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[BSLZackKiesel]

My full preview will be up tomorrow evening.

 

A few changes to the depth chart this week:

 

• Terrance Davis is now the starting RG, with Maurice Shelton as his backup.
• Kingsley Opara and Azubuike Ukandu are now co-starters at NT.
• Danny Sutton is now the backup K, taking Mike Shinsky's spot. Sutton has also handled kickoffs this year.

 

Full depth chart can be found here: http://www.umterps.c...DB_OEM_ID=29700

[Mike B]

This is going to be a real tough 3 game run for Maryland.  Hopefully they get better through the competition. Maryland will get better as the quality of play at the O and D lines and at QB improves.  DJ has moved the program forward,, now we need to wait for his recruits to get into the system.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Doing research for the preview article, and thought I'd post these numbers here. A little behind-the-scenes as to what goes into my weekly previews. Michigan's pretty good, you guys.

 

Michigan Stats:

47 points per game (#3 in country, #1 in conference)

228 passing yards per game (#71 in country, #6 in conference)

249 rushing yards per game (#14 in country, #3 in conference)

48% third down conversion rate (#19 in country, #3 in conference)

91% red zone success rate (#22 in country, #3 in conference)

64% field goal percentage (Kenny Allen is 9/13, but hasn’t missed since Wisconsin game)

13 turnovers gained (8 INT, 5 FUM) (#57 in country, #5 in conference)

6 turnovers lost (3 INT, 3 FUM) (#4 in country, #2 in conference)

27 sacks (#9 in country, #1 in conference)

11 sacks allowed (#20 in country, #3 in conference)'

 

Maryland Stats:

33 points per game (#45 in country, #4 in conference)

181 passing yards per game (#110 in country, #11 in conference)

252 rushing yards per game (#12 in country, #2 in conference)

39% third down conversion rate (#69 in country, #8 in conference)

93% red zone success rate (#9 in country, #1 in conference)

75% field goal percentage (Adam Greene is 6/8, but hasn’t missed since UCF game)

9 turnovers gained (#101 in country, #12 in conference)

11 turnovers lost (#37 in country, #7 in conference)

20 sacks (#21 in country, #3 in conference)

24 sacks allowed (#112 in country, #14 in conference)

 

SUMMARIES

 

Michigan’s Offense

• Best scoring offense in the Big Ten.

• Mediocre passing attack, excellent rushing attack.

• Excellent on third downs and in the red zone.

• One of the best in the country at protecting the ball and their quarterback.

 

Michigan’s Defense

• Best defense in the country (#15 rush defense, #1 pass defense).

• Best in the country on third downs and in the red zone.

• Best pass-rush in the conference.

• Don’t get a ton of turnovers, but do get their share.

 

Maryland’s Offense

• One of the worst passing attacks in the country.

• One of the best rushing attacks in the country.

• Best red zone offense in the conference.

• One of the worst at pass-protection in the country.

 

Maryland’s Defense

• One of the worst at forcing turnovers in the country.

• 3rd-best pass-rush in the conference.

• One of the worst rush defenses in the country.

• One of the better pass defenses in the country.

• One of the best red zone defenses in the country.

[BSLMikeLowe]

So Michigan's strengths match up perfectly (for them) with MD's weaknesses. This is one of those games I may not last until halftime. Goals #1-10 for me are all the same...no serious injuries.

[BSLChrisStoner]

I'd like see MD's offensive line hold up, and MD have some success in the running game. 

[BSLZackKiesel]

BSL: Terps Game Preview - #2 Michigan

 

Game preview is up!

[Mike B]

This is the game that could get ugly for Maryland early......I will look for the positives and not worry too much about the score.

DJ just got here and it will take some time.

 

I have a feeling, I am going to dislike Jim Harbaugh more after this game.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Baltimore Sun: Terps focus on correcting mistakes as they prepare to face No. 3 Michigan

[BSLChrisStoner]

3rd and 4 completed for Michigan. Wolverines out around the 40.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Run into MD territory.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Speight helps MD defenders miss. Gains 7.  Next play results in another 1st, pending the flag.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Peppers in the wildcat for a 1st.

[BSLChrisStoner]

TD Michigan.... 34 yards....   no MD defender close to the QB.... Michigan's Oline gave him a huge pocket.

[BSLChrisStoner]

10 plays, 91 yards, 5+ minutes.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Pretty much what I expected today.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Ty Johnson tripped up on 2nd after getting outside.  3rd and 5.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Hills to L. Jacobs for the 1st.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Lorenzo up the middle for a 1st on 2nd and 8.

[BSLChrisStoner]

McShay doing sideline work.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Gray starting at LT.