Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, 10/14/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Location: SECU Stadium in College Park, MD

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Terrapins (-13)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Illinois Fighting Illini (2-4) are on their way to SECU Stadium on Saturday, October 14, 2023 where they will attempt to beat the Maryland Terrapins (5-1). Illinois opens this game as 13-point underdogs. The total comes in at 52.5.

The Illinois Fighting Illini come into this matchup with a record of 2-4 this year. In their last game, the Fighting Illini played against the Nebraska Cornhuskers and took a loss by a final of 20-7. Kaden Feagin led the offense in rushing for the Fighting Illini with 5 totes for 15 yds (3.0 yards per carry). Luke Altmyer went 29/47 with 289 yards passing and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rate of 116.1 and ended the contest with 1 interception. In the running game, the Fighting Illini gave up 158 yards on 49 tries, which averages out to 3.2 yds per run allowed. Illinois relinquished 12 completions on 24 tries for a total of 154 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%. At the end of the game, they had 66 plays which gave them 310 yds. The Illinois Fighting Illini ran the rock 19 different times and totaled 21 yds, which came out to an average of 1.1 yds per carry.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Illinois Fighting Illini are sitting at 19.2 points per game. As a team they average 127.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 100th in D-1. The Fighting Illini have racked up 2,264 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Illinois has amassed 7 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. Illinois has accumulated 119 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 40 penalties for 390 yards. They have turned the ball over 13 different times.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Fighting Illini have allowed 1,353 yds which ranks them 82nd in college football. They have conceded 225.5 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 57.3%. For the year, they have relinquished 401.5 yards/outing putting them at 102nd in college football. They have yielded 9 touchdowns through the air and 10 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.3 yards per rush on the ground and 176.0 yards on the ground per game on the year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,056 yards via the ground game in 6 games. The Fighting Illini rank 90th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 28.8 points per game.

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The Terrapins come into this matchup with a record of 5-1 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Terrapins took a defeat with a final score of 37-17 when they faced the Ohio State Buckeyes. Taulia Tagovailoa (1 TD) finished the contest with 196 yds on 21/41 through the air while his quarterback rating was 89.7. He threw 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 4.8. Antwaine Littleton carried the football 11 times for 38 yards, ending the contest with 3.5 yds per carry for Maryland. The Terrapins finished the contest with a total of 302 yards while running 76 plays (4.0 yards per play). Maryland rushed the football for 3.0 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 106 yds on 35 carries. Maryland surrendered 33 attempts on the ground for 62 yds (1.9 yds per rush). The Terrapins pass defense conceded a completion rate of 65.5%, surrendering 320 yards on 19 for 29 passing.

Concerning how much they score, the Terrapins rank 28th in the nation maintaining an average of 35.0 points per game. The Maryland Terrapins hold an average of 429.3 yards per outing, ranking them 45th in the nation. The Maryland offense has totaled 299 penalty yards on 29 infractions, which has them ranked 90th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 5 interceptions while letting opponents recover 0 fumbles and they have obtained 136 first downs. For the year to this point, the Terrapins have racked up 1,683 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 280.5 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 27th in D-1. They maintain an average of 148.8 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 893 yards for the year.

The Terrapins are allowing 17.2 points per game, which has them ranked 19th in college football. Maryland has conceded a total of 644 yards rushing (107.3 yards/game) and 3 touchdowns rushing for the season. In total, they have relinquished 103 points. They have allowed 7 touchdowns through the air and 229.8 yards/outing, which puts them in 74th in the nation. The Terrapins defense has taken the field for 403 plays, which is good for 96th in D-1. Their defense has 4 fumbles and 8 picks on the year.

Who will win tonight's Fighting Illini/Terrapins college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Terrapins -13

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