Michigan State at Maryland

Michigan State's defense is peaking, allowing 17, 21 and 13 points the last three weeks. They shut down a red-hot Purdue offense last week, 23-13, allowing 62 rushing yards and picking off Boilermakers QB David Blough three times. The Spartans are 8-2 UNDER the total after getting 280+ yards passing in their previous game. Michigan State's defense is #27 in the nation in points allowed, tops at stuffing the run allowing 77.4 yards rushing per contest. On offense, Michigan State QB Brian Lewerke has a shoulder injury so freshman Rocky Lombardi has stepped in, making his first start last week. The offense is #108 in points scored (23.3 pg), #121 in rushing. They head to a Maryland squad that has struggled against good defenses, scoring 21 on Michigan and getting shut out by Iowa two games ago. The Terrapins are off a blowout win over Illinois, but are 23-10-1 UNDER the total after scoring 40+ points in their last game. The UNDER has cashed four straight when these rivals clash, including a 17-7 game last season. Take the UNDER.