The Maryland Terrapins are on the road in college football action on Friday night, taking on the Florida International Panthers. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. start time and it will be televised nationally on the CBS Sports Network. Currently the college football odds for the game have the Terps favored to pick up the win.
College Football Odds
Maryland -10
Total: 57.5 points
Maryland earned a 52-13 win over Howard in the season opener, the first game coached by D.J. Durkin. All 13 points by Howard were scored during the fourth quarter when the game had already been decided.
In an interesting note, Maryland scored all those points and didn’t throw a touchdown pass. They had six different players rush for a touchdown, though, and not one of their tailbacks had double-digit carries on the day.
Florida International, on the other hand, lost a home battle with the Indiana Hoosiers where the Golden Panthers gave up 22 fourth-quarter points to get beat. FIU quarterback Alex McGough tossed for 263 yards in the game, but also threw three interceptions.
The Terps being favored by double digits on the road seems like a stretch given their recent history. Durkin looks like he could be the guy to turn the program around, it looks a bit early to put the Terps in this position.
FIU lost their opener to Indiana in large part to losing the turnover battle, sporting a -2 margin during the contest. If Maryland can force turnovers that certainly gives them a better shot to cover the number in this one.
William Likely could play a major role in this one. He’s a dynamic player on defense and is one of the better returnmen in college football. Either way, it seems a bit early to back Maryland as a double-digit dog on the road.
Free Pick: FIU plus the points
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