The Maryland football program is making a change to their future non-conference schedules. As first reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel , the Terps are cutting two games from their original agreement with ACC opponent Virginia Tech. The teams will still meet this fall and in 2029, but not the two years in between. Instead, Mike Locksley's group will host Baylor in 2027 before making a return trip to Waco in 2028. Maryland Athletics confirmed the replacement in a press release . — Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) May 29, 2026 While the change may seem abrupt, there is very solid reasoning for it. The ACC is transitioning to a nine-game conference schedule beginning this fall, and while the Hokies were technically not overscheduled in 2027 or 2028, they did not have FCS opponents as part of their arrangements.…