Maryland to debut new uni... with ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ lyrics

Yep, you read that correctly.

And, yep, ‘Merica.

Tuesday, Maryland announced that it had extended its apparel deal with Under Armour through the 2023-24 school year. As part of the announcement, the Terps also unveiled a new uniform it will wear for Saturday’s non-conference game against West Virginia.

And, to say it’s a unique look wouldn’t do it justice. From the school’s press release announcing the new 10-year extension with Under Armour:

The words on the helmet and the jersey? Yep, those would be the lyrics to the “Star Spangled Banner,” as the school’s press release explains.

This weekend, the Terrapin football team will take the field in a historically inspired uniform that pays homage to the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry and the Star Spangled Banner.

I’m not normally a fan of the gimmick uniforms that dot the college football landscape, but I have to admit that these are pretty damn cool. Well done, Maryland and Under Armour. Well done.