Matt Modderno go throughs the top freshman campaigns in Terps history on the latest Fear the Podcast! Who would be on your Mount Rushmore of top Terps freshmen? Plus, he gives out some names who could be the next players to make this list.

With Maryland football on the verge of its biggest game in a while, the IMS Radio crew breaks down the Terps' chances against Washington. How far would a win go for the program and the fanbase? Will the Terps break their bye week and big-game slump?

Also, the latest on a bumpy stretch in basketball recruiting, and five-star Maryland football commit Zion Elee names the one question that he's sick of hearing.

Adama Tambedou, an athletic four-star forward, recently committed to Maryland and head coach Buzz Williams. Adama joins Fear the Podcast to discuss his style of play, who he models his game after, how he started playing basketball, what he was looking for in a school, his visit to College Park, "the vibes" with Buzz Williams, and why he ultimately chose Maryland.

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley joined the IMS Radio to reflect on the Terps' 4–0 start and first-ever win at Wisconsin. Locksley praised his team's growth and resilience of his young roster and credited true freshmen Malik Washington, Zahir Mathis and Sidney Stewart.

Locksley explained how Maryland has leaned more on high school recruiting than the transfer portal, likening the approach to NFL teams building through the draft. He also described collaboration across the staff and roster management. With new athletic director Jim Smith on board, Locksley sees fresh opportunities to leverage the Baltimore/Washington markets and corporate support to push the program forward.

The coach acknowledged that last season he spread himself too thin and "lost the locker room," but said the addition of new assistants and his time investment in building relationships with players has freed him to reconnect with players. That, he believes, has helped restore strong vibes inside the program. He also praised veteran receiver Shaleak "Punch" Knotts for his patience and breakout performance, highlighted special teams as a new strength, and noted the program's expanded life-skills training to help players manage NIL money.

Also:

-- Locksley reveals his favorite win of all-time and his favorite Maryland uniforms, New Edition song and go-to crab spot.

-- Maryland loses out on a top basketball recruit.

-- What did Buzz Williams get in his latest commitment?

-- Will Maryland beat Wisconsin and what's the updated prediction on the rest of the season?

Jack Sheehan of InsideMDSports.com joins Matt Modderno to discuss the commitment of 4-star forward Adama Tambedou. They discuss Tambedou's game, his fit with Maryland, why he picked the Terps, and Buzz Williams's ability to close recruits after visits.

James Gist, a Maryland basketball forward from 2004-2008, joins Fear the Podcast to discuss his new position as an assistant coach at Good Counsel High School, being featured in the Hulu/Andscape documentary "Imported" on overseas basketball, and the Terps electing to skip the 2026 Maui Invitational for the Vegas Players Era Festival. He also shared his thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal, the ups and downs of his '04-'05 freshman season, and what happened to his '06-'07 team during the NCAA Tournament.

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!

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!

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.

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!