If you are a fan of the University of Maryland, you’ve probably seen a fierce-looking, shell-backed figure hyping up the crowd. That’s Testudo, the official mascot of the Maryland Terrapins. Unlike ...

Byrd, who hailed from Crisfield, Maryland, famous for its terrapins, liked the idea of the school's new nickname. Testudo has been the official mascot of the University of Maryland for 80 years.

The Maryland Terrapins hosted one of the top prospects in the country in the 2026 class over the weekend. Four-star power forward Sebastian Wilkins was in college park to explore what life would ...

The Maryland Terrapins mascot performs during the first half of the NCAA Tournament game against the Norfolk State Spartans. Testudo has been the official mascot of the University of Maryland for ...