Maryland at Nebraska - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Maryland Terrapins at Nebraska Cornhuskers

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Saturday, October 3rd 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Memorial Stadium - Lincoln, NE  (Big Ten)

 
Terrapins (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Mike Locksley (37 - 49)
Avg Score : 24 - 27 (18 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.4 - 6.6 (#74)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 5)
NEB is playing their 5th straight game
MD is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Nebraska -6.5  (SP+ NEB -6)

Projected Score: MD: 22 - NEB: 29 (51)
NEB Win prob: 68% | Cover: 48%
MD Travel: 1053 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Cornhuskers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Matt Rhule (19 - 19)
Avg Score : 29 - 25 (36 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.7 - 6.3 (#68)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 4)
 
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

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
Nebraska's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Nebraska vs Ohio-15.5
Sat 9/12Nebraska vs Bowling Green-21.5
Sat 9/19Nebraska vs North Dakota-29.5
Sat 9/26Nebraska at Michigan State-4
Sat 10/3Nebraska vs Maryland-6.5
Sat 10/10Nebraska vs Indiana+21
Sat 10/17Nebraska at Oregon+22.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Nebraska vs Washington+13
Sat 11/7Nebraska at Illinois+9.5
Sat 11/14Nebraska at Rutgers-2
Sat 11/21Nebraska vs Ohio State+21
Fri 11/27Nebraska at Iowa+13

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Nebraska'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
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
NEB#77 (.16)46% (27)28.748% (22)3.16 (29)14845% (36)2253.93 (50)#101 (.21)43% (88)24.647% (117)39% (38)4.37 (128)43.50.81
 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
MD0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
NEB0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MD Offense1223.517.540.1%3.391.2183611062564.235%64%39%41%14%.15
NEB Defense1324.620.943.2%4.371 - - - - - 55%43%47%39%14%.21
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MD Defense1226.522.344.2%3.61.8 - - - - - 53%45%46%43%14%.13
NEB Offense1328.736.146.2%3.930.8203721482254.349%49%48%45%13%.16

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
Maryland1226:5818.337%36%655.81.21.85.42.3429.5
Nebraska1330:3520.346%36%4.643.50.8151.7231.8
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
MD Offense1235% (136)39% (105)25.3105.54.29 (107).04 (110)2.83 (88)73% (61)6% (5)1.02 (48)
NEB Defense1355% (122)47% (117) - - - - .25 (132)3.25 (121)79% (119)10% (62)1.12 (128)
 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
MD Defense1253% (107)46% (105) - - - - .13 (89)3.06 (102)77% (106)8% (116)0.9 (39)
NEB Offense1349% (68)48% (22)34.2147.84.320 (60).13 (63)3.16 (29)76% (44)9% (53)0.81 (125)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
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)
NEB Defense1343% (10)39% (38) - - - - - - 6 (100).19 (44)1.5 (25)31% (87)35% (128).44 (127)5% (122)2 (47)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MD Defense1245% (32)43% (81) - - - - - - 19 (1).16 (31)1.6 (75)29% (108)32% (101).32 (85)6% (62)1.9 (37)
NEB Offense1349% (72)45% (36)2029.1224.67.711.223 (14)7 (60).22 (83)1.4 (128)25% (5)32% (52).39 (35)4% (11)1.9 (94)

Maryland's Power Ratings
Maryland's Power Rating: 3.86  #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

Power Ratings Matchup
Maryland: 3.86   Nebraska: 8.745

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Maryland: 0.6   Nebraska: 6.2




Nebraska's Power Ratings
Nebraska's Power Rating: 8.745  #52
Nebraska's Offense Rating: 17.35  #32
Nebraska's Defense Rating: 16.06  #70
2026 Talent Rating: 938.00  #26
Blue Chip Ratio: 24  #23
Nebraska's 2026 Expected Record: 5.7 - 6.3
Nebraska's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.2  #46
Nebraska's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8  #56
Nebraska's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.7  #44

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


Maryland Scoring
Offense: 23.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 17.5
Defense: 26.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.3

Maryland'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
Nebraska 29
Maryland 22


Projected Total Points: 51
Nebraska Scoring
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.1
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.9

Nebraska'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
202510/11Maryland31Nebraska34Nebraska -7Maryland47.5Over
202311/11Nebraska10Maryland13Maryland -1.5Maryland41.5Under
201911/23Maryland7Nebraska54Nebraska -7Nebraska63.0Under
201611/19Nebraska28Maryland7Nebraska -14.5Nebraska50.0Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Nebraska321 Overs
Maryland123 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 32 - 21 - 01 - 2
Road Teams3 - 12 - 22 - 10 - 1

(#62) MD at (#52) NEB
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatMDNEB
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #62 #52
SP+SP+ #75 #46
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #52 #26
Blue ChipsBC% #39 #23
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
Nebraska Notes
(2/14) Vibes: Low, bad finish, QB leaves, ? Rhule era
(3/1) New DC Aurich was great at SDSU, good add
(2/1) QB1: Colandrea (UNLV) likely. Lateef also returns
(2/1) RB rebuild, limted exp. Have options but dudes?
(2/1) WR 3 guys w 480+yds/4+ TDs LY, good unit + TE
(2/1) OL: 4 back w exp + 3 portals. Could be strength
(2/1) Def added 9 portals, 3 at every level. Needed it
(2/1) DL 2 big portal adds. 7 have exp. Must improve
(2/1) LBs 2/3 starters from portal? Chambliss big add
(2/1) DBs have 3 good CBs, but Safety a huge ?
Nebraska Injury Report
Maryland on Offense
Very Pass heavy Offense 64%, Run: 35%
CategoryCat
MD OffNEB Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #100 #88
ExplosiveExp #34 #80
PPAPPA #85 #101
PowerPwr #69 #70
SP+SP+ #90 #44
Pts POPPO #100 #128
HavocHav #51 #100
Maryland Run Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 64%, Run: 35%
CategoryCat
MD OffNEB Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #105 #117
Run ExplRExp #48 #128
PPAExp #110 #132
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #88 #121
Stuff RateStuff #74 #117
TackleTak - NR
Maryland Pass Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 64%, Run: 35%
CategoryCat
MD OffNEB Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #80 #38
Pass ExplPExl #100 #25
PPAExp #77 #44
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #5 #62
DB HavocDB #125 #122
Nebraska on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCatNEB OffMD Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #27 #101
ExplosiveExp #134 #32
PPAPPA #77 #58
PowerPwr #32 #57
SP+SP+ #56 #55
Pts POPPO #50 #62
HavocHav #23 #104
Nebraska Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat
NEB OffMD Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #22 #105
Run ExplRExp #125 #39
PPAExp #63 #89
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #29 #102
Stuff RateStuff #19 #101
TackleTak - NR
Nebraska Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCatNEB OffMD Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #36 #81
Pass ExplPExl #128 #75
PPAExp #83 #31
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #53 #116
DB HavocDB #11 #62
Program Comparison
NEB 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

MD 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'26 Profile: Remains Top G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Nebraska beat Maryland last year (34-31)
Maryland beat Nebraska in 2023 (13-10)

  
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

NEB's OC Dana Holgorsen (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Anthony Colandrea (Tr)27541766%34592398.3
TJ Lateef7412360%904517.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Anthony Colandrea (Tr)127650105.137
Mekhi Nelson2714725.438
Kwinten Ives2013326.728
TJ Lateef4012043.016
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Nyziah Hunter43617514.364
Kwazi Gilmer (Tr)50535410.743
Jacory Barney Jr.45484510.852
Luke Lindenmeyer29312210.826

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NEB's DC Rob Aurich (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Owen Chambliss (Tr)909445
Rex Guthrie632001
Vincent Shavers Jr.618110
Donovan Jones592005
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Owen Chambliss (Tr)909445
Williams Nwaneri275351
Cameron Lenhardt233231
Kade Pietrzak166231
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Owen Chambliss (Tr)909445
Donovan Jones592005
Victor Evans III (Tr)411004