Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction and Picks - November 8, 2025
Saturday afternoon, Big 10 College football action, and we have a Maryland vs Rutgers prediction locked and loaded for you. Maryland is off a humbling 55-10 home loss to Indiana to fall to 4-4 on the year. Rutgers comes in off a 35-13 road loss to Illinois, which dropped them to 4-5 on the season. Rutgers won last year's meeting on the road by a score of 31-17. Read on to see our Maryland vs Rutgers prediction.
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Terps Get Crushed By The Hoosiers
Maryland comes into this matchup searching for answers after being dismantled 55-10 by Indiana in its Homecoming game. Freshman quarterback Malik Washington continued to show flashes of promise, throwing for 242 yards and a touchdown, but he also tossed two interceptions and lost a fumble that was returned for a score. The lone highlight was a 55-yard strike to DeJuan Williams, who finished with 78 yards and a touchdown, but the Terps never found rhythm against the Hoosiers’ aggressive defense. The loss marked Maryland’s fourth straight, dropping them to 4-4 overall and 1-4 in Big Ten play, and the pressure is mounting on head coach Mike Locksley to stop the slide.
The Terrapins’ biggest issue has been their lack of a consistent running game. They managed just 12 rushing yards against Indiana, and that imbalance has put too much on Washington’s shoulders. When the offensive line holds up, Washington can make plays, but the unit has struggled to open lanes and protect against top-tier fronts. Maryland’s receivers, led by Shaleak Knotts and Octavian Smith Jr., have shown they can stretch defenses, but without a ground threat, opponents have been able to sit back and force Washington into mistakes. Against Rutgers, the Terps will need to establish some balance early to avoid another lopsided affair.
Defensively, Maryland has been up and down. They forced an early interception against Indiana, marking the third straight game with a pick for Jamare Glasker, but the unit quickly wore down as the Hoosiers piled up 367 rushing yards. Linebacker Daniel Wingate and safety Jalen Huskey have been steady, but the front seven has struggled to hold the line against physical opponents. Rutgers doesn’t have Indiana’s firepower, but the Scarlet Knights do have a capable passing attack, and Maryland’s secondary will need to tighten coverage to keep this game within reach.
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Knights Have No Defense
Rutgers enters this contest at 4-5 after a 35-13 loss to Illinois, a game where the Scarlet Knights simply couldn’t keep pace. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 253 yards and a touchdown, but he was inconsistent, completing just 55 percent of his passes and missing opportunities to stretch the field. Wideout KJ Duff was the bright spot, catching nine passes for 93 yards and a score, while Ian Strong added 85 yards on six receptions. The passing game has been the strength of this team, but without balance, Rutgers has struggled to sustain drives.
The ground game has been a major concern, as Rutgers managed only 59 rushing yards against Illinois. Ja’shon Benjamin led the way with 37 yards, but the Scarlet Knights averaged just 2.2 yards per carry. That lack of production has put too much pressure on Kaliakmanis to carry the offense, and while he leads the Big Ten in passing yards, the team has been one-dimensional. Head coach Greg Schiano has emphasized the need for more discipline and execution, especially after penalties and missed opportunities stalled drives last week. Against Maryland’s vulnerable run defense, Rutgers has a chance to finally get something going on the ground.
Defensively, Rutgers has been shaky, giving up over 428 yards per game and ranking near the bottom of the Big Ten in scoring defense. Illinois exposed their secondary with big plays, and the Scarlet Knights failed to generate consistent pressure on the quarterback. Linebacker Dariel Djabome and defensive back Jett Elad have been among the more reliable pieces, but the unit as a whole has struggled to get off the field. At home, Rutgers will look to feed off the energy of SHI Stadium and force Maryland into mistakes. If they can slow down Washington and limit explosive plays from Williams and Knotts, the Scarlet Knights could put themselves in position to grab a much-needed win.
Maryland vs Rutgers Pick
Maryland vs Rutgers Spread Pick
- Maryland PK (2 Units)
Maryland in a pick makes sense here, especially given how Rutgers has struggled in this exact spot historically. The Terrapins may be coming off a rough outing against Indiana, but Malik Washington has shown flashes of playmaking ability, and their receivers can stretch defenses when given time. Rutgers, meanwhile, has been one-dimensional offensively and continues to have trouble establishing a run game, which puts added pressure on Athan Kaliakmanis to carry the load.
Adding to the case for Maryland, Rutgers is just 2-15 ATS off a road game when facing a team coming off a home game, a trend that highlights how poorly they’ve performed in this scheduling scenario. Maryland’s ability to generate turnovers and exploit Rutgers’ defensive lapses should give them the edge, and with both teams desperate for a win, the Terrapins’ playmakers give them a slight but meaningful advantage in this matchup.
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Maryland vs Rutgers Over/Under Pick
- Over 58 (2 Units)
The over 58 makes sense here because both Maryland and Rutgers have shown they can give up points in bunches, and each offense has enough playmakers to exploit defensive lapses. Maryland’s Malik Washington has the arm to push the ball downfield, especially with DeJuan Williams and Shaleak Knotts stretching coverage, while Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis leads the Big Ten in passing yards and has reliable targets in KJ Duff and Ian Strong. With both defenses ranking near the bottom of the conference and struggling to stop the run or prevent explosive plays, this matchup has the potential to turn into a back-and-forth shootout that clears the number.
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