MM 3.25: Former Maryland football quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa signs with UFL’s Houston Gamblers
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PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa #3 of the Maryland Terrapins attempts a pass on the run against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first quarter of a game at SHI Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Big Ten’s all-time leading passer is getting another shot at the pro level. Former Maryland football quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa signed with the Houston Gamblers of the UFL over the weekend.
He’s reunited with Gamblers’ head coach Kevin Sumlin, who was his offensive coordinator in 2023 in College Park. Taulia Tagovailoa has entered the chat. pic.
twitter. com/ynTRVS60tB — Houston Gamblers (@UFLGamblers) March 24, 2026 Tagovailoa last played for the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League, following stints in German and Canadian football. He’ll compete with Delaware grad Nolan Henderson and Iowa Western grad Hunter Dekkers for the starting role.
Former Maryland offensive tackle Gottlieb Ayedze and defensive back Glen Miller also play for the Gamblers. Those three will make their football return to the DMV on April 11, taking on the DC Defenders at Audi Field. In other news Maryland baseball was shellacked, 16-6, by No.