Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 11/8/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Scarlet Knights (+2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58

SHI Stadium is the location where the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-5) will try to defeat the Maryland Terrapins (4-4) on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Rutgers is 2.0-point dogs. The over/under is 58.

The Maryland Terrapins head into this game 4-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Terrapins stepped onto the field against the Indiana Hoosiers and ended up losing by a score of 55-10. Against the run, the Terrapins conceded 367 yds on 52 attempts, which averages out to 7.1 yds per run allowed. Maryland allowed 16 pass completions on 23 attempts for 221 yards, and a completion rate of 69.6%. On the day, they tallied 50 plays which gave them 293 yards. The Maryland Terrapins ended up rushing 17 different times and recorded 37 yards, which is an average of 2.2 yards per attempt.

The Terrapins have earned 2,743 yards in total over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring, Maryland has totaled 12 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 10 different times. Maryland has amassed 142 first downs, and they have been called for 49 penalties for 455 yds. As a unit they are averaging 93.3 yards in the run game which ranks them 129th in the nation. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Maryland Terrapins hold an average of 26.0 points per game.

The Terrapins are ranked 48th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 22.0 PPG. They are allowing an average of 4.1 yards per rushing attempt and 154.6 yards on the ground per contest this season. In total, they have conceded 1,237 rushing yards through 8 outings. When talking about yards via the pass, the Terrapins are conceding 1,810 yards which ranks them 56th in D-1. They are giving up 226.3 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 62.0%. In total, they have relinquished 380.9 yards per outing ranking them 83rd in college football. They have relinquished 13 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Scarlet Knights come into this matchup with a record of 4-5 for this season. For their last game, the Scarlet Knights took a defeat with a final score of 35-13 against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Rutgers gave up 38 attempts on the ground for 210 yds (5.5 yards per carry). The Scarlet Knights pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 61.3%, relinquishing 235 yds on 19 out of 31 through the air. The Scarlet Knights finished the contest with a total of 312 yards while they ran 72 plays (4.3 yards per play). Rutgers ran the ball for 2.2 yards per tote, finishing the game with 59 yards on 27 attempts.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Scarlet Knights are 64th in the nation holding an average of 29.3 points per outing. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights hold an average of 413.3 yards per contest, ranking them 48th in college football. The Rutgers offense has 307 yds of penalties on 38 violations, which ranks 123rd in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 5 picks while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 215 1st downs. During the season thus far, the Scarlet Knights have earned 2,545 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 282.8 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 21st in Division 1. They average 130.6 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,175 yards overall.

The Scarlet Knights are relinquishing 31.1 PPG, which has them ranked 115th in D-1. Rutgers has allowed a total of 1,660 yards rushing (184.4 yards/game) as well as 17 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have conceded 19 touchdowns through the air as well as 243.6 yards/contest, which puts them in 101st in D-1. The Scarlet Knights defense has been on the field for 512 plays, which has them ranked 21st in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 5 fumbles and 4 picks this season. This season, they have conceded 280 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Scarlet Knights +2.0

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