Northwestern vs Maryland Prediction College Football Picks 10/11/24

In this article, we will formulate a Northwestern vs Maryland prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 12th at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup. 

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats are 2-3 (0-2) this season after they lost to Indiana by a score of 41-24 in their last game. Northwestern trailed 17-10 at halftime and 24-17 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed 17 points in the final quarter in the loss. The Wildcats were outgained by a total of 529-336, tied the turnover battle at zero, and went 5-13 on third down in the loss. Jack Lausch threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns, while Bryce Kirtz caught 10 passes for 128 yards. 

Northwestern also has losses against Washington and Duke, but they do have two wins against Eastern Illinois and Miami (OH). The NW offense has scored 18.6 points per game with 175.4 passing yards and 127.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 20.8 points per game this season. The Wildcats have gone 29.7% on third down and 3-8 on fourth down through five games. Jack Lausch has completed 53.1% of his passes for 523 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, while AJ Henning has caught 31 passes for 296 yards and three scores. 

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 3-2 (0-2) this year after they lost to Indiana by a score of 42-28 in their last game. Maryland tied the game at 21 in the third quarter, but they allowed the next 21 points in the loss. The Terrapins were outgained by a total of 510-401, won the turnover battle 4-0, and went 5-15 on third down in the game. Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 289 yards and three scores, while Roman Hemby rushed for 117 yards and one score. 

Maryland also has a loss against Michigan State by a score of 27-24, but they do have wins against UConn, Virginia, and Villanova. The Maryland offense has scored 33.4 points per game with 304.8 passing yards and 146.6 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 21.8 points per game this season. The Terrapins have gone 48.1% on third down and 4-7 on fourth down so far this season. Billy Edwards Jr. has completed 72.3% of his passes for 1,444 yards, 11 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Roman Hemby has rushed for 318 yards and three scores. 

Northwestern vs Maryland Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup looking for their first conference win of the season, but Maryland will have the home-field advantage. Both teams are also coming off of a loss against Indiana, but Maryland did have a bye last week. Northwestern did manage 24 points against Indiana last week, but their offense has been very rough to start the season. I know this Maryland team is nothing special, but I can’t trust Northwestern to score more than 14 points. Take Maryland at home.