Following a loss to Penn State last weekend, Maryland hits the road to face #7 Michigan State on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans lost their first game of the season last weekend to Purdue, and currently hold a 8-1 (5-1) record. After being ranked #3 in the College Football Playoff's first set of rankings last week, they're set to fall out of the Top 4 this week.
The matchup to watch here is Michigan State's dreadful pass defense against Maryland's high-flying passing attack. On paper, it looks like another opportunity for Taulia Tagovailoa to have a big day throwing the football. Even if he does however, the Spartans' offense is good enough to outscore almost anyone in the country.
Michigan State is currently favored by 13 points in this game.
Michigan State Rush Offense: 198.2 ypg (#30 in country)
Michigan State Pass Offense: 236.6 ypg (#49 in country)
Michigan State Rush Defense: 116.0 yapg (#19 in country)
Michigan State Pass Defense: 308.6 yapg (#130 in country)
Maryland Rush Offense: 113.7 ypg (#111 in country)
Maryland Pass Offense: 298.2 ypg (#14 in country)
Maryland Rush Defense: 149.8 yapg (#66 in country)
Maryland Pass Defense: 233.8 yapg (#97 in country)
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