The 1996 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the

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in the

1996 NCAA Division I-A football season The 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with the Florida Gators being crowned National Champions after defeating rival Florida State in the Sugar Bowl, which was the season's designated Bowl Alliance national championship game. Flori ...

. In their fifth season under head coach

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, the Terrapins compiled a 5–6 record, finished in sixth place in the

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, and were outscored by their opponents 239 to 187. The team's statistical leaders included

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with 1,127 passing yards, Brian Underwood with 449 rushing yards, and Geroy Simon with 534 receiving yards.

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Maryland Terrapins football seasons

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