After beating Howard last weekend, Maryland embarks on their first road trip of the season on a short week up to Champaign, IL. The Fighting Illini are led by first-year head coach Bret Bielema, who's returned to the Big Ten after stints at Arkansas and as an assistant coach in the NFL. Despite beating Nebraska to start the year, they've struggled in their last two games and currently have a 1-2 (1-0) record with losses to UTSA and Virginia.
This is an important game for the Terps, who need to prove that they can take care of business against a lesser conference opponent on the road in primetime. With as poor as Illinois' defense has been against the pass so far this season, Taulia Tagovailoa and Maryland's pass-catchers have the potential for another big night.
Illinois Rush Offense: 143.0 ypg (#85 in country)
Illinois Pass Offense: 215.3 ypg (#76 in country)
Illinois Rush Defense: 170.0 yapg (#91 in country)
Illinois Pass Defense: 311.7 yapg (#122 in country)
Maryland Rush Offense: 195.5 ypg (#45 in country)
Maryland Pass Offense: 339.5 ypg (#14 in country)
Maryland Rush Defense: 57.0 yapg (#12 in country)
Maryland Pass Defense: 178.5 yapg (#42 in country)
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