RJ Maryland

Over the last two seasons in Rhett Lashlee's system, Maryland has amassed a combined 62 grabs for 814 yards and 13 touchdowns, including 34 catches for 518 yards and seven touchdowns last year. Heading into his second season with Preston Stone at the helm, there will be no lack of familiarity in the QB-TE connection in 2024, presumably benefitting the pair. Maryland and company will face a tougher schedule with the move to the ACC, but blowouts, which occurred numerous times last season, will be few and far between, meaning the Mustangs' first-team offense should remain on the field for all four quarters more often. Most of the pass-catching options return from last season, so there are certainly the tools in place for SMU's offense to flourish again in 2024, and Maryland should remain the team's top red-zone threat.