Maryland Terrapins vs Michigan State Spartans Prediction, 11/29/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Maryland Terrapins vs Michigan State Spartans

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Location: Ford Field in Detroit, MI

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Spartans (-4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Maryland Terrapins (4-7) are en route to Ford Field on Saturday, November 29, 2025 where they will meet the Michigan State Spartans (3-8). Maryland opens as 4.0-point dogs. The total has been set at 48.5.

The Maryland Terrapins step onto the field holding a record of 4-7 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Terrapins played against the Michigan Wolverines and took a loss by a score of 45-20. In all, they had 68 plays which gave them 347 yards. The Maryland Terrapins ran the football 25 times and totaled 71 yds, which is an average of 2.8 yards per tote. Against the run, the Terrapins gave up 228 yds on 50 tries, which is an average of 4.6 yards per run surrendered. Maryland relinquished 16 pass completions on 23 attempts for 215 yds, and a completion rate of 69.6%.

When talking about scoring, the Maryland Terrapins have an average of 23.1 points per game. As a team they average 107.0 yards on the ground ranking this team at 125th in the country. The Terrapins have racked up 3,786 total yards this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Maryland has totaled 15 touchdowns via the pass and 8 rushing touchdowns. Maryland has 195 1st downs, and they have committed 64 penalties for 580 yards. They have turned the ball over 13 times.

The Terrapins are ranked 75th in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, conceding 25.5 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.3 yards per attempt on the ground and 176.9 yards on the ground per game on the year. Overall, they have allowed 1,946 running yards through 11 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Terrapins have given up 2,426 yards which ranks them 70th in D-1. They have conceded 220.5 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 62.3%. Over the course of this season, they are granting 397.5 yards/game putting them 95th in Division 1. They have surrendered 21 touchdowns via the pass and 13 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Spartans come into this game with a record of 3-8 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Spartans took a loss by a final score of 20-17 against the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Spartans finished the contest with 335 yds while running 69 plays (4.9 yards per play). Michigan State ran for 3.0 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 80 yds on 27 attempts. Michigan State allowed 39 rushing attempts for 154 yds (3.9 yards per carry). The Spartans passing defense gave up a completion rate of 54.5%, surrendering 147 yards on 12 for 22 through the air.

In terms of their ability to score points, the Spartans are ranked 100th in Division 1 with 23.4 points per outing. The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 335.7 yards/outing, which is good for 109th in D-1. The Michigan State offense has racked up 494 yds of penalties on 57 infractions, which ranks 108th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 6 picks while conceding 6 fumbles and they have tallied 204 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Spartans have earned 2,380 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 216.4 throwing yards per outing, putting them at 81st in the nation. They hold an average of 119.4 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,313 yards for this year.

The Spartans are giving up 30.1 points per contest, which has them sitting 109th in the nation. Michigan State has conceded a total of 1,693 yards on the ground (153.9 yards/game) as well as 20 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have allowed 20 touchdowns through the air as well as 210.6 yards/outing, which has them sitting 55th in D-1. The Spartans defense has taken part in 684 plays, which ranks them 25th in D-1. They have tallied 4 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions on the campaign. This year, they have conceded 331 pts.

Who will win tonight's Terrapins/Spartans college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Spartans -4.0

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