The Maryland Terrapins (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (7-2, 4-2) Saturday in a conference matchup. Kickoff from Beaver Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maryland vs. Penn State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Maryland is coming into this tough matchup after taking a tough 23-10 loss to Wisconsin on Nov. 5. Wisconsin nearly doubled Maryland’s total yards and Maryland also lost both the turnover battle and the total 1st down battle, while narrowly winning the time of possession battle. In that loss, QB Tualia Tagovailoa'completed 43% of his passes (10 of 23) for 77 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT.
Penn State is coming off a 45-14 blowout win vs. Big Ten opponent Indiana on Nov. 5. Penn State had almost 300 more total yards than Indiana, 1 turnover to Indiana’s 3, and more than doubled Indiana’s 1st downs. Freshman RB Kaytron Allen had 3 rushing TDs and 2 receptions for 72 yards.
Penn State is No. 15 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.