Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, Odds and Picks for Saturday, 11/08/25

The Maryland Terrapins are set to visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights this Saturday for a Big Ten Conference game. Maryland has a record of 4-4, but a conference record of only 1-4. The Terrapins have lost their last four games, falling all the way back to a .500 record after starting the season a perfect 4-0. Their last loss was an embarrassing 55-10 loss to Indiana in College Park, Maryland. Maryland allowed second-ranked Indiana to produce 588 yards of offense and control the football for over 40 minutes. Maryland could not run the football in this game, only rushing for a total of 37 yards. Rutgers has also struggled in recent weeks. They have lost five of their last six games, and they have a 1-5 record in the Big Ten Conference. They lost their last game 35-13 against Illinois. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 253 yards and 1 touchdown, but it was not enough to overcome the Illinois passing game that accounted for 4 touchdowns.

With both teams on the edge of bowl eligibility, Saturday’s game will be important for both programs. The narrative around Maryland has completely changed after last week’s homecoming game beatdown against Indiana. Before last week, Maryland had lost three games, but they were all single score losses where Maryland could not hold on to a late lead. Saturday’s contest will be Maryland’s opportunity to right the ship against one of the worst defenses in college football. Rutgers defense has allowed on average 428 yards per game this season. They are ranked 121st in the FBS in that category. They also rank 101st in rushing defense, 117th in passing defense, and 115th in points allowed. Rutgers defense struggles to create turnovers as well, with only 4 interceptions this season. I see more opportunities for victory and improvement with Maryland. Maryland’s defense is one of the best in the FBS with a turnover margin of +7. They have proved to be a ‘ bend but no break defense’ allowing 22 points per game this season. Last week’s loss in front of their home crowd was demoralizing, but the Terrapins can bounce back against a struggling Rutgers.

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