Maryland has spoken with recently-fired Georgia coach Mark Richt about its opening and could host Richt for in-person discussions Tuesday or Wednesday, a source with knowledge of the Terps' coaching search told InsideMDSports.

Richt on Sunday was fired by Georgia, where he spent 15 seasons and reached a bowl game every year, compiling a 145-51 record -- the fifth-best winning percentage among active FBS coaches -- and won two Southeastern Conference titles. But with SEC teams winning seven consecutive national titles prior to last season and Georgia having gone without one under Richt, the school opted to buy out his remaining season for $4.1 million and find a new coach.

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Maryland, which fired Randy Edsall midway through its recently completed 3-9 season, would likely need to pay Richt significantly more than the $2.1 Edsall was making annually. Athletic director Kevin Anderson has spoken with multiple other candidates about the job, and while there's no known timeline, the school would like to make a decision before long; most of the Terps' top commitments and prospects are expected for a group visit.

Some speculated Richt would step away from the game and possibly focus on his missionary work, he said Monday at a press conference he'll evaluate other opportunities.

"I appreciate the opportunity of serving the University as well as considering any other options that may present themselves in the future," Richt said in a statement.

It's unclear if Richt has finalized plans to visit Maryland Tuesday, but a source told IMS there are ongoing discussions about a meeting. He has a connection to the administration at Maryland; associate athletic director Damon Evans his athletic director at Georgia from 2004 to 2010.