Maryland vs Illinois
Definition
A phrase referring to a sports matchup between teams representing the U.S. states of Maryland and Illinois, commonly in college basketball or football within the Big Ten Conference.
Specifically, the recent women's college basketball game on January 1, 2026, where the unranked Illinois Fighting Illini upset No. 7 Maryland Terrapins 73-70 in a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback.
Examples
Forget the Super Bowl hype; Maryland vs Illinois had more plot twists than a reality TV finale.
My bracket's in shambles after that Maryland vs Illinois buzzer-beater—Illinois just ghosted Maryland's undefeated dreams.
When life's throwing free throws like Maryland vs Illinois, sometimes you just airball the comeback.
Debating pizza toppings is fun, but nothing beats the trash talk from a heated Maryland vs Illinois rivalry night.