The 1983 Maryland Terrapins football team represented

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in the

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. The Terrapins offense scored 316 points while the defense allowed 253 points. Led by head coach

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, the Terrapins appeared in the Florida Citrus Bowl.

Schedule

Clemson was under NCAA probation and was ineligible for the ACC title. Therefore, this game did not count in the league standings.

1984 NFL Draft

The following players were selected in the 1984 NFL Draft.

References

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