After passing an easy test against three lesser-name opponents, Maryland football hits the road for a far tougher challenge at Wisconsin. Will Mike Locksley get a validating win that gets the fans fired up? What factors does Billy Edwards' situation present and what are the biggest concerns (and the IMS Radio crew's predictions) for the game?

Plus:

-- How did the big basketball recruiting weekend go?

-- Who will be Buzz Williams' next commit?

-- Could the Terps get two top-40 guards and what's the latest on Baba Oladotun.

-- What's the issue with Maryland's running game?

-- And lots more ... FEEL BETTER SOON LARRY!

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Maryland recently received visits from 2026 recruits Baba Oladotun, Kaden House, Adama Tambedou, Jackson Sheffield, and Trey Beamer. At least one player from this group seems close to committing while one is likely headed elsewhere.

Tune in to find out who from recruiting insider Colby Giacubeno! Junior County and Anthony Brown have visits coming up as well. Plus, the latest on Jalyn Collingwood's status. How much of a factor is the new practice facility? Initial reports seem promising.

Get all of your recruiting updates here and at InsideMDSports.com!

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In response to NBA 2K adding college basketball play to its game, we came up with 2K ratings for each member of the Terps. We also kept the video game theme going by coming up with player comparisons for Terps players from the inaugural NBA Jam roster in 1993. No, we aren't saying Pharrel Payne is the next Hakeem Olajuwon, just using the comp to discuss his projected role on the team.

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Although the quality of competition makes it hard to judge Maryland football's 2-0 start, the Terps have shown some promise, most notably in a true freshman class that looks like one of the program's most talented in decades. But can the Terps keep winning when the schedule gets real? And if the season is a success, can Mike Locksley keep his army of young talent in College Park?

Plus:

-- A huge basketball recruiting weekend is coming up.

-- How many top-50 players could Buzz Williams' first full high school class have?

-- Is this freshman class the beginning of something special (and some extra job security) for Mike Locksley?

-- No Maui Invitational for the Terps.

And lots more Terps talk!

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Did Maryland football's impressive season-opening win change expectations for this season? Is Malik Washington the quarterback the Terps have been waiting for? Plus:

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Eric Hayes was a guard for Maryland from 2006 to 2010 and he was one of the best shooters in school history. He joins Fear the Podcast to talk about how he ended up at Maryland, what it was like playing for Gary Williams, the best dunkers he played with, and pairing with Greivis Vasquez. He also shared some thoughts on the NIL era and what the Terps will look like under new coach Buzz Williams.

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Colby Giacubeno, a recruiting expert for InsideMDSports.com, joins Fear the Podcast to answer fan questions, share insight on Maryland's upcoming slate of marquee recruits coming for official visits, and update listeners on who the most realistic options are.

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At last, we've survived the sports-impoverished summer months. College football season is here, and so is a crucial season for Mike Locksley and Maryland.

How many wins will the Terps get?

Is Malik Washington The Guy at quarterback?

How can Locksley quiet the rumblings?

Plus lots of basketball recruiting news, emerging star linebacker Daniel Wingate gives us an inside look on the team and more!

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Jack Sheehan of InsideMDSports.com joins Matt Modderno on Fear the Podcast this week to do a position-by-position comparison of last year's basketball roster with this year's team. They go spot by spot and project whether it'll be an upgrade or a downgrade based on their expectations for the new group. Then Jack provides updates on several recruits who are high on Maryland's wishlist, including several who have scheduled official visits. Recruits discussed include: Baba Oladotun, Qayden Samuels, Abdou Toure, Junior County, Anthony Brown, Darius Bivins, Trey Beamer, Adama Tambedou, Asher Elson, and Chase Richardson.

0:00 - Intro

3:00 - Upgrade/Downgrade between last year and this year's roster

36:40 - Recruiting updates

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New Maryland athletic director Jim Smith has brought new energy to Xfinity Center, and along with it, hope that the athletic department and its teams can climb the mammoth mountain that is the Big Ten.

Smith joined IMS Radio for an in-depth session on the most pressing subjects during a time of turbulence, including:

How will he get the revenue machine pumping so Maryland can compete for top recruits and championships?

What are his expectations for and observations of the football team and Mike Locksley heading into a pivotal year?

How many more schools could join the Big Ten?

What is the future of the Olympic sports programs?

That and lots more Terps topics with the new AD. It's a must-listen if you're a Maryland diehard.

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