Maryland vs Wisconsin Prediction 9/20/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Maryland vs Wisconsin prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 20th at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 4 matchup. 

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 3-0 (0-0) this year after they defeated Towson by a score of 44-17 in their last game. Maryland led 17-0 after the first quarter and 34-0 at halftime, but they were out scored 17-10 in the second half in the win. The Terrapins out gained Towson by a total of 428-281, went 5-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Malik Washington went 16-22 for 261 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Iverson Howard rushed 15 times for 60 yards. Octavian Smith Jr caught four passes for 103 yards in the game. The Maryland defense recorded three sacks and four tackles for loss in the win. 

Maryland opened the season with a 39-7 win over Florida Atlantic in week one and a 20-9 win over Northern Illinois in week two. The Terrapins are averaging 34.3 points per game with 266.0 passing yards and 116.7 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 11.0 points against per game this season. Malik Washington has completed 62% of his passes for 773 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception, while DeJuan Williams has rushed 32 times for 121 yards and one touchdown. Shaleak Knotts has led the Maryland receivers with 11 catches for 196 yards and three scores this year.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers are 2-1 (0-0) this season after they lost to Alabama by a score of 38-14 in their last game. Wisconsin trailed 7-0 after the first quarter and 21-0 at halftime, but they did score 14 points in the second half to remain somewhat competitive. The Badgers were out gained by a total of 454-209, went 6-11 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a margin of 2-0. Danny O’Neil went 11-17 for 117 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Darrion Dupree carried the ball seven times for 26 yards. Jayden Ballard caught one pass for 41 yards and one score, while Lance Mason caught three passes for 30 yards in the game.

Wisconsin started the season with a 17-0 win over Miami (OH) in week one and a 42-10 win over Middle Tennessee in week two. The Badgers are averaging 24.3 points per game with 196.0 passing yards and 136.7 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 16.0 points against per game this season. Danny O’Neil has completed 73% of his passes for 520 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Jayden Ballard has caught six passes for 141 yards and two scores. Dilin Jones has led the rushing attack with 29 carries for 134 yards and one touchdown this year. 

Why Wisconsin will beat Maryland

The favorite has won each of Wisconsin’s last nine games.
Maryland has lost each of its last five games against conference opponents.
Maryland has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Wisconsin has covered the spread in three of its last four games as a favorite.
Wisconsin has won the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents at Camp Randall Stadium.

Total Points Facts

Six of Maryland’s last seven road openers have gone UNDER the total points line.
Five of Wisconsin’s last six games in September have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

Wisconsin ranks T127th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (1.0).
Wisconsin ranks T127th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (5.7).
Maryland ranks T2nd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (42.9).
Maryland ranks 6th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+15.7).

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Maryland vs Wisconsin Prediction 

Maryland comes into this contest looking to start the season with a 4-0 record, but they have played three easy opponents and have not looked great. The Terrapins played a sloppy second half last week against Towson and only beat NIU by 11 points in the game prior. Wisconsin lost pretty badly against Alabama last week, but their defense is a solid unit. There is a possibility that the Badgers get their starting QB back this week, which would be a huge boost, but O’Neil isn’t a terrible option. I don’t love either one of these teams, but I have more faith in this Wisconsin defense against a freshman quarterback. Take Wisconsin to cover at home.