DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Rutgers defeated Maryland 35–20 in a double-digit victory. Rutgers covered by 13.5; Game went Under by 1.5. The market closed at Rutgers -1.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Rutgers -3.3, an edge of 1.8 points toward Rutgers.
Maryland has lost five consecutive games, with four of the last five losses by a combined 18 points, indicating competitiveness but inability to close out games.
Coach Locksley cited the team's youth and inexperience as factors in the tough stretch, with the Terrapins managing only 83 total yards in the second half after a strong start.
Freshman QB Malik Washington rushed for 164 yards on eight carries, including a 73-yard TD on the second play, but the offense struggled to sustain drives thereafter.
Rutgers' Antwan Raymond rushed for a career-high 240 yards on 41 carries, exposing Maryland's run defense, which will need to improve against Illinois.
Maryland travels to Illinois on Nov. 15, needing to snap the losing streak and address offensive consistency and defensive run-stopping to stay bowl-eligible.
At kickoff, conditions at SHI Stadium were Partly cloudy, 57°F with winds of 4 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
57°F
| Measure | MarylandAway | RutgersHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 169 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 1,455 miles |
| Season total | 6,180 miles | 9,549 miles |
| Body clock | 14:30 | 14:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
