Towson at Maryland - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 2nd 2023 (3:30 PM EDT)
Maryland -38.5 (55.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Maryland 38 - Towson: 6

 
Tigers (0 - 1) (1 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 6 - 38 (6 - 38 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Maryland -10.5   (SP+ MD -9)
MD Win prob: 97% | Cover: 51%
Terrapins (8 - 5) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach Mike Locksley (24 - 28)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (32 - 24 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.9 - 5.1 (#46)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Towson's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Towson at Maryland+38.555.5L 6 - 38UY

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Predictions for Towson's Schedule
Maryland's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Maryland vs Towson-38.555.5W 38 - 6UN
Sat 9/9 Maryland vs Charlotte-24.550.0W 38 - 20ON
Fri 9/15 Maryland vs Virginia-16.548.5W 42 - 14OY
Sat 9/23 Maryland at Michigan State-7.052.5W 31 - 9UY
Sat 9/30 Maryland vs Indiana-14.550.0W 44 - 17OY
Sat 10/7 Maryland at Ohio State+17.056.5L 17 - 37UN
Sat 10/14 Maryland vs Illinois-13.552.0L 24 - 27UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/28 Maryland at Northwestern-14.048.5L 27 - 33ON
Sat 11/4 Maryland vs Penn State+8.550.5L 15 - 51ON
Sat 11/11 Maryland at Nebraska-1.541.5W 13 - 10UY
Sat 11/18 Maryland vs Michigan+17.550.5L 24 - 31OY
Sat 11/25 Maryland at Rutgers-2.045.5W 42 - 24OY
Sat 12/30 Maryland vs Auburn+4.047.5W 31 - 13UY

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Predictions for Maryland's Schedule

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
TOWS0%60%000%000%380%0%0000
MD#43 (.24)44% (45)29.742% (76)3.07 (79)10845% (30)2794.15 (43)#24 (.11)41% (53)22.544% (81)39% (32)3.62 (53)56.51.61.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
TOWS0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MD#106 (.13)41% (92)41% (97)2.89 (94)11141% (74)2763.62 (95)#84 (.19)43% (86)42% (65)44% (107)4.34 (116)58.61.71.4



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
TOWS Offense1660%00000000%0%0%0%0%
MD Defense1322.523.740.7%3.621.8 - - - - - 50%49%44%39%14%.11
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
TOWS Defense138380%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
MD Offense1329.732.144%4.151.6213871082793.741%58%42%45%17%.24

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Towson10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Maryland1327:5620.842%68%5.556.51.61.84.72.4230.9
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
TOWS Offense10%0%000000%0%0
MD Defense1350% (60)44% (81) - - - - .12 (57)3.17 (87)73% (72)8% (116)0.84 (8)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
TOWS Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
MD Offense1341% (121)42% (76)29.4108.43.720 (61).17 (54)3.07 (79)69% (101)10% (77)1.07 (32)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
TOWS Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
MD Defense1349% (57)39% (32) - - - - - - 17 (3).19 (22)1.5 (31)29% (118)30% (58).27 (45)6% (65)1.8 (12)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
TOWS Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
MD Offense1358% (11)45% (30)23.636.7278.97.611.827 (25)13 (97).31 (56)1.5 (98)32% (65)35% (28).32 (73)6% (75)2 (94)

Towson's Power Ratings
Towson's Power Rating: #NR
Towson's Offense Rating: #NR
Towson's Defense Rating: #NR
2023 Talent Rating: #188
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Towson's 2023 Expected Record: -
Towson's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Towson's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Towson's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average CAA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96

Power Ratings Matchup
Towson:    Maryland: 10.43

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Towson:    Maryland: 9.2




Maryland's Power Ratings
Maryland's Power Rating: 10.43 #31
Maryland's Offense Rating: 18.55 #48
Maryland's Defense Rating: 7.24 #40
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 19 #33
Maryland's 2023 Expected Record: 7.90 - 5.10
Maryland's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 9.2 #33
Maryland's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.7 #50
Maryland's Defense SP+ Rating: 19.7 #20

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96


Towson Scoring
Offense: 6 PPG
Offense on Road: 6
Defense: 38 PPG
Defense on Road: 38

Towson's 2023 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Maryland 31
Towson 21

Total Points: 52

Maryland Scoring
Offense: 29.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 32.1
Defense: 22.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 23.7

Maryland's 2023 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/13Maryland44Towson17MarylandMaryland -28.5Towson53.5Over
202309/02Maryland38Towson6MarylandMaryland -38.5Towson55.5Under
201709/09Maryland63Towson17MarylandMaryland -34Maryland0
201110/01Maryland28Towson3Maryland
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Maryland411 Overs
Towson021 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams4 - 01 - 21 - 20 - 0
Road Teams0 - 42 - 10 - 02 - 1

(#NR) Towson Info
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #188
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -


Record on Road: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )

Towson Highlights
Towson is Undefeated vs Spread


Towson Deficiencies
Towson has a really bad Offense
Towson Defense Gives up a Lot of Points

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatMDTOWS
OverallOver#53—
OffenseOff#58—
DefenseDef#49—
Special TeamsST#52—
PassingPass#35—
RushingRush#49—
Run BlockRBLK#58—
Pass BlockPBLK#47—
Route RunningWR Rt#47—
TacklingTkl#30—
Run DefenseR Def#82—
Pass Rush DefPRush#60—
Coverage DefCov#17—

Rematch from Week 1
Maryland -38.5 (55.5)
Maryland won vs Towson this year (38-6)

Previous Matchups
Maryland beat Towson in 2023 (38-6)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Maryland Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: TOWS | MD
Depth Chart: TOWS | MD
Rosters: TOWS | MD
(#31) Maryland Info
Power Rating: 10.43 #31
Offense Rating: 18.55 #48
Defense Rating: 7.24 #40
Overall SP+ Rating: 9.2 #33
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.7 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 19.7 #20
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 19 #33
Expected Record: 7.90 - 5.10


Record at home: 4 - 3 (3 - 4 - 0 vs Spread)

Maryland Highlights
Maryland defense does not give up big plays (#115)
Maryland defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#1)

Maryland Deficiencies
Maryland Can Not Run the Ball (#110)
Maryland Does Not Stuff Runs (#62)


  
Towson's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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Towson's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Shafeek Smith90001
Dorian Davis80010
Xavier Terry70000
Daniel Raymond51000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Shafeek Smith90001
Dorian Davis80010
Xavier Terry70000
Daniel Raymond51000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Shafeek Smith90001
Dorian Davis80010
Xavier Terry70000

Maryland's OC Josh Gattis
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Taulia Tagovailoa29043766%337725117.7
Billy Edwards103033%128114.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Roman Hemby14368044.840
Colby McDonald5330625.835
Antwain Littleton II6925523.732
Billy Edwards299173.117
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jeshaun Jones56790414.164
Tai Felton48723615.157
Kaden Prather (Tr)42666515.957
Corey Dyches49491210.044

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Maryland's DC Brian Williams
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Beau Brade754006
Ruben Hyppolite II663101
Dante Trader Jr.531007
Tarheeb Still452002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kellan Wyatt347531
Caleb Wheatland416421
Tre Colbert273300
Jaishawn Barham373331
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaquan Sheppard313108
Dante Trader Jr.531007
Beau Brade754006