Following last week’s nail-biting win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field, the Michigan Wolverines (8-2) remain alive in both the Big Ten title race and the expanded College Football Playoff picture. They’ll look to extend their four-game winning streak today when they take on a Maryland team that has stumbled since a promising 4-0 start, but remains dangerous despite its record.
The Terrapins (4-6) have lost six straight, yet their roster features a blend of young offensive talent, a highly productive
defense and one of the nation’s top offensive lines. Maryland head coach Mike Locksley has already been assured he will return in 2026, but Saturday marks the program’s last chance to earn bowl eligibility — meaning the Terps still have something to play for.
Michigan leads the all-time series 11-1 and enters the afternoon as a 14-point road favorite.
Game Info
- Teams: No. 18 Michigan Wolverines at Maryland Terrapins
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
- Location: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
- Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET
- Television: BTN
- Radio: 94.7 WCSX FM
- Spread: Michigan -14; O/U: 45.5
Today’s Question: Can Michigan keep Maryland’s freshman QB from turning this into a four-quarter fight?
Michigan has faced its share of dynamic quarterbacks this season, and it will see one of the Big Ten’s most talented on Saturday in Malik Washington. At 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds, he has thrown for 2,294 yards and 13 touchdowns while adding 269 rushing yards and four more scores.
Washington is raw, but he’s dangerous — and he fuels a Maryland offense that throws the ball more than 63 percent of the time. Stopping him will be the primary focus for a Michigan defense that has leaned on its discipline and red-zone composure during the current winning streak.
Maryland is one of the strangest statistical profiles in the conference. The Terrapins rank near the bottom nationally in time of possession, rushing offense, and overall efficiency, yet they feature:
- An elite offensive line (second nationally in sacks allowed)
- A ball-hawk secondary (five players with multiple interceptions)
- A disruptive front (Top-30 nationally in sacks)
- Four defensive touchdowns (tied for third in the country)
For Michigan, the mission is clear — limit Washington’s improvisational plays, avoid turnovers against a Maryland defense that thrives on them, and consistently move the ball on offense. With Ohio State looming, the conversation outside the program will naturally drift toward The Game. But inside the building, Sherrone Moore has made it clear that every game from here on out is a playoff matchup.
