NIU Huskies vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, 9/5/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Maryland Terrapins

Date: Friday, September 5, 2025

Location: SECU Stadium in College Park, MD

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Terrapins (-18.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Maryland Terrapins (1-0) are hosting the NIU Huskies (1-0) at SECU Stadium on Friday, September 5, 2025. NIU opens as 18.0-point dogs. The over/under is 47.5.

The NIU Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this year. In their last matchup, the Huskies went up against the Holy Cross Crusaders and walked away with a win by a score of 19-17. When it came to stopping the run, the Huskies conceded 62 yds on 26 tries, which is 2.4 yds per rush allowed. NIU surrendered 17 pass completions on 29 attempts for 155 yards, and a completion rate of 58.6%. When all was said and done, they had 72 plays for 287 yards. The NIU Huskies ran the football 48 times and totaled 178 yds, which earned them an average of 3.7 yards per carry.

The Huskies have tallied 287 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, NIU has compiled 1 touchdown on the ground. They have turned the football over 1 time. NIU has earned 17 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 7 infractions for 48 yards. As a team they're averaging 178.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 58th in the nation. When talking about scoring points, the NIU Huskies hold an average of 19.0 PPG.

When talking about passing yardage, the Huskies have conceded 155 yards which puts them in 49th in D-1. They have relinquished 155.0 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 58.6%. Over the course of this year, they have relinquished 217.0 yards/game which has them ranked 27th in the nation. They have granted 1 touchdown by air. The opposition is running for an average of 2.4 yards per tote and 62.0 yards on the ground per game on the year. Overall, they have conceded 62 yards via the running game in 1 game. The Huskies are sitting in 69th in Division 1 regarding team defense, giving up 17.0 PPG.

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The Terrapins head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Terrapins got the victory with a final of 39-7 against the Florida Atlantic Owls. The Terrapins finished with a total of 380 yds and they ran 77 plays (4.9 yds per play). Maryland ran for 3.7 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 112 yds on 30 attempts. Maryland relinquished 32 running attempts for 77 yds (2.4 yards per rush). The Terrapins secondary allowed a completion percentage of 58.1%, surrendering 277 yds on 36 for 62 passing.

When it comes to how much they score, the Terrapins rank 39th in the nation averaging 39.0 PPG. The Maryland Terrapins have an average of 380.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 69th in Division 1. The Maryland offense has accrued 100 penalty yards on 14 violations, which has them sitting 5th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have been able to obtain 22 first downs. During the season thus far, the Terrapins have compiled 268 yards via the pass, which ranks 35th in D-1. They have an average of 112.0 run yards per game.

The Terrapins are relinquishing 7.0 PPG, which has them sitting 28th in college football. Maryland has conceded a total of 77 yards on the ground. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 277.0 yards per outing, ranking them 118th in the nation. The Terrapins defense has taken part in 94 plays, which ranks 128th in the country. They have 6 picks over the course of the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Terrapins -18.0

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