After a tight win on the road over Illinois last weekend, Maryland returns home to face Kent State on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Flashes currently have a record of 1-2 (0-0) with a win over VMI and losses to Iowa and Texas A&M. They finished last season with a 3-1 (3-1) record in a shortened MAC schedule. Sean Lewis is in his fourth year as their head coach after spending the previous six seasons on Dino Babers' staffs at Bowling Green, Eastern Illinois, and Syracuse.
Kent State ran for nearly 500 yards and 7 touchdowns in their blowout win over VMI, making their rushing statistics a bit skewed. Their offense is led by an NFL Draft prospect in Dustin Crum, who has struggled so far against two Top 5 defenses. On paper, Maryland's offense shouldn't have much of a problem moving the ball on the Golden Flashes, but could have some problems if they allow Crum time in the pocket to use his big arm.
Kent State Rush Offense: 266.3 ypg (#9 in country)
Kent State Pass Offense: 166.3 ypg (#115 in country)
Kent State Rush Defense: 217.0 yapg (#117 in country)
Kent State Pass Defense: 216.7 yapg (#72 in country)
Maryland Rush Offense: 174.0 ypg (#59 in country)
Maryland Pass Offense: 343.0 ypg (#10 in country)
Maryland Rush Defense: 88.0 yapg (#25 in country)
Maryland Pass Defense: 180.7 yapg (#34 in country)
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