Maryland Terrapins vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Maryland Terrapins vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Cornhuskers (-16.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52

Memorial Stadium is the location where the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-0) will meet the Maryland Terrapins (2-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Nebraska opens as 16-point favorites. The over/under is 52.

The Maryland Terrapins head into this game 2-2 for this year. In their last game, the Terrapins played the UCLA Bruins and took a loss by a score of 54-3. The Maryland Terrapins ended up rushing 30 different times and totaled 39 yards, which is an average of 1.3 yds per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 69 plays which gave them 181 yards. Maryland conceded 15 completions on 24 attempts for a total of 209 yds, and a completion rate of 62.5%. Against the run, the Terrapins gave up 266 yards on 39 attempts, which is an average of 6.8 yds per run allowed.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Maryland Terrapins have an average of 32.3 PPG. As a team they hold an average of 148.3 yards rushing which ranks them 91st in college football. The Terrapins currently have 1,725 total yards this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Maryland has earned 7 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. Maryland has accrued 94 first downs, and they have been called for 25 infractions for 231 yards. They have turned the football over 5 times.

The Terrapins rank 93rd in the nation concerning team defense, giving up 25.8 PPG. They are allowing an average of 3.5 yards per attempt on the ground and 118.5 rushing yards per game this year. In total, they have allowed 474 rushing yards through 4 games. Concerning passing yardage, the Terrapins have given up 754 yards which has them ranked 50th in college football. They are giving up 188.5 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 64.0%. For the year, they are giving up 307.0 yards/outing which ranks them 39th in college football. They have yielded 6 touchdowns by air in addition to 6 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Cornhuskers step onto the field holding a record of 4-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Cornhuskers got the victory with a final of 31-13 when they faced the Michigan State Spartans. Nebraska ran the ball for 3.8 yds per carry, totaling 157 yds on 41 attempts. The Cornhuskers finished with a total of 369 yards while they ran 68 plays (5.4 yards per play). The Cornhuskers pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 67.9%, surrendering 218 yds on 19 for 28 passing. Nebraska relinquished 32 attempts on the ground for 39 yards (1.2 yds per rush).

When it comes to how much they score, the Cornhuskers rank 16th in the country by scoring 42.5 PPG. The Nebraska Cornhuskers maintain an average of 482.8 yards/game, which ranks them 19th in the nation. The Nebraska offense has 235 yds of penalties on 27 violations, which ranks them 57th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 1 pick while surrendering no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 100 first downs. During the season thus far, the Cornhuskers have thrown for a total of 985 passing yards as well as holding an average of 246.3 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 57th in college football. They have an average of 236.5 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 946 yards in total.

Nebraska has yielded a total of 362 yards rushing (90.5 yards per contest) and 2 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have conceded 3 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 143.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 7th in the country. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 48 total points. They have earned 2 fumbles recovered and 4 picks on the year. The Cornhuskers defense has participated in 228 plays, which ranks 21st in Division 1. The Cornhuskers are conceding 12.0 points per game, which has them sitting 10th in the country.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cornhuskers -16.0

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