Maryland vs Virginia Picks and Prediction – 9/15/2024

The Virginia Cavaliers will welcome the Maryland Terrapins this week to Charlottesville for an ACC matchup. Maryland has split their first two games of the season following a narrow 3 point loss against Michigan State in game two of the year. Offensively Maryland sputtered against Michigan State scoring just 24 points on 339 total yards after turning the ball over one time. Defensively Maryland was outmatched giving up 27 points on 493 yards despite forcing 3 turnovers in the game. Stay in the loop with our College Football Picks.

Billy Edwards Jr. carried the load from Maryland completing 26 passes for 253 yards and two scores and ran the ball 6 times for 13 yards and one touchdown as well. Roman Hemby was the top ball carrier with 12 carries for 35 yards. Tai Felton led the team with 152 yards and one touchdown on 11 receptions. Dylan Wade chipped in four catches for 49 yards and one score as well.

The Virginia Cavaliers come into their third game of the year undefeated overall following a narrow one point victory against Wake Forest a week ago. The Cavaliers did just enough defensively a week ago giving up thirty points on 544 total yards but allowed no points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Offensively Virginia compiled 430 yards in route to 31 points after a 14 point fourth quarter.

Anthony Colandrea has led the way for Virginia this season with 50 completions for 654 yards and five touchdowns. Kobe Pace is the top ball carrier on the roster with 107 yards and one score on 16 carries. Malachi Fields leads the team with 248 yards on 16 receptions. Trelll Harris has chipped in 129 yards and two scores on 9 catches, while Tyler Neville has added five catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns.

Virginia is the better team on both sides of the ball and will have the home fans behind them. The Cavaliers will have to weather the storm for Maryland early on but have enough talent on both sides of the ball to do so. Look for Virginia to make enough plays down the stretch to pull off the home win as the underdog as they cover the number leading to their third victory of the season. Final Score Prediction, Virginia Cavaliers win and cover 27-21.