FBS-CFB Game Preview: Michigan Wolverines (8-2) vs. Maryland Terrapins (4-6)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: SECU Stadium, College Park, MD

Kickoff: 4:00 PM EST

Broadcast: BTN / streaming via FuboTV and Sling

Weather Forecast

Temperature: 49–52°F at kickoff

Conditions: Cloudy skies, winds 8–12 mph

Impact: Passing efficiency may be slightly challenged; rushing and short-yardage execution favored

Injury Report

Michigan: QB Bryce Underwood (healthy, 1,951 yards, 7 TDs, 5 INTs, plus 302 rushing yards, 5 TDs); RB Jordan Marshall (871 yards, 10 TDs); RB Justice Haynes (857 yards, 10 TDs). WR corps intact.

Maryland: QB Malik Washington (2,294 yards, 13 TDs, 7 INTs, plus 283 rushing yards, 4 TDs); RB DeJuan Williams (409 yards, 2 TDs); WR Shaleak Knotts (496 yards, 5 TDs). WR Jeff Caldwell (probable, ankle).

Key Player Matchups

Bryce Underwood (Michigan QB) vs Maryland Secondary: Underwood’s dual-threat ability will test a defense ranked bottom-half nationally in pass defense.

Jordan Marshall & Justice Haynes (Michigan RBs) vs Maryland Front Seven: Michigan’s rushing duo combines for 1,700+ yards and 20 TDs, facing a defense allowing over 160 rushing YPG.

Malik Washington (Maryland QB) vs Michigan Defense: Washington’s mobility is Maryland’s best chance, but Michigan ranks top-20 nationally in scoring defense.

Recent Team Forms

Michigan: Beat Northwestern 24–22 (Nov. 15); Underwood threw for 280 yards, 1 rushing TD.

Maryland: Lost 24–6 vs Illinois (Nov. 15); Washington threw for 238 yards, 1 INT.

Series History

All-time: Michigan leads 11–0 vs Maryland.

Recent: Michigan won 31–24 in 2024; Wolverines have averaged 40+ points per game in the series.

Betting Trends:

Michigan is 3–7 ATS this season.

Maryland is 5–5 ATS.

Unders have hit in 5 of Michigan’s 10 games.

Historical Betting Results

Michigan has covered in 4 of last 6 head-to-head matchups.

Maryland has never beaten Michigan since joining the Big Ten.

Unders have hit in 3 of last 5 Michigan–Maryland games.

Prediction: Michigan 31 – Maryland 16

Game Odds

Michigan Wolverines     – 14

Maryland Terrapins        46.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025

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