WR Stefon Diggs reels in a one-handed catch in the fourth quarter in the Terps’ 41-14 loss to Florida State on Nov. 17, 2012.
Game 1: Florida International Panthers (0-0)
Location: Byrd Stadium, College Park
Kickoff: 12:30 p.m.
12 p.m. forecast: 83 degrees, 65 percent humidity
Flag bearers: Dexter McDougle (American) and De’Onte Arnett (Maryland).
Captains: Albert Reid, L.A. Goree and Jeremiah Johnson.
Honorary captains: Rich Novak and Lamont Jordan.
Momentum: Terps closed 2012 on a six-game losing streak. FIU was 3-9 in 2012 but won two of its final three to end the year.
Terps three to watch: QB C.J. Brown plays his first game since November 2011. RG Michael Dunn makes his first career start. DEs Quentin Jefferson and Keith Bowers replace Joe Vellano and A.J. Francis.
Panthers three to watch: QB Jake Medlock threw 13 touchdown passes last year. DE Giovani Francois is a Maryland native and is the Panthers’ returning sack leader with 4.5. CB Sam Miller is the leading returning tackler with 62.
Fashion update: Black helmets, red jerseys, black pants.
For updates: Check back on this page, or follow Daniel Gallen (@danieljtgallen), Aaron Kasinitz (@AaronKazreports) and DBK Sports (@DBKSports) on Twitter for in-game news and commentary.
Further reading
Terps poised for success with continuity, talent in 2013 (Aug. 30)
KASINITZ: Four things to watch in Terps’ season opener (Aug. 30)
Terps facing uncertainty from FIU in season opener (Aug. 30)
Terps’ Tuesday odds and ends (Aug. 27)
Backup quarterback fails to emerge for Terps in camp (Aug. 27)
Edsall tabs Ross as Terps’ starting running back (Aug. 27)
Updates to come during pregame.
