I'll be providing a larger preview on Thursday, but here was my small pre-season write-up on Ohio State:

Game Six: Ohio State Buckeyes

2014 Record: 3-1 (0-0 Big Ten Conference)

2013 Record: 12-2 (8-0 Big Ten Conference)

Maryland’s first home conference game as a member of the Big Ten Conference will be a big one, as they will play host to one of the best college football teams in the country. Urban Meyer has brought massive success to Columbus, Ohio with his spread-option offense. Led by quarterback Braxton Miller, the offense finished with the fifth best rushing offense in the country last season. The Buckeyes are also very proud of their defense, and co-defensive coordinators Luke Fickell and Chris Ash want to bring pressure early and often out of many different sets.

I don't know if MD will be able to slow their offense, but Ohio State looked vulnerable in the secondary yesterday. MD should be able to make some plays.

OTOH, Ohio State's defensive line was regarded as one of the better units in the country heading into the season... will they overwhelm the MD o-line?

An early lead from MD would be nice. 

Big Ten East
MD 1-0, 4-1

Penn State 1-1, 4-1

Michigan State 0-0, 3-1

Ohio State 0-0, 3-1

Rutgers 0-1, 4-1

Indiana 0-1, 2-2

Michigan 0-1, 2-3

Randy Edsall says that he's not sure whether or not C.J. Brown will be able to practice, and he won't have anything on his game status until game-time.

Randy Edsall says that he's not sure whether or not C.J. Brown will be able to practice, and he won't have anything on his game status until game-time.

Have OSU have to game plan for both. Probably an upset if Brown plays.

Have OSU have to game plan for both. Probably an upset if Brown plays.

I have confidence in both Rowe and Brown, but Brown's leadership and experience would be huge in a game like this. Not to mention the fact that he's the better fit for Locksley's read-option offense. The good news is that it was his left wrist that was injured.

InsideMDSports: Point Spread Posted for Maryland-Ohio State

http://maryland.247s...-State-31573401

Per VegasInsider, Ohio State is a 10-point favorite for Saturday's game at Maryland.

10 point spread seems a bit high to me, considering that OSU hasn't really been all that impressive this year.  

Of course, I also wouldn't be shocked if they won by 30.  Really no idea what to expect with this one.

What's the over/under on the crowd split at Byrd, counting students? 60/40 OSU?

What's the over/under on the crowd split at Byrd, counting students? 60/40 OSU?

What's the over/under on the crowd split at Byrd, counting students? 60/40 OSU?

I don't think it will be quite that bad, but 50/50 probably isn't out of the question.  MD attendance has been pretty respectable so far this year, so hopefully Terp fans show up.

I always think fans overestimate how many visiting fans are there, I remember reading some posts on the OH talking about how the park was 80% Yankee fans or something ridiculous like that.  Don't get me wrong, I went to some of those games and there were a LOT of opposing fans there, but nowhere near that high.

I had heard during the terps radio broadcast that the OSU ticket allottment didnt sell out, so those tickets have been made available to terps fans.

Question is how many OSU fans live in MD, because it doesn't sound like they are traveling.

Yes, this is correct. 

I still have two tickets for section 308, row T. Message me if interested. I'll give you a "BSL discount" -- no fees.

I saw on Twitter that the line dropped to 7.5 this morning. 

Game Notes were released tonight: http://www.umterps.c...DB_OEM_ID=29700

No major changes were made to the depth chart. It looks like Albert Reid will be out another week, putting Wes Brown in sole possession of the #2 RB spot behind Brandon Ross. Jeremiah Johnson also slides over to the #2 CB spot after Alvin Hill's injury, and Daniel Ezeagwu moves to the #4 spot behind Jarrett Ross. C.J. Brown is still listed as the sole starter at QB, but Randy Edsall said that the call will be made on his status very close to game-time. They obviously want OSU to have to game-plan for both he and Caleb Rowe.

Testudo Times: College football national championship odds 2014: Maryland still on the board

http://www.testudoti...onal-title-odds

Maryland has a 200/1 chance to win the College Football Playoff and the national championship this year, according to odds released by Bovada. The Terrapins are one of 31 teams to still have listed odds.

So you're saying there's a chance?

Just FYI for those traveling to CP for the game. I'll be at the stadium around 9:00, hopefully a bit earlier. Weather looks great - 65 degrees and partly cloudy with a bit of a breeze.

IMS: Which Uniform is Maryland Wearing?

http://maryland.247s...-State-31626747

IMS: Which Uniform is Maryland Wearing?

http://maryland.247s...-State-31626747

They could wear the black helmet with the red jersey/red pants. They've worn that a lot in their various promos before/during this season. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see that look.

LandGrantHolyLand.com: Urban Meyer's Press Conference
http://www.landgrant...and-week-quotes

This will be Maryland's first Big Ten home game, and Meyer is expecting "a big time atmosphere". He mentioned that he nearly went to Maryland as an assistant coach, early in his coaching career.

He also called this week a huge special teams challenge, singling out Maryland'e excellent punt and kick return units.

Meyer is aware of Maryland's excellent wide receivers, and said that coaches are correcting pass defense issues. "This is a big game" as far as the secondary is concerned. Meyer also added that "when you want to challenge every throw and do press coverage, the vulnerability isn't the hitch. We're going to lose one on one matchups, but it is happening too frequently right now."