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The Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0) will host the Maryland Terrapins (5-0) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Buckeyes are very big favorites (currently -19.5) in their game against the Terrapins, with the over/under being 57 points. (On the moneyline, the Buckeyes are -1280 and the Terrapins are +762.)
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Game Info for Ohio State vs. Maryland
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Stadium: Ohio Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | -19.5 | -110 | -110 | 57 | -110 | -110 | -1280 | +762 |
Ohio State Pick Insights
- Ohio State is 1-2-1 against the spread this season.
- Ohio State is 1-2 against the spread when favored by 19.5 points or more this season.
- Ohio State has combined with its opponent to go over in one of four games with a set total (25%).
Ohio State Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit, ranking sixth-best by surrendering only 255.5 yards per game. The offense ranks 33rd (447.5 yards per game).
- Ohio State has the 38th-ranked offense this year (34.5 points per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best with only 8.5 points allowed per game.
- Ohio State has been surging on both offense and defense in the passing game, ranking 18th-best in passing offense (298.5 passing yards per game) and fifth-best in passing defense (149 passing yards allowed per game).
- Ohio State is putting up 149 rushing yards per game on offense (74th in the FBS), and ranks 30th on defense with 106.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio State is putting up a 43.1% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 50th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 50th, surrendering a 35.7% third-down percentage.
- With five forced turnovers (99th in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (fifth in the FBS), Ohio State’s +2+2 turnover margin ranks 35th in college football.
Ohio State’s Best Players
- Kyle McCord has compiled 1,055 yards (263.8 ypg) on 74-of-113 passing with six touchdowns compared to one interception this season.
- TreVeyon Henderson has 295 rushing yards on 44 carries with five touchdowns.
- DeaMonte Trayanum has racked up 146 yards on 25 carries, scoring two times.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. has hauled in 17 catches for 336 yards (84 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Emeka Egbuka has hauled in 19 passes while averaging 65.8 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Cade Stover has been the target of 23 passes and hauled in 17 grabs for 240 yards, an average of 60 yards per contest.
- Michael Hall Jr. has one sack to pace the team, and also has one TFL and eight tackles.
- Tommy Eichenberg is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 25 tackles and one sack.
- Jermaine Mathews Jr. leads the team with one interception, while also collecting one pass defended.
Maryland Betting Insights
- Maryland is 3-2-0 ATS this season.
- Maryland has hit the over in three of their five games with a set total (60%).
Maryland Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Maryland is putting up 454.8 total yards per contest (30th-ranked). It ranks 38th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (328.2 total yards allowed per game).
- Maryland has been top-25 on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 14th-best in points per game (38.6) and 16th-best in points allowed per game (13.2).
- Maryland’s pass offense has been thriving, accumulating 297.4 passing yards per game (19th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 49th by giving up 211.8 passing yards per game.
- In terms of rushing, Maryland ranks 67th in the FBS on offense (157.4 rushing yards per game) and 44th on defense (116.4 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Maryland’s third-down offense has been consistently moving the chains, producing a 49.3% third-down conversion percentage (17th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 46th by giving up a 35.3% third-down rate.
- Maryland has excelled in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +9 ranks third-best in the FBS, with 12 forced turnovers (fifth in the nation) and three turnovers committed (fifth in the nation).
Maryland’s Best Players
- Taulia Tagovailoa has thrown for 1,464 yards (292.8 per game) while completing 65.7% of his passes and collecting 13 touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 68 yards with three touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Roman Hemby, has carried the ball 64 times for 309 yards (61.8 per game) with four touchdowns. He’s also caught 12 passes for 117 yards.
- Colby McDonald has run for 204 yards across 26 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Jeshaun Jones leads his team with 319 receiving yards on 19 receptions with two touchdowns.
- Tai Felton has put up a 299-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 18 passes on 29 targets.
- Kaden Prather’s 27 targets have resulted in 18 grabs for 254 yards and three touchdowns.
- Caleb Wheatland has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 18 tackles.
- Beau Brade, Maryland’s leading tackler, has 24 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
- Tarheeb Still leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 20 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended.
