Maryland Terrapins vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, 9/20/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Maryland Terrapins vs Wisconsin Badgers

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Location: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Badgers (-8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

The Maryland Terrapins (3-0) are en route to Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025 where they will take on the Wisconsin Badgers (2-1). Maryland is 8.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 43.5.

The Maryland Terrapins step onto the field holding a record of 3-0 for this season. In their last game, the Terrapins faced the Towson Tigers and went home with a win by a final score of 44-17. When it came to stopping the run, the Terrapins conceded 51 yds on 26 attempts, which calculates to 2.0 yds per rush allowed. Maryland relinquished 14 completions on 29 tries for 230 yards, and a completion percentage of 48.3%. On the day, they had 71 plays which converted into 428 yards. The Maryland Terrapins ran the football 42 different times and recorded 152 yards, which is an average of 3.6 yards per carry.

The Terrapins have attained 1,148 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Maryland has compiled 6 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 2 times. Maryland has tallied 64 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 25 penalties for 205 yards. Offensively they average 116.7 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 112th in college football. Regarding scoring points, the Maryland Terrapins are sitting at 34.3 points per game.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Terrapins are conceding 598 yds which has them ranked 67th in college football. They have allowed 199.3 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 56.5%. For the season, they have allowed 302.0 yards/outing which has them ranked 48th in college football. They have conceded 3 touchdowns by air as well as 1 touchdown pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 2.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 102.7 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. In total, they have given up 308 running yards through 3 games. The Terrapins are ranked 20th in college football when it comes to team defense, conceding 11.0 points per contest.

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The Badgers step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Badgers took a loss by a score of 38-14 when they faced the Alabama Crimson Tide. Wisconsin rushed for 2.7 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 92 yards on 34 attempts. The Badgers finished with 209 yards on 51 plays (4.1 yds per play). The Badgers passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 80.0%, surrendering 382 yards on 24 out of 30 passing. Wisconsin conceded 22 running attempts for 72 yards (3.3 yards per rush).

The Wisconsin Badgers maintain an average of 332.7 yards per outing, which has them sitting 105th in the country. The Wisconsin offense has compiled 105 yds of penalties on 11 infractions, which has them sitting 120th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 136.7 yards per game via the rush and have run for 410 yards for the year. They have thrown 4 picks while surrendering 1 fumble and they have earned 58 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Badgers are 91st in Division 1 by scoring 24.3 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Badgers have thrown for a total of 588 yards via the pass as well as an average of 196.0 passing yards per contest, ranking them 90th in Division 1.

The Badgers are giving up 16.0 PPG, which has them ranked 40th in Division 1. Wisconsin has allowed the opposition a total of 139 yards rushing (46.3 yards/game) and 1 touchdown via the rush this season. They have allowed the opposition 5 touchdowns from the passing game and 224.3 yards/outing, ranking them 89th in the nation. The Badgers defense has been on the field for 152 plays, which ranks 22nd in Division 1. Their defense has 0 fumbles recovered and 3 picks so far this year. This year, they have conceded 48 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Terrapins +8.5

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