Howard at Maryland - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Howard Bison at Maryland Terrapins

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Saturday, September 5th 2026 (12:00 AM EDT)
Maryland Stadium - College Park, MD

 
Bison (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 7 - 55 (7 - 55 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Maryland -4.5  (SP+ MD -1)
MD Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
Terrapins (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Mike Locksley (37 - 49)
Avg Score : 24 - 27 (26 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.4 - 6.6 (#74)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 5)
 
Howard's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Howard at Maryland+4.5————
Sat 9/12Howard at Indiana+32.5————
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26Howard at Rutgers+4————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Howard's Schedule
Maryland's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Maryland vs Howard-25.5————
Sat 9/12Maryland at UConn-2————
Sat 9/19Maryland vs Virginia Tech-5————
Sat 9/26Maryland vs UCLA-1.5————
Sat 10/3Maryland at Nebraska+6.5————
Sat 10/10Maryland at Ohio State+30————
Sat 10/17Maryland vs Rutgers-3————
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Maryland vs Illinois+8.5————
Sat 11/7Maryland at Purdue-2.5————
Sat 11/14Maryland vs Wisconsin-4.5————
Sat 11/21Maryland at USC+21————
Sat 11/28Maryland vs Penn State+13————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 5, Poor 0
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 5, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Maryland's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 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
HOW0%70%000%000%550%0%0000
MD#85 (.15)40% (100)23.539% (105)2.83 (88)10641% (80)2563.39 (100)#58 (.13)44% (101)26.546% (105)43% (81)3.6 (62)55.81.21.8
 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
HOW0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MD0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
HOW Offense1770%00000000%0%0%0%0%
MD Defense1226.527.344.2%3.61.8 - - - - - 53%45%46%43%14%.13
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
HOW Defense155550%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
MD Offense1223.526.340.1%3.391.2183611062564.235%64%39%41%14%.15

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Howard10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Maryland1226:5818.337%36%655.81.21.85.42.3429.5
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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
HOW Offense10%0%000000%0%0
MD Defense1253% (107)46% (105) - - - - .13 (89)3.06 (102)77% (106)8% (116)0.9 (39)
 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
HOW Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
MD Offense1235% (136)39% (105)25.3105.54.29 (107).04 (110)2.83 (88)73% (61)6% (5)1.02 (48)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
HOW Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
MD Defense1245% (32)43% (81) - - - - - - 19 (1).16 (31)1.6 (75)29% (108)32% (101).32 (85)6% (62)1.9 (37)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
HOW Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
MD Offense1264% (1)41% (80)23.740.9255.76.310.818 (61)9 (20).23 (77)1.5 (100)34% (118)37% (17).46 (19)8% (125)2 (81)

Howard's Power Ratings
Howard's Power Rating: NR
Howard's Offense Rating: NR
Howard's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Howard's 2026 Expected Record: -
Howard's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Howard's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Howard's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average MEAC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81

Power Ratings Matchup
Howard:    Maryland: 4.73

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Howard:    Maryland: 0.6




Maryland's Power Ratings
Maryland's Power Rating: 4.73  #62
Maryland's Offense Rating: 12.98  #69
Maryland's Defense Rating: 14.12  #57
2026 Talent Rating: 830.00  #52
Blue Chip Ratio: 10  #39
Maryland's 2026 Expected Record: 5.4 - 6.6
Maryland's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.6  #75
Maryland's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.4  #90
Maryland's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.7  #55

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81


Howard Scoring
Offense: 7 PPG
Offense on Road: 7
Defense: 55 PPG
Defense on Road: 55

Howard's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Maryland 31
Howard 26

Projected Total Points: 57
Maryland Scoring
Offense: 23.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.3
Defense: 26.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.3

Maryland's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202109/11Maryland62Howard0Maryland -48.5Maryland56.0Over
201908/31Maryland79Howard0Maryland -29Maryland65.5Over
201609/03Maryland52Howard13Maryland -51Howard0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Maryland322 Overs
Howard010 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams3 - 02 - 12 - 10 - 0
Road Teams0 - 31 - 20 - 01 - 2

(#) HOW at (#62) MD
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatHOWMD
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #62
SP+SP+NR #75
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #52
Blue ChipsBC%NR #39
Maryland Notes
(2/14) Vibes: Low on Locksley, high on young talent
(3/11) RB all Fr LY, can Williams/Howard/Dalton break out?
(3/11) DE has big time talent, DT should find rotation
(3/3) Locksley back again? 4th lowest P4 portal class
(2/10) 16 starters back, #2 in CFB, 10 back on Defense
(2/3) LBs should be good, return 3 starters, 1 PT
(2/3) CBs good looking duo, S has exp but avg play
(2/2) QB Washington back, potential star. No depth
(2/2) WR best two are ODU/Wyo portals. Some depth
(2/2) OL looks rough. Some exp, less proven play
Maryland Injury Report
Howard on Offense
CategoryCat
HOW OffMD Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #101
ExplosiveExpNR #32
PPAPPANR #58
PowerPwrNR #57
SP+SP+NR #55
Pts POPPONR #62
HavocHavNR #104
Howard Run Game
CategoryCat
HOW OffMD Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #105
Run ExplRExpNR #39
PPAExpNR #89
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #102
Stuff RateStuffNR #101
TackleTak - NR
Howard Pass Game
CategoryCat
HOW OffMD Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #81
Pass ExplPExlNR #75
PPAExpNR #31
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #116
DB HavocDBNR #62
Maryland on Offense
Very Pass heavy Offense 64%, Run: 35%
CategoryCatMD OffHOW Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #100NR
ExplosiveExp #34NR
PPAPPA #85NR
PowerPwr #69NR
SP+SP+ #90NR
Pts POPPO #100NR
HavocHav #51NR
Maryland Run Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 64%, Run: 35%
CategoryCat
MD OffHOW Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #105NR
Run ExplRExp #48NR
PPAExp #110NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #88NR
Stuff RateStuff #74NR
TackleTak - NR
Maryland Pass Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 64%, Run: 35%
CategoryCatMD OffHOW Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #80NR
Pass ExplPExl #100NR
PPAExp #77NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #5NR
DB HavocDB #125NR
Program Comparison
MD 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'26 Profile: Remains Top G5

HOW 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Maryland Stadium
Conditions:
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No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
HOW's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Semaj Pierre (Tr)63405.717
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Semaj Pierre (Tr)61202.06

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HOW's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD

MD's OC Clint Trickett (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Malik Washington27347358%29631796.3
Devin Kargman (Tr)81747%74014.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
DeJuan Williams12850133.940
Malik Washington5531745.873
Iverson Howard3912503.210
Harry Dalton III (Tr)84405.521
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding (Tr)51667613.146
Chris Durr Jr. (Tr)46513411.249
DeJuan Williams4542619.555
Dorian Fleming4035138.848

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MD's DC Ted Monachino (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Daniel Wingate1027221
Lavain Scruggs641013
Carlton Smith642140
Trey Reddick536202
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sidney Stewart3211772
Zahir Mathis359631
Trey Reddick536202
Nahsir Taylor193220
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dontay Joyner401008
Jamare Glasker326006
Amari Jackson (Tr)70004