| Year: | 1990 |
| Team: | Maryland Terrapins |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Short Conf: | ACC |
| Record: | 6–5–1 |
| Conf Record: | 4–3 |
| Head Coach: | Joe Krivak |
| Hc Year: | 4th |
| Def Coach: | Greg Williams |
| Dc Year: | 4th |
| Stadium: | Byrd Stadium |
The 1990 Maryland Terrapins football team represented University of Maryland, College Park in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Terrapins offense scored 237 points while the defense allowed 284 points. Led by head coach Joe Krivak, the Terrapins appeared in the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech and tied the Bulldogs, 34–34.
The following players were selected in the 1991 NFL draft.
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL team |
| Scott Zolak | Quarterback | 4 | 84 | New England Patriots |
| Clarence Jones | Tackle | 4 | 111 | New York Giants |
| O'Neil Glenn | Guard | 9 | 224 | New England Patriots |