Ohio State at Maryland

Maryland has made the jump to the Big-10 and is already 1-0 in the conference. They are 4-1 overall because of a balanced offense and a terrific defense, allowing 19.8 points per game. They are home from an impressive two-game road trip, as well as three of the last four away. They will want to play a ball-control game against mighty Ohio State. In fact, both teams like to run the football, which chews up yards and the clock. Maryland's defense is led by linebacker Cole Farrand, who was named the Big Ten Player of the Week after recording 19 tackles against the Hoosiers. They are off a blowout win and the Terrapins are 12-5-1 UDER the total following a win of more than 20 points, as well as 5-2 ATS after a blowout win like that. Ohio State has a young QB and has not been covering games, with the Buckeyes 1-4 ATS against a team with a winning record. The home fans will be fired up for this Big-10 showdown for newcomer Maryland and this shapes up as a close game with intense defense and more running than passing, which will keep the score down. Take the points on Maryland and the the UNDER.