Wisconsin at Maryland - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Wisconsin Badgers at Maryland Terrapins

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Saturday, November 14th 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
Maryland Stadium - College Park, MD  (Big Ten)

 
Badgers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Luke Fickell (17 - 21)
Avg Score : 13 - 22 (9 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 (#79)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 4)
WIS is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Maryland -4.5  (SP+ MD -5)

Projected Score: WIS: 20 - MD: 24 (44)
MD Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
WIS Travel: 707 miles, 1 hrs behind
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)
 
Wisconsin's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 9/6Wisconsin vs Notre Dame+24.5
Sat 9/12Wisconsin vs Western Illinois-23.5
Sat 9/19Wisconsin vs Eastern Michigan-13
Sat 9/26Wisconsin at Penn State+20
Sat 10/3Wisconsin vs Michigan State-2.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Wisconsin at UCLA+5.5
Sat 10/24Wisconsin vs USC+18
Sat 10/31Wisconsin at Iowa+19
Sat 11/7Wisconsin vs Rutgers-1
Sat 11/14Wisconsin at Maryland+4.5
Sat 11/21Wisconsin at Purdue-0.5
Sat 11/28Wisconsin vs Minnesota+4

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

Predictions for Wisconsin'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

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
WIS#132 (.01)35% (130)12.834% (132)2.82 (91)11838% (108)1362.28 (135)#88 (.19)45% (110)21.644% (92)46% (118)3.13 (25)30.11.30.5
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
WIS0%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
WIS Offense1212.8935.4%2.281.3142551181363.456%42%34%38%18%.01
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
WIS Defense1221.626.244.8%3.130.5 - - - - - 47%51%44%46%13%.19
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
Wisconsin1230:3714.132%67%3.630.11.30.55.12.6128.3
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
WIS Offense1256% (24)34% (132)35.1118.33.49 (122).04 (107)2.82 (91)66% (103)12% (121)1.05 (34)
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
WIS Defense1247% (31)44% (92) - - - - .06 (42)2.75 (43)71% (70)9% (89)0.86 (16)
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
WIS Offense1242% (113)38% (108)13.122.7136.4610.49 (114)13 (119).03 (131)1.5 (105)33% (101)25% (120).2 (109)7% (95)2.1 (48)
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
WIS Defense1251% (100)46% (118) - - - - - - 5 (75).33 (106)1.4 (11)30% (97)29% (67).34 (91)4% (133)2 (70)
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)

Wisconsin's Power Ratings
Wisconsin's Power Rating: 4.41  #60
Wisconsin's Offense Rating: 13.82  #66
Wisconsin's Defense Rating: 14.41  #59
2026 Talent Rating: 866.00  #43
Blue Chip Ratio: 15%  #27
Wisconsin's 2026 Expected Record: 4.9 - 7.1
Wisconsin's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.4  #85
Wisconsin's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.4  #122
Wisconsin's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9  #34

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

Power Ratings Matchup
Wisconsin: 4.41   Maryland: 4.73

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Wisconsin: -4.4   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


Wisconsin Scoring
Offense: 12.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 9
Defense: 21.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 26.2

Wisconsin'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 24
Wisconsin 20


Projected Total Points: 44
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
202509/20Wisconsin10Maryland27Wisconsin -10.5Maryland44.5Under
202211/05Wisconsin23Maryland10Wisconsin -5Wisconsin47.5Under
201710/21Wisconsin38Maryland13Wisconsin -24Wisconsin50.5Over
201511/07Maryland24Wisconsin31Wisconsin -13Maryland49.0Over
201410/25Wisconsin52Maryland7Wisconsin -10Wisconsin0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Maryland122 Overs
Wisconsin432 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams3 - 24 - 13 - 11 - 0
Road Teams2 - 31 - 40 - 11 - 3

(#60) WIS at (#62) MD
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatWISMD
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #60 #62
SP+SP+ #85 #75
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #43 #52
Blue ChipsBC% #27 #39
Wisconsin Notes
(2/14) Vibes: Low, Fickell era bad, Off a disaster
(2/10) Any momentum from beating UW & Illinois LY?
(2/2) Fickell era hasn't worked. NIL $ not fast enough
(1/29) OC Grimes was no better than Longo in Yr 1
(1/29) QB C Joseph potential game changer. Huge fan
(1/29) RB portal Sama great add. Should go 3 deep
(1/29) WR 4 portal adds, nothing special. Avg at best
(1/29) OL a mess. 4 portals. Patchwork Avg line at best
(1/29) DL complete rebuild via portals. Don't see it
(1/29) LBs could be better, DBs look solid w/ good portals
Wisconsin Injury Report
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
Wisconsin on Offense
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42%
CategoryCat
WIS OffMD Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #130 #101
ExplosiveExp #75 #32
PPAPPA #132 #58
PowerPwr #66 #57
SP+SP+ #122 #55
Pts POPPO #135 #62
HavocHav #119 #104
Wisconsin Run Game
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42%
CategoryCat
WIS OffMD Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #132 #105
Run ExplRExp #34 #39
PPAExp #107 #89
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #91 #102
Stuff RateStuff #72 #101
TackleTak - NR
Wisconsin Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42%
CategoryCat
WIS OffMD Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #108 #81
Pass ExplPExl #105 #75
PPAExp #131 #31
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #121 #116
DB HavocDB #95 #62
Maryland on Offense
Very Pass heavy Offense 64%, Run: 35%
CategoryCatMD OffWIS Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #100 #110
ExplosiveExp #34 #20
PPAPPA #85 #88
PowerPwr #69 #59
SP+SP+ #90 #34
Pts POPPO #100 #25
HavocHav #51 #120
Maryland Run Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 64%, Run: 35%
CategoryCat
MD OffWIS Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #105 #92
Run ExplRExp #48 #16
PPAExp #110 #42
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #88 #43
Stuff RateStuff #74 #24
TackleTak - NR
Maryland Pass Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 64%, Run: 35%
CategoryCatMD OffWIS Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #80 #118
Pass ExplPExl #100 #11
PPAExp #77 #106
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #5 #89
DB HavocDB #125 #133
Program Comparison
MD 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'26 Profile: Remains Top G5

WIS 5 Year Profile: Declining Top G5
'26 Profile: Down to Average G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Maryland Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Maryland beat Wisconsin last year (27-10)

  
WIS's OC Jeff Grimes (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Colton Joseph (Tr)17328860%261921109.1
Danny O'Neil619068%635557.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Colton Joseph (Tr)1571011136.478
Abu Sama III (Tr)14173255.244
Darrion Dupree8336324.484
Gideon Ituka6025504.318
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jaylon Domingeaux (Tr)528571116.582
Shamar Rigby (Tr)25351114.048
Ryan Schwendeman (Tr)15191212.749
Jacob Harris (Tr)1918259.638

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WIS's DC Mike Tressel (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mason Posa574424
Cooper Catalano565111
Marvin Burks Jr. (Tr)492001
Matthew Jung491000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mason Posa574424
Junior Poyser (Tr)305420
Sebastian Cheeks246320
Hammond Russell IV (Tr)133200
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Javan Robinson (Tr)423008
Mason Posa574424
Eric Fletcher (Tr)122002

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