Northwestern at Maryland 10/22/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/22/2022 at 12:07 AM ET

Northwestern at Maryland 10/22/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Northwestern Wildcats visit SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland on Saturday to play the Maryland Terrapins in a Big Ten matchup. Northwestern dropped to 1-5 overall and 1-2 in Big Ten play following its 42-7 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers a week ago this past Saturday and had a bye this week. Northwestern was held to 342 yards of total offense and committed three turnovers, while allowing Wisconsin 515 yards of total offense.

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski has thrown for 1,576 yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions. The leading rusher is Evan Hull with 428 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is also Hull with 405 yards in one touchdown reception. Malik Washington has 376 yards receiving and one touchdown reception. On defense, linebacker Bryce Gallagher is the leading tackler with 54. Northwestern has nine quarterback sacks and five interceptions.

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Maryland improved to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play following its 38-33 victory over Indiana on Saturday. Maryland gained 442 yards of total offense and allowed Indiana 351 yards of total offense but forced the Hoosiers into turning the ball over three times. Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa was carted off the field in the fourth quarter after injuring his knee and his status is unknown at this point.

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has passed for 2,001 yards with 13 touchdowns and five interceptions but if unable to play on Saturday, Billy Edwards Jr, who has passed for 97 yards with two touchdowns, will start under center. The leading rusher is Roman Hemby with 502 yards and four touchdowns and the leading receiver is Corey Dyches with 346 yards and three touchdown receptions. On defense, cornerback Beau Brade is the leading tackler with 51. Maryland has 18 quarterback sacks and five interceptions.

Maryland could play without its starting quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, who was taken off the field on a cart after injuring a knee late in Saturday's victory. Maryland has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight at home. Maryland has a much better squad top to bottom and even if quarterback Tagovailoa plays, the signal-caller will not be 100% and that will allow Northwestern to remain close enough to cover the number. Final Score Prediction, Maryland Terrapins win but fail short ATS 27-24.

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