Maryland vs Penn State Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Battle for Bowl Positioning
The Maryland Terrapins will visit Happy Valley to take on the No. 14 Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday. Maryland comes off a disappointing 23-10 loss to Wisconsin, while Penn State took care of business against Indiana, 45-14.
Both teams have plenty to fight for as the regular season nears its end. Maryland (6-3, 3-3) could elevate itself to a better bowl game with a win over Penn State (7-2, 4-2). On the other hand, the Nittany Lions must win out to appear in a New Year’s Six bowl game. Which team will emerge victorious?

Let’s check the latest college football odds, stats, injury reports and college football lines for Maryland vs Penn State. We’ve plenty of NCAA football odds for you to consider.
Maryland Hoping to Crack Top 25
Before Week 10, Maryland was on the verge of cracking the AP Poll’s Top 25, which usually correlates with the College Football Playoff rankings as well. Plus, the Terrapins’ starting quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, the brother of Tua Tagovailoa, was returning from injury ahead of the Wisconsin game.
Maryland turned in a stinker in Week 10, losing 23-10 to Wisconsin. The Terrapins have hung their hat on offense this season, averaging 31.4 points (36th). Against the Badgers, Maryland totaled 189 yards with nine first downs. Nothing went right on the offensive side. That must change this weekend.
Tagovailoa is one of the Big Ten’s best quarterbacks. Also, Maryland has a daunting receiving duo with Rakim Jarrett (376 receiving yards) and Jacob Copeland (324 receiving yards). Freshman running back Roman Hemby has enjoyed a breakout season with 747 rushing yards on 6.2 yards per carry. This potent offense will challenge Penn State.
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On defense, Maryland has a handful of playmakers. Freshman linebacker Jaishawn Barham has made a huge impact with 41 tackles. Plus, safety Beau Brade provides good run support from the secondary, as he leads the team with 60 tackles.
The Terrapins could contend for a top-25 ranking once again with a big win over the Nittany Lions.
The Nittany Lions’ Ferocious Defense
Despite losses to No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan, Penn State’s New Year’s Six chances are alive and well. With that said, the Nittany Lions must take care of business to close the regular season. Penn State cannot lose to Maryland, Rutgers or Michigan State in its final three games.
Last game, Penn State coasted to a win over Indiana. The game was won on the back of a dominant defense. The Nittany Lions held the Hoosiers to 196 yards and forced three turnovers. Also, the pass rush generated six sacks and four QB hurries. The talented cornerback duo of Joey Porter Jr. and Kalen King were lockdown in coverage, holding Indiana to 131 passing yards.
While the defense had a great day, the offense showed some weaknesses. As usual, quarterback Sean Clifford was mediocre as he continues to hold back this team. However, running backs Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton both averaged over 4.5 yards per carry. Five-star true freshman quarterback Drew Allar played plenty of snaps in the second half, showcasing his high potential. At this point, the Penn State faithful must be ready for Allar to take over.
Maryland vs Penn State Game Injuries
Maryland vs Penn State Head-to-Head
Penn State has thoroughly dominated this matchup with a 41-3-1 record against Maryland. The Terrapins have won two games against the Nittany Lions since 2014. In its last trip to Beaver Stadium, Maryland defeated Penn State 35-19.
Maryland vs Penn State Game Information
- Game: Maryland vs Penn State
- Location: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
- Day/Time: Saturday, Nov. 12th, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Maryland vs Penn State Live Stream: ESPN
Maryland vs Penn State Betting Lines
Maryland vs Penn State Picks & Prediction
Maryland has a sneaky talented team with many skilled players on the offense. However, the Terrapins have been far too inconsistent this season. While they have competed with teams like Michigan (34-27 loss), the Terrapins have also barely beat teams like Northwestern and Indiana.
Following Maryland’s bad offensive showing against Wisconsin, Penn State’s defense will be licking its chops. Starting wideout Jarrett could also be out for the Terrapins. Look for the Nittany Lions to win and cover at home.
The Penn State Nittany Lions are listed at -350 in our Vegas lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Penn State, you have a chance to win $29. The Maryland Terrapins are +280, offering a chance to win $280 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Penn State Nittany Lions a 77.78% chance to win, with the Maryland Terrapins at 26.32%.