Saturday, September 27, 2014

Memorial Stadium in Bloomington

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Maryland (3-1) left the ACC for the Big Ten starting in the 2014 and look to start things off in their new conference right with a win in Indiana (2-1). The Hoosiers aim to avoid a big letdown after their stunning 31-27 win over #18 Missouri a week ago.

The only blemish Maryland has suffered this season is a close 40-37 loss at home to a tough West Virginia team in week 3. Prior to that, they posted a big 52-7 season opening win against James Madison and a 24-17 victory over South Florida. A week the Terrapins went into the Carrier Dome and earned a tough 34-20 road win over Syracuse. QB C.J Brown leads the offense in the air and on the ground, running for 244 yards and 4 TD while throwing for another 833 yards and 6 TD. Brown could have a big day against a Hoosier defense that gave up 331 yards and 2TD to Missouri QB Maty Mauk a week ago.

The Hoosiers need to keep the momentum going from last week's upset win over Missouri and will rely on one man to do it – Tevin Coleman, the nation's third leading rusher. Coleman has scored a TD in 12 straight games and toppled Missouri for 132 yards on 19 carries a week ago. Coleman ran for 190 yards and 3 TD in a 45-42 loss to Bowling Green and 247 yards and 2 TD in a season opening win against Indiana State. The Hoosiers offense is multi-dimensional though, with QB Nate Sudfeld throwing for 250+ yards the last two games.

The Hoosiers 10th ranked rushing attack takes on a Maryland defense giving up almost 200 yards per game which could decide the tale of the game. It's possible that the Terrapins overlook this Big Ten opponent in peering ahead to a matchup against #22 Ohio State but its also possible Indiana has a big letdown after their huge win last week.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Trends

Maryland Terrapins are 2-2-0 Against the Spread

Maryland Terrapins are 2-2-0 against the Over/Under

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends

Indiana Hoosiers are 1-2-0 Against the Spread

Indiana Hoosiers are 1-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Maryland Terrapins

09/22/14 DB Alvin Hill Leg injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Indiana
09/22/14 LB Cavon Walker Foot out for season
09/22/14 DL Quinton Jefferson Knee out for season
09/21/14 TE Andrew Isaacs Knee out for season
09/21/14 LB Matt Robinson Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Indiana
09/05/14 LB Abner Logan Suspension out indefinitely
09/01/14 WR Taivon Jacobs Knee out for season
08/30/14 DB A.J. Hendy Suspension out for season
08/29/14 LB Nnamdi Egbuaba Shoulder out for season
08/23/14 WR Levern Jacobs Suspension out for season
08/11/14 OL Sean Christie Knee out for season

Indiana Hoosiers

09/22/14 K Aaron Del Grosso Groin "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
09/21/14 DB Kenny Mullen Ankle injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
09/19/14 LB Steven Funderburk Back out for season
08/28/14 Backup RB Tommy Mister Knee out for season
08/22/14 WR Caleb Cornett Suspension out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Indiana

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