Indiana Hoosiers vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, 9/30/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Indiana Hoosiers vs Maryland Terrapins

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Location: SECU Stadium in College Park, MD

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Terrapins (-14)

Total/Over-Under: 50

SECU Stadium is the site where the Maryland Terrapins (4-0) will attempt to beat the Indiana Hoosiers (2-2) on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Maryland opens this game as 14-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 50.

The Indiana Hoosiers head into this game 2-2 this year. In their last contest, the Hoosiers faced off with the Akron Zips and took home the win by a score of 29-27. Tayven Jackson went 11/26 with 190 yds through the air and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rate of 108.7 and finished the game with 1 pick. Christian Turner was the leader on the ground for the Hoosiers with 13 attempts for 67 yards (5.2 yds per carry). The Indiana Hoosiers ran the ball a total of 34 times and had 92 yards, which earned them an average of 2.7 yds per carry. In all, they had 60 plays which gave them a total of 282 yds. Indiana surrendered 26 completions on 44 tries for 211 yards, and a completion rate of 59.1%. Against the run, the Hoosiers conceded 263 yds on 40 tries, which averages out to 6.6 yds per rush surrendered.

Concerning scoring points, the Indiana Hoosiers have an average of 21.8 PPG. As a team they're averaging 108.8 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 114th in the country. The Hoosiers have racked up 1,350 yards in total for the year. With reference to scoring, Indiana has amassed 2 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. Indiana has compiled 76 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 24 penalties for 205 yards. They have turned the ball over 4 times.

In terms of passing yards, the Hoosiers have given up 707 yards which ranks them 21st in D-1. They have surrendered 176.8 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 55.4%. For the year, they have given up 342.3 yards/game which puts them 57th in Division 1. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air and 7 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing 4.7 yards per rushing attempt and 165.5 yards on the ground per game for the season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 662 yards on the ground through 4 contests. The Hoosiers are sitting in 43rd in college football in terms of team defense, giving up 19.5 points per game.

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The Terrapins head into this matchup 4-0 this season. The last time they took the field, the Terrapins got the victory with a final of 31-9 against the Michigan State Spartans. Colby McDonald carried the ball 5 times for 38 yds, ending the game with 7.6 yds per carry for Maryland. Taulia Tagovailoa (3 touchdowns) ended the contest with 223 yds on 21/36 passing while his quarterback rating was 132.3. He threw 1 pick and his Y/A was 6.2. Maryland surrendered 31 run attempts for 102 yds (3.3 yds per rush). The Terrapins passing defense gave up a completion rate of 59.1%, surrendering 274 yds on 26 for 44 through the air. The Terrapins finished the game with a total of 362 yds and they ran 67 plays (5.4 yards per play). Maryland rushed the ball for 4.5 yards per carry, finishing the game with 139 yards on 31 attempts.

The Maryland Terrapins average 450.5 yards/contest, ranking them 31st in the country. The Maryland offense has 234 yds of penalties on 21 violations, which is good for 84th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 166.8 rushing yards per game and have run for 667 yards in total. They have tossed 3 picks while surrendering 0 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 96 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Terrapins currently rank 29th in the nation averaging 37.3 points per game. Over the course of the season thus far, the Terrapins have earned 1,135 passing yards in addition to an average of 283.8 passing yards per outing, putting them at 28th in Division 1.

Maryland has allowed a total of 466 yards rushing (116.5 yards/game) and 2 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have conceded 3 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 213.5 yards/game, which puts them in 60th in Division 1. Their defense has tallied 4 fumbles and 7 picks on the season. The Terrapins defense has taken the field for 263 plays, which is good for 63rd in the nation. The Terrapins are relinquishing 12.3 points per game, ranking them 12th in the country. Overall, they have allowed 49 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Terrapins -14

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