FBS-CFB Game Preview: Maryland Terrapins (3-0) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (2-1)

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Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET (2:30 PM CT local)
Venue: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin (Capacity: ~80,321)
Broadcast: ABC

Weather Forecast (Madison, WI)

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the 60s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)

Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Maryland Terrapins (Big Ten):

QB Billy Edwards Jr. (starter, 612 yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs through 3 games) healthy.

RB Roman Hemby (278 rushing yards, 3 TDs) available.

WR Tai Felton (245 yards, 2 TDs) and WR Kaden Prather (198 yards, 1 TD) active.

Defense intact, led by LB Jaishawn Barham (team-high tackles).

Wisconsin Badgers (Big Ten):

QB Braedyn Locke (725 yards, 5 TDs, 3 INTs) healthy.

RB Chez Mellusi (312 rushing yards, 4 TDs) available.

WR Will Pauling (265 yards, 2 TDs) and WR Bryson Green (188 yards, 1 TD) active.

Defense led by LB Jordan Turner (team leader in tackles).

Key Player Matchups

QB Billy Edwards Jr. (Maryland) vs. Wisconsin Secondary

Edwards has been efficient but turnover-prone; Badgers’ DBs will look to capitalize.

RB Roman Hemby (Maryland) vs. Wisconsin Front Seven

Hemby is averaging 5.8 YPC; Wisconsin must contain him to force Maryland into passing downs.

QB Braedyn Locke (Wisconsin) vs. Maryland Pass Rush

Locke has been solid but inconsistent under pressure; Terps’ front must disrupt his rhythm.

WR Will Pauling (Wisconsin) vs. Maryland Corners

Pauling is Locke’s top target; Maryland must prevent explosive plays in the slot.

Recent Team Form

Maryland Terrapins (2–1, Big Ten)

8/30/25: W 41–10 vs. Towson

9/6/25: L 31–21 @ Virginia Tech

9/13/25: W 38–17 vs. Charlotte

Trend: Offense averaging 33.3 PPG, defense opportunistic but vulnerable against Power Four opponents.

Wisconsin Badgers (3–0, Big Ten)

8/30/25: W 28–14 vs. Western Michigan

9/6/25: W 34–20 @ Washington State

9/13/25: W 31–24 vs. Utah State

Trend: Balanced attack (31 PPG), defense allowing 19.3 PPG; strong start under Luke Fickell.

Series History

Wisconsin leads the all-time series 4–0.

Last meeting: 2022, Wisconsin won 23–10 in Madison.

Maryland has never beaten Wisconsin since joining the Big Ten in 2014.

Betting Trends

Maryland:

2–1 ATS in 2025.

1 of 3 games has gone over the total.

0–4 SU all-time vs. Wisconsin.

Wisconsin:

2–1 ATS in 2025.

2 of 3 games have gone over the total.

5–1 ATS in last 6 home games.

Head-to-Head:

Wisconsin 4–0 SU vs. Maryland.

Last 3 meetings went under the total.

Historical Betting Results

Maryland: Struggles ATS vs. ranked Big Ten opponents; offense keeps them competitive but defense often falters late.

Wisconsin: Strong ATS at home as a one-score favorite; defense-driven unders common in Madison.

Big Ten Trends: Home favorites of 7–10 points cover ~58% of the time in September conference play.

Game Odds

Maryland Terrapins        44.5

Wisconsin Badgers          – 10

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025

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