Intro
Ohio State and Maryland, two storied football programs with a rich history, are set to renew their rivalry on Saturday, November 12th, 2023. The game will be played at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, and will be televised nationally on FOX.
The rivalry between Ohio State and Maryland dates back to 1917, and the two teams have met 42 times overall. Ohio State holds a 33-9 advantage in the series, including a 20-3 record in Columbus.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are one of the most successful college football programs in history. The Buckeyes have won eight national championships, including seven since 2002. Ohio State is also tied for the most Heisman Trophy winners with seven, including two in the last five years (Troy Smith in 2006 and Ezekiel Elliott in 2015).
The Buckeyes are led by head coach Ryan Day, who is in his fifth season at the helm. Day has led Ohio State to a 45-5 record, including a 33-2 mark in Big Ten play.
Ohio State is ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll and No. 3 in the Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes are coming off a 56-14 win over Indiana last week.
Maryland Terrapins
The Maryland Terrapins are a rising program under head coach Mike Locksley. Locksley is in his fifth season at Maryland, and he has led the Terrapins to a 26-24 record. Maryland is coming off a 38-33 win over Northwestern last week.
The Terrapins are led by quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, who is the younger brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa has thrown for 2,429 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.
Maryland is ranked No. 21 in the AP Poll and No. 22 in the Coaches Poll. The Terrapins are looking to upset Ohio State and improve their chances of making the College Football Playoff.
Matchup
The Ohio State vs. Maryland matchup is one of the most intriguing games of the college football season. The Buckeyes are a heavy favorite, but the Terrapins have a chance to pull off the upset if they can play mistake-free football.
Key Players
Ohio State
- C.J. Stroud, QB
- TreVeyon Henderson, RB
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR
- Marvin Harrison Jr., WR
- J.T. Tuimoloau, DE
- Tommy Eichenberg, LB
- Josh Proctor, S
Maryland
- Taulia Tagovailoa, QB
- Roman Hemby, RB
- Dontay Demus, WR
- Rakim Jarrett, WR
- David Ojabo, DE
- Nick Cross, S
- Jakorian Bennett, CB
Prediction
Ohio State is a heavy favorite in this game, but Maryland has a chance to pull off the upset if they can play mistake-free football. The Buckeyes are simply too talented and experienced for the Terrapins to overcome.
Ohio State 42, Maryland 24
Tables
| Ohio State | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Record | 9-0 (6-0 Big Ten) |
| Ranking | No. 2 (AP Poll) |
| Points per game | 49.3 |
| Yards per game | 528.7 |
| Passing yards per game | 337.7 |
| Rushing yards per game | 191.0 |
| Ohio State Offense | Maryland Offense |
|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud, QB | Taulia Tagovailoa, QB |
| TreVeyon Henderson, RB | Roman Hemby, RB |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR | Dontay Demus, WR |
| Marvin Harrison Jr., WR | Rakim Jarrett, WR |
| Ohio State Defense | Maryland Defense |
|---|---|
| J.T. Tuimoloau, DE | David Ojabo, DE |
| Tommy Eichenberg, LB | Nick Cross, S |
| Josh Proctor, S | Jakorian Bennett, CB |
| Ohio State Special Teams | Maryland Special Teams |
|---|---|
| Noah Ruggles, K | Joseph Petrino, K |
| Jesse Mirco, P | Colton Spangler, P |
| Emeka Egbuka, PR | Brian Cobbs, PR |
| Kamari Ramsey, KR | Antwaine Littleton, KR |
FAQs
1. Who is favored to win the game?
Ohio State is a heavy favorite to win the game. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll and No. 3 in the Coaches Poll, while Maryland is ranked No. 21 in the AP Poll and No. 22 in the Coaches Poll.
2. What is the spread for the game?
Ohio State is a 17-point favorite over Maryland, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
3. What is the over/under for the game?
The over/under for the game is 65.5 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
4. What is the weather forecast for the game?
The weather forecast for the game is mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid-60s.
5. What time does the game start?
The game starts at 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 12th, 2023.
6. What channel is the game on?
The game will be televised nationally on FOX.
7. How can I stream the game?
The game can be streamed live on the FOX Sports app.
8. What are the key matchups to watch?
The key matchups to watch in the game are:
- Ohio State’s offense vs. Maryland’s defense
- Maryland’s offense vs. Ohio State’s defense
- Ohio State’s special teams vs. Maryland’s special teams
