For what is surely not the last time in the new era of college football, Maryland football is set to see a familiar face emerge from the tunnel at SECU Stadium once again in 2026.
Defensive tackle Lavon Johnson, who played for Maryland for the first two seasons of his career,
transferred to the University of Texas before the 2025 season. But after playing in just seven games and making just five tackles during his single season in Austin, Johnson has returned to Maryland.
While he was relegated to a bit-part role at Texas, Johnson did show flashes in his second season at Maryland, finishing with 14 tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss in eight games. He missed the other four due to injury.
Johnson has one year of eligibility remaining and is well-needed reinforcement in the middle of Maryland’s defensive line, which has lost Cam Rice and Dillan Fontus.
In other news
Maryland men’s basketball dropped its game against UCLA, 67-55, to fall to 0-5 on the season. Ryan Alonardo had the story, but Nolan Rogalski and Matt Germack are briefly in London and were unable to access the game. Our regular coverage will resume this week.
No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball lost its second game of the season to No. 19 Ohio State, 89-76. Max Schaeffer covered the game.
Maryland lacrosse’s Eric Spanos earned the honor of wearing the No. 1 jersey this upcoming season.
Former Boston College cornerback Amari Jackson committed to Maryland football Friday.
Maryland football also earned a commitment from
Maryland wrestling lost against No. 18 Wisconsin.
Former Maryland basketball player Derik Queen had an outstanding game back in the DMV.
Two Maryland women’s lacrosse legends were inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
Former Maryland football quarterback Khristian Martin transferred to Fresno State.
Former Maryland football coach Ralph Friedgen was inducted into the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame.
