The Maryland football team really turned it on when it looked like the season was over. They beat USC in a thrilling 29-28 game to hopefully get back on track.
The season has had its ups and downs, but they need to beat the Gophers on the road next because they are going to Oregon. If you drop this, the last kicks against Rutgers, Iowa, and Penn State will be a little tight.
Minnesota beat both USC and UCLA, which was a big deal, and they could use this as they play three of their last four games on the road. Those four games are against Illinois, Rutgers, Penn State, and Wisconsin. If they lose, they will need to win two of the last four.
Maryland vs Minnesota Preview
Maryland vs Minnesota How to Watch
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
How to Watch: FS1
Minnesota (4-3), Maryland (4-3)
Why Maryland Will Win
It got hot for Billy Edwards Jr.
The starting quarterback for Maryland has been great all season. He has thrown two or more touchdowns in all but one game (a strange loss to Northwestern), and he picked a great time to have his best game of the year to beat USC.
The Terps’ running game is not good enough because teams that can get behind the line are beating the offensive line. Though, the pass defense has not been too bad, and Edwards is just winging it.
But he needs to be great. College Park is 3-0 when he throws for 300 yards, and…
Why Minnesota Will Win
The Vikings have not given up 300 yards in the air yet this season. With 293 points, UCLA almost made it, but the three picks were the deciding factor.
The Golden Gophers have a lot of issues, but their pass defense is fifth in the country because they have only given up three touchdowns and picked off thirteen passes this season.
The running game and passing downfield are not consistent, and every game except the huge win over Rhode Island has been a grind. But the team has been through a lot.
It came back during the Michigan game. It won the game against USC. It worked well against UCLA.
Maryland vs Minnesota: Who Will Win
You already know how this works.
The offense for Minnesota will be pretty tough, and the defense will be just fine, but they will have to bend a lot and not be good enough on third downs. In the end, it will come down to a few big plays.
Maryland does not have a strong running game, and even if they throw for a lot of yards, they will not do enough to win.
Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction, Betting Lines
Minnesota 24, Maryland 20
Line: Minnesota -4.5, o/u: 46.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Maryland vs Minnesota Must See Rating: 3
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