Nebraska and Maryland will meet in an important Big Ten game on Saturday afternoon. The Cornhuskers and Terrapins are both 4-1 to start the season and the winner of this game could find themselves in the top 25 by this time next week. Here, I break down the keys to this game on both sides and make my Nebraska vs Maryland prediction.
Our Nebraska vs Maryland Pick
- Pick: Maryland +6.5
- Confidence: 4/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Maryland Terrapins
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: SECU Stadium, College Park, MD
- Broadcast: Big Ten Network
Nebraska vs Maryland Odds
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spread | Nebraska -6.5 |
| Moneyline | Nebraska -250, Maryland +210 |
| Total | 47.5 |
Key Storylines
- Maryland’s Seeks Bounce Back: After a heartbreaking 24-20 loss to Washington, Maryland looks to rebound and demonstrate their growth under head coach Mike Locksley. The Terrapins are 4-1 on the season and off to a very strong start, but can’t afford a second straight loss.
- Quarterback Matchup: The duel between Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola and Maryland’s Malik Washington is set to be a focal point of this game. Both quarterbacks have led their teams to 4-1 records for the year, but only one of them can get a win in this game.
- Defensive Strengths: Nebraska has an elite pass defense, allowing just 91.8 passing yards per game. They will face a challenge against Maryland’s dynamic passing attack as they look for a second win in a row.
Quarterback Play
Dylan Raiola has been instrumental in Nebraska’s offensive success, leading a pass-heavy attack that ranks 8th nationally in passing yards per game. Raiola has 12 touchdown passes and just two interceptions so far this year. His ability to distribute the ball effectively has kept defenses on their toes.
Maryland’s Malik Washington has shown maturity beyond his years, nearly leading a game-winning drive against Washington last week. Washington has nine touchdown passes to just two interceptions for the season. He will try to elevate his team to 5-1 with a win in this contest at home.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Nebraska is 2-3 against the spread so far this season.
- Maryland is 3-2 against the spread going into this week.
- The Terrapins have had four of their first five games go under their totals this season.
- Nebraska’s games have gone over their totals four times in five games.
- Nebraska is 2-1 all-time against Maryland. The Terrapins won the last meeting between these teams in 2023.
Nebraska vs Maryland Model Projection
- Score Projection: Nebraska 27 – Maryland 24
- Win Probability: Nebraska 61%, Maryland 39%
Final Thoughts
Both of these teams have the potential to come away with a win in this matchup to get to 5-1 on the season. I give a slight edge to Nebraska here, but I think that taking the points with the Terps is the way to go here. I don’t hold Maryland’s loss to Washington against them too harshly, as Washington has one of the better defenses in the Big Ten. This game will be decided by a field goal in either direction and the underdog will cover the number.
