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One of the best rushers in college football will be on display when Nathan Carter and the Michigan State Spartans (2-1) host the Maryland Terrapins (3-0) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The Terrapins are significant favorites (-7) in their matchup against the Spartans, with the over/under at 53.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Terrapins are -280 and the Spartans are +225.)
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Game Info for Maryland vs. Michigan State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: East Lansing, Michigan
- Stadium: Spartan Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | -7 | -110 | -110 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 | -280 | +225 |
Maryland Pick Insights
- Maryland is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Maryland has a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
- Two of Maryland’s three games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Maryland Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Maryland has been a top-25 unit, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS by averaging 480 yards per game. The defense ranks 50th (314.7 yards allowed per game).
- Maryland has the 26th-ranked offense this year (39.3 points per game), and has been better defensively, ranking 21st-best with just 13.3 points allowed per game.
- Maryland ranks 39th in pass defense this season (193.3 passing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 304 passing yards per game.
- On offense, Maryland ranks 50th in the FBS with 176 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 61st in rushing yards allowed per contest (121.3).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Maryland has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 12th-best in the FBS by putting up a 53.7% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 63rd on defense (36.8% third-down percentage allowed).
- Maryland has forced six total turnovers (25th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over two times (11th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +4, the 14th-best in college football.
Maryland’s Best Players
- Taulia Tagovailoa has compiled 889 yards (296.3 ypg) on 66-of-99 passing with five touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
- Roman Hemby has 243 rushing yards on 40 carries with four touchdowns. He’s also tacked on nine catches for 94 yards (31.3 per game).
- Colby McDonald has been handed the ball 21 times this year and racked up 166 yards (55.3 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Jeshaun Jones has hauled in 13 receptions for 198 yards (66 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Corey Dyches has caught 16 passes for 195 yards (65 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Kaden Prather has a total of 164 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing eight passes and scoring two touchdowns.
- Jaishawn Barham paces the team with two sacks, and also has two TFL and eight tackles.
- Maryland’s leading tackler, Beau Brade, has 11 tackles this year.
- Donnell Brown has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has three tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Michigan State Betting Insights
- Michigan State is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Michigan State is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 7-point underdogs.
- Michigan State has hit the over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Michigan State Pick Insights
- Michigan State is putting up 377.3 total yards per game on offense this season (78th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 375 total yards per contest (84th-ranked).
- From an offensive angle, Michigan State is putting up 27.7 points per contest (77th-ranked). It ranks 55th in the FBS defensively (20.7 points surrendered per game).
- With 263.3 passing yards per game on offense, Michigan State ranks 47th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 97th, surrendering 250 passing yards per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Michigan State is accumulating 114 rushing yards per contest (108th-ranked). It ranks 67th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (125 rushing yards given up per game).
- Michigan State’s defense has been keeping opposing offenses in check on third down, surrendering a 18.4% third-down conversion rate (best). On offense, it ranks 64th in the FBS with a 42.1% third-down rate.
- Michigan State has recorded three forced turnovers (82nd in the FBS) and committed three turnovers (32nd in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 59th in the FBS.
Michigan State’s Best Players
- Noah Kim leads Michigan State with 707 yards on 48-of-84 passing with five touchdowns compared to one interception this season.
- Carter has run for 272 yards on 54 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground.
- Jalen Berger has been given 10 carries and totaled 31 yards with one touchdown.
- Christian Fitzpatrick has racked up 164 receiving yards on six catches to pace his squad so far this season.
- Jaron Glover has put up a 152-yard season so far. He’s caught seven passes on 14 targets.
- Tre Mosley has racked up 144 reciving yards (48 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Aaron Brule has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and 10 tackles.
- So far Cal Haladay leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 21 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this season.
