The Wisconsin Badgers' football team will head to College Park looking to build on their win over Rutgers when they face Maryland in Week 11. The Badgers enter the matchup at 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten play, while the Terrapins sit at 3-6 and 1-5 in the conference.
Maryland will present a challenge for Wisconsin; Quarterback Malik Washington has thrown for more than 2,000 yards this season, with wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. serving as his top target. Durr has hauled in 62 receptions for 765 yards and five touchdowns, making him a player Wisconsin's secondary will need to keep in check.
The Badgers have an advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Wisconsin is allowing just 16.3 points per game, while Maryland's defense has surrendered 31.3
points per contest. The Terrapins have also struggled to stop opposing offenses on third down and in the red zone, two areas Wisconsin could exploit.
Offensively, all eyes will be on Ryan Hopkins after the freshman threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start against Rutgers. If he can carry that momentum into another week, Wisconsin should have opportunities to move the ball against a vulnerable Maryland defense.
The Badgers will need to limit Washington's big plays, but their defensive consistency and Hopkins' recent performance give them a path to a road win.
Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Maryland 20
Wisconsin's defense makes enough stops to keep the Terps from taking control, while Hopkins does enough to help the Badgers earn their second consecutive conference victory.
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