Maryland vs. Indiana Prediction, Odds, Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 5

Reed Wallach | 3 Hours Ago

Sep 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) throws a pass against the Villanova Wildcats during the second quarter at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images / Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Indiana is off to an incredible start under first year head coach Curt Cignetti, undefeated through the first four weeks of play. 

Maryland heads to Bloomigton in hopes of stopping the Indiana hype train quickly, but it is a considerable underdog with a new look offense that has already slipped up once in Big Ten play already this season, dropping a home game to Michigan State. Can Maryland thrive in a role as an underdog on Saturday? 

Here’s our full betting preview for this Big Ten clash: 

Maryland vs. Indiana Odds, Spread and Total

Spread

• Maryland: +7 (-110)
• Indiana: -7 (-110)

Moneyline

• Maryland: +215
• Indiana: -265

Total: 55.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

Maryland vs. Indiana How to Watch

• Date: Saturday, September 28th
• Game Time: 12:00 PM EST
• Venue: Memorial Stadium
• How to Watch (TV): Big Ten Network
• Maryland Record: 3-1
• Indiana Record: 4-0

Maryland vs. Indiana Key Players to Watch

Maryland

Billy Edwards: Stepping in for Taulia Tagovailoa, Edwards has the Maryland offense still performing admirably to start the season. He is completing 75% of his passes with eight touchdowns and two interceptions with 1,155 passing yards with 10 total touchdowns. 

Indiana

Kurtis Rourke: The 2022 MAC Player of the Year looks fully recovered from his knee injury that had him performing at an underwhelming level in 2023. The Hoosiers signal caller is completing 75% of his passes with eight touchdowns and 1,013 passing yards, adding two more rushing TDs. 

Maryland vs. Indiana Prediction and Pick

The Hoosiers have been one of the most pleasant surprises this season, out to a 4-0 start behind an average margin of victory of 41.25. 

Now, the team welcomes a Maryland team that is the most complete roster the team has seen.

While the Hoosiers are far improved then last season, and 4-0 against the spread, I believe that now is the time to fade the Big Ten upstarts, who rank 17th in Net EPA/Play.

Edwards and the Maryland offense have looked the part so far this season, and I believe that the defense can make some headway against a Hoosiers team that hasn't had a sturdy pass rush just yet. Of the three FBS teams that IU has faced, Maryland will be the first team that it has faced that ranks inside the top 100 this season in Pro Football Focus’ pass rush grade, checking in 20th. 

I’ll back the big underdog that is being written off against an upstart Indiana group, but present its stiffest test. 

PICK: Maryland +7

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