Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio State Buckeyes

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-34.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Ohio State Buckeyes (4-1) will try to defeat the Maryland Terrapins (2-3) at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Ohio State is 34.5-point favorites. The total is 56.

The Maryland Terrapins come into this game with a record of 2-3 for this season. In their last matchup, the Terrapins faced off with the Nebraska Cornhuskers and went home with a loss by a final score of 48-23. The Maryland Terrapins ran the football 25 different times and tallied 141 yds, which is an average of 5.6 yards per tote. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 69 plays for 395 yds. Maryland surrendered 26 completions on 39 attempts for a total of 238 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. On the ground, the Terrapins conceded 209 yards on 36 attempts, which is an average of 5.8 yds per run allowed.

The Terrapins have earned 2,120 yards in total for the season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Maryland has compiled 8 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the football over 7 different times. Maryland has tallied 113 first downs, and they have been hurt by 37 infractions for 346 yds. As a team they're averaging 146.8 yards on the ground ranking them 89th in the nation. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Maryland Terrapins are sitting at 30.4 PPG.

The Terrapins are sitting in 116th in college football regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 30.2 PPG. They are giving up an average of 3.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 136.6 rushing yards per contest on the year. Overall, they have conceded 683 rushing yards through 5 outings. When it comes to yards through the air, the Terrapins have conceded 992 yards which puts them in 70th in college football. They have relinquished 198.4 yards per contest through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 64.8%. For the year, they have relinquished 335.0 yards/game which ranks them 56th in the country. They have yielded 9 touchdowns by air in addition to 9 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Buckeyes head into this game 4-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Buckeyes walked away with a victory by a final of 31-14 against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Ohio State relinquished 21 attempts on the ground for 39 yards (1.9 yds per rush). The Buckeyes secondary gave up a completion rate of 53.1%, relinquishing 199 yards on 17 out of 32 through the air. The Buckeyes ended up finishing with 484 yds and they ran 74 plays (6.5 yards per play). Ohio State ran the ball for 3.4 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 160 yds on 47 attempts.

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Buckeyes rank 14th in the nation holding an average of 42.2 PPG. The Ohio State Buckeyes maintain an average of 514.4 yards per outing, which ranks them 7th in college football. The Ohio State offense has 249 yds of penalties on 32 infractions, which ranks them 63rd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have been able to earn 128 first downs. During this campaign to this point, the Buckeyes have compiled 1,785 passing yards along with holding an average of 357.0 throwing yards per game, ranking them 2nd in Division 1. They are averaging 157.4 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 787 yards in total.

Ohio State has allowed a total of 495 rushing yards (99.0 yards/game) as well as 4 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 168.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 24th in Division 1. Overall, they have allowed 63 total points. Their defense has 4 fumbles and 4 picks on the campaign. The Buckeyes defense has been on the field for 317 plays, which ranks 81st in Division 1. The Buckeyes are surrendering 12.6 points per game, ranking them 9th in D-1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Buckeyes -34.5

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