 21
|Date=October 5, 2013
|Location=Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, Florida
|StartTime=12:00 p.m.
|TimeZone=ET
|ElapsedTime=
|Attendance=
|Weather=
|Referee=
|TVAnnouncers= Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color), Tom Luginbill (sidelines)
|TVStation=ESPN
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{Clear}}
Personnel
=Coaches=
Notes:
{{reflist|group=n}}
=Roster=
(to be added)
=Depth chart=
{{CFB Team Depth Chart
| OScheme = Single Set Back
| DScheme = 3-4
| SpecialTeams = Yes
| KeyReserves = No
| 3Deep = Yes
| QB_Starter = C. J. Brown
| QB_Backup = Caleb Rowe
| QB_Third = Ricardo Young
| QB_Fourth = Perry Hills
| QB_Fifth = Shane Cockerille
| QB_Sixth = Dustin Dailey
| RB1_Starter = Brandon Ross
| RB1_Backup = Albert Reid
| RB1_Third = Jacquille Veii
| RB1_Fourth = Joe Riddle
| RB2_Starter =
| RB2_Backup =
| RB2_Third =
| FB_Starter = Tyler Cierski
| FB_Backup = Kenneth Goins, Jr.
| FB_Third = Andrew Stefanelli
| SB1_Starter =
| SB1_Backup =
| SB1_Third =
| SB2_Starter =
| SB2_Backup =
| SB2_Third =
| WR1_Starter = Stefon Diggs
| WR1_Backup = Levern Jacobs
| WR1_Third = DeAndre Lane
| WR1_SchoolName =
| WR2_Starter = Deon Long
| WR2_Backup = Amba Etta-Tawo
| WR2_Third = Daniel Adams
| WR2_Fourth = James Bowman
| WR2_SchoolName =
| WR3_Starter = Nigel King
| WR3_Backup = Malcolm Culmer
| WR3_Third = Tyrek Cheeseboro
| WR3_SchoolName =
| WR4_Starter =
| WR4_Backup =
| WR4_Third =
| WR4_SchoolName =
| TE1_Starter = Dave Stinebaugh
| TE1_Backup = P. J. Gallo
| TE1_Third = Brian McMahon
| TE1_Fourth = Andrew Isaacs
| TE1_Fifth = Eric Roca
| TE2_Starter =
| TE2_Backup =
| TE2_Third =
| LT_Starter = Mike Madaras
| LT_Backup = Jake Wheeler
| LT_Third =
| LG_Starter = De'Onte Arnett
| LG_Backup = Silvano Altamirano
| LG_Third =
| LG_Fourth =
| C_Starter = Sal Conaboy
| C_Backup = Evan Mulrooney
| C_Third =
| RG_Starter = Michael Dunn
| RG_Backup = Andrew Zeller
| RG_Third =
| RT_Starter = Ryan Doyle
| RT_Backup = Moise Larose
| RT_Third =
| ROLB_Starter = Matt Robinson
| ROLB_Backup = Alex Twine
| ROLB_Third = Avery Thompson
| ROLB_SchoolName =
| RILB_Starter = Cole Farrand
| RILB_Backup = Bradley Johnson
| RILB_Third = Shawn Petty
| RILB_SchoolName =
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| MLB_Backup =
| MLB_Third =
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| LILB_Starter = L. A. Goree
| LILB_Backup = Abner Logan
| LILB_Third = Brock Dean
| LILB_SchoolName =
| LOLB_Starter = Marcus Whitfield
| LOLB_Backup = Yannick Cudjoe-Virgil
| LOLB_Third = Yannick Ngakoue
| LOLB_SchoolName =
| FS_Starter = Sean Davis
| FS_Backup = A. J. Hendy
| FS_Third = Elvis Dennah
| FS_Fourth =
| SS_Starter = Anthony Nixon
| SS_Backup = Zach Dancel
| SS_Third = Undray Clark
| SS_Fourth =
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| S_Starter =
| S_Backup =
| S_Third =
| DB1_Starter = Dexter McDougle
| DB1_Backup = Alvin Hill
| DB1_Third = Jarrett Ross
| DB2_Starter = Jeremiah Johnson
| DB2_Backup = Isaac Goins
| DB2_Third = William Likely
| RDE_Starter = Quinton Jefferson
| RDE_Backup = Roman Braglio
| RDE_Third = Andre Monroe
| RDE_Fourth =
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| RDT_Backup =
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| RDT_Fourth =
| RDT_Fifth =
| NT_Starter = Darious Kilgo
| NT_Backup = Nate Clarke
| NT_Third = Alex Walker
| LDT_Starter =
| LDT_Backup =
| LDT_Third =
| LDT_Fourth =
| LDE_Starter = Keith Bowers
| LDE_Backup = Zeke Riser
| LDE_Third = Ty Tucker
| LDE_Fourth =
| DE_SchoolName =
| PK_Starter = Brad Craddock
| PK_Backup = Adam Greene
| P_Starter = Nathan Renfro
| P_Backup = Michael Tart
| Kick_Returner = Stefon Diggs
KRWilliam Likely
| Punt_Returner = Stefon Diggs
PR William Likely
| Long_Snapper = Greg Parcher
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References
=Non-conference games: stats & game notes=
{{Reflist|group=a}}
=Conference games: stats & game notes=
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=Coach biographies=
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