Maryland will face off against Indiana in a Big Ten match on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET. Indiana heads into the game with a 4-0 record, while Maryland stands at 3-1. Indiana is favored to win by 7 points according to BetMGM College Football Odds. Indiana currently leads the series between the two teams with a record of 7-5.
This season has been a significant one for Indiana, as they have achieved a 4-0 start for the eighth time in their history. Their offensive performance has been remarkable, breaking single-game school records for scoring and total offense. Maryland, on the other hand, is coming off a strong win against Villanova but needs a victory to even their conference record after a tough loss to Michigan State in Week 2.
A key matchup to watch during the game is between Maryland’s secondary and Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke. Rourke has been impressive, completing 75.5% of his passes for over 1,000 yards and ranking second in the Big Ten for touchdown passes. Maryland’s defense will need to step up to contain Rourke and Indiana’s high-scoring offense.
One player to keep an eye on from Maryland is Tai Felton, a fourth-year receiver who has consistently performed well this season with at least seven receptions and a touchdown in every game. On the Indiana side, the offensive line has been instrumental in supporting the team’s balanced offense and protecting Rourke, allowing only two sacks in four games.
Maryland has won six of its last eight games, with losses only to Michigan and Michigan State in recent times. On the other hand, Indiana fell short of re-entering the AP Top 25 by 19 points. Tai Felton set a new school record with 41 receptions in four games, surpassing the previous record that stood since 1991. Indiana’s last 5-0 start was in 1967, and if they win the upcoming game, there will be a 57-year gap between their second and third 5-0 starts. Maryland’s QB, Billy Edwards Jr., is coming off a stellar performance with a record-breaking completion rate of 88%. Indiana has scored a total of 202 points in their first four games, the highest in school history for a four-game stretch.
These two teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory in this matchup to continue their successful seasons.