Maryland co-offensive coordinator Kevin Sumlin was arrested in Florida over the weekend for driving under the influence, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The Terrapins were on a bye week at the time of the arrest, which occurred around 1 a.m. on Saturday in Tampa. There was no crash or damage to property in the incident.
Sumlin pleaded not guilty and waived arraignment. He faces a charge that carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail. According to the report, Sumlin refused a breathalyzer test, which could result in a suspended license for a year.
Neither Sumlin nor Maryland have released statements.
Maryland hired Sumlin as its co-offensive coordinator early this year, and his presence has been felt on an offensive staff that’s led the Terps to a top-four position among Big Ten teams in points per game. Though a defensive standout at Purdue, Sumlin cut his teeth as an offensive assistant before landing the Houston job. And he most notably coached Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel at Texas A&M in 2012. Sumlin was fired following the 2017 season and amassed a 51-26 record. He later coached at Arizona from 2018 to 2020.