FBS-CFB Game Preview: Washington Huskies (3-1) vs. Maryland Terrapins (4-0)

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Time: 3:30 PM ET (BTN)
Venue: SECU Stadium, 90 Stadium Drive, College Park, MD 20742
Capacity: 51,802

Weather Forecast (College Park, MD)

Kickoff: 74°F, partly sunny

End of Game: ~68°F, clear skies

Rain Chance: <10%

Wind: 5–7 mph

Impact: Excellent conditions for a balanced offensive game

Injury Report

Washington Huskies (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten):

TE Charlie Crowell – Questionable (undisclosed)

CB Tacario Davis – Questionable (undisclosed)

WR Rashid Williams – Out (collarbone, extended absence)

Maryland Terrapins (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten):

RB Bud Coombs – Questionable (undisclosed)

QB Justyn Martin – Questionable (undisclosed)

Key Player Matchups

Quarterbacks:

Washington: Demond Williams Jr. – 951 yds, 6 TD, 0 INT, 75.6% comp

Maryland: Malik Washington – 1,038 yds, 8 TD, 1 INT, 59.7% comp

Running Backs:

Washington: Jonah Coleman – 417 yds, 9 TD (6.5 YPC)

Maryland: DeJuan Williams – 183 yds, 1 TD

Receivers:

Washington: Denzel Boston – 275 yds, 3 TD

Maryland: Shaleak Knotts – 276 yds, 5 TD

Defensive Leaders:

Washington: Alex McLaughlin – 29 tackles, 2 INT

Maryland: Daniel Wingate – 37 tackles; Sidney Stewart – 4 sacks

Recent Team Form

Washington (3-1):

L 24-6 @ Ohio State

W 59-24 @ Washington State

W 70-10 vs UC Davis

W 38-21 vs Colorado State

Maryland (4-0):

W 27-10 @ Wisconsin

W 44-17 vs Towson

W 20-9 vs Northern Illinois

W 39-7 vs Florida Atlantic

Team Records

Washington Huskies: 3-1 overall, 0-1 Big Ten

Maryland Terrapins: 4-0 overall, 1-0 Big Ten

Series History

All-Time: Washington leads 1–0

Last Meeting: 1982 Aloha Bowl – Washington 21, Maryland 20

Note: This is Washington’s first-ever trip to College Park.

Betting Trends

Washington: 1-3 ATS in 2025; 2-2 O/U; 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games

Maryland: 2-2 ATS; 1-3 O/U; 6-1 ATS in last 7 October home games

Situational: Maryland +7 turnover margin (#3 FBS); Washington +5 (#11 FBS)

Historical Betting Results

1982 Aloha Bowl: Washington 21, Maryland 20 (UMD +3.5 covered, Under 47 hit)

No other meetings since.

Game Odds

Washington Huskies                       – 6.5

Maryland Terrapins                        52.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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