MM 1.9: Sidney Stewart named one of ESPN’s top 25 freshmen

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Sidney Stewart was named ESPN’s 19th-best freshmen in the country for the past season, in a list released Wednesday.

Young Bull energy on every snap. @SidneyStewart33 | @ESPNCFBpic.twitter.com/ATgIHzFk78

— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) January 8, 2026

It’s hard to argue with the former three-star’s inclusion. Stewart exploded onto the scene in 2025, posting 4.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss in his first four games en route to seven sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss on the full year. It’s important to note, though, that Stewart was visibly playing through an injury for much of the second half of the season.

Zahir Mathis was not included on ESPN’s list.

In other news​

No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball demolished Rutgers, 88-41, on the back of a season-high 16 3-pointers. Ben Messinger was in Piscataway with the coverage.

Former Maryland football cornerback Braydon Lee, who entered the portal this week, has committed to Arkansas.

CB Braydon Lee joins CB La’Khi Roland at Arkansas. Ohio State and Pitt were among the other schools also involved https://t.co/lM5J3i98F6

— Inside the Black & Gold (@Insideblackgold) January 8, 2026

Kevin Willard is in hot water for his handling of a mental health situation involving a former Terp.

Ex-Maryland basketball player claims Kevin Willard booted him from Villanova team for mental health absence:https://t.co/16IGopMnon

— Jeff Ermann (@Jeff_Ermann) January 8, 2026

Former Maryland athletic director Dick Dull passed away.

Maryland mourns the passing of former athletic director Dick Dull. @djungrady reflects on Dull's life

: https://t.co/vLebiwXz8Wpic.twitter.com/Icz9QZuEiY

— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) January 8, 2026

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