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Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio St. Buckeyes Predictions October 10, 2026

Game time: October 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET

Venue: Ohio Stadium — Columbus, OH

Article updated Oct 5, 9:05 AM EDT

By SportsJaw Editorial Team

Ohio State will beat Maryland, with a projected score of Ohio State 42, Maryland 17. The Buckeyes’ passing attack supplies the strongest matchup edge after producing 324 passing yards against Iowa, while Maryland surrendered 48 points at Nebraska. The supplied prices offer no compelling wager: both the 35-point spread and total of 56 are a Pass.

Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio St. Buckeyes prediction and best bet

Ohio State is the pick to win this October 10 matchup. Its productive road performance against Iowa offers a stronger foundation for the forecast than Maryland’s uneven outing at Nebraska. Jeremiah Smith’s receiving performance gives the Buckeyes a particularly convincing offensive threat entering this game.

The official betting decision is Pass. Ohio State can justify favoritism without justifying Ohio State -35 (-110). Similarly, a projected 59 points leaves only a small cushion above 56, especially when Maryland’s ability to sustain its scoring is uncertain. The winner prediction carries medium confidence; neither market earns an official wager.

Odds, game time and how to watch

Game: Maryland Terrapins at Ohio St. Buckeyes, 2026 college football season.

Kickoff: Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. EDT.

Venue: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

Television: Big Ten Network.

Records: Ohio State is 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play. Maryland is 2-3 overall and 0-2 in conference play.

SportsJaw spread: Maryland +35 (-110); Ohio State -35 (-110). Total: Over 56 (-114); Under 56 (-106). Moneyline: Maryland +4,344; Ohio State -4,344.

Maryland Terrapins outlook

Maryland’s October 3 loss at Nebraska contained both the reason to expect some resistance and the reason to doubt its staying power. The Terrapins led 16-7 after the first quarter, finished with 395 yards and lost 48-23 after going scoreless in the second half.

Malik Washington threw for 254 yards. Chris Durr Jr. caught seven passes for a career-high 149 yards and a touchdown, including a 65-yard scoring connection with Washington in the opening quarter. That play supplies a concrete example of Maryland’s ability to generate points quickly.

DeJuan Williams contributed 78 rushing yards and a touchdown. Those individual performances make a forecast with some Maryland scoring reasonable. The harder question is whether the Terrapins can keep producing after the opening stages. Their second-half drought at Nebraska is a meaningful caution against projecting a consistently competitive offense here.

Ohio St. Buckeyes outlook

Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 in Iowa City on October 3, totaling 484 yards, including 324 through the air. That combination of offensive production and a 17-point road victory is the strongest recent evidence behind the Buckeyes forecast.

Smith finished with 11 receptions, 206 yards and two touchdowns. Julian Sayin found him for a 12-yard touchdown late in the first half and a 57-yard touchdown in the second half. Those scoring connections make Smith the central personnel concern for Maryland, although their distances alone do not identify the coverage or route involved.

Ja'Kobi Jackson also scored a rushing touchdown, extending his touchdown streak to five games. His contribution gives the forecast an additional scoring option beyond Smith. Ohio State’s Iowa performance supports a productive afternoon, but translating those yards into a 35-point victory remains a separate betting challenge.

Key matchup factors

The decisive question is how much pressure Ohio State can place on Maryland to answer with points. The Buckeyes’ passing production suggests they can control the scoring pace. Maryland’s recent offensive inconsistency makes matching that production across four quarters a less convincing proposition.

Series history also favors Ohio State. The Buckeyes’ October 3 recap lists a 9-0 record against Maryland, including 5-0 in Columbus, with at least 37 points scored in every meeting. That history reinforces the winner selection, but it is not a guarantee of this season’s margin or total.

SportsJaw’s October 5 update at 12:52 p.m. UTC shows an even spread consensus. Its combined consensus count, incorporating a modeled sportsbook sample and SportsJaw participation, is 600 selections: 300 for each team. Maryland +35 (-110) is the listed leader at 50 percent, effectively a tie. These are not observed sportsbook ticket totals or 600 verified member picks.

Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio St. Buckeyes spread prediction

Spread recommendation: Pass on Maryland +35 (-110) and Ohio State -35 (-110). The projected 25-point margin falls on Maryland’s side of the number, but an estimated score alone is too narrow a foundation for a wager.

Maryland’s early scoring at Nebraska offers a plausible route to staying within 35. Its scoreless second half offers the opposite possibility. Ohio State’s latest win supports picking the Buckeyes outright, while the tied consensus adds no directional edge. Neither side has enough separation between its case and its risks to become the official play.

Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio St. Buckeyes total prediction

Total recommendation: Pass on Over 56 (-114) and Under 56 (-106). The score forecast tilts above the total, but the three-point difference is modest.

The Over case rests on Ohio State’s passing production and Maryland’s ability to contribute occasional scoring drives. The counterweight is Maryland’s recent second-half shutout, alongside Ohio State scoring 31 despite gaining 484 yards at Iowa. Yardage is useful context, but it is not interchangeable with points. The cheaper Under price also needs a stronger football case before becoming a recommendation.

Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio St. Buckeyes projected score

Game forecast: Ohio State 42, Maryland 17. The Buckeyes’ recent offensive performance and Smith’s impact support a comfortable home victory. Maryland’s demonstrated explosive-play potential is the strongest counterargument to expecting complete Ohio State control.

Confidence is medium. The evidence favors Ohio State, but the exact margin and Maryland’s scoring contribution remain less secure. Both the spread and total recommendations are Pass, and the single official SportsJaw betting lean is Pass.

SportsJawGame Predictions
Predicted score

MARYL17

OHIOST42

Projected winner Ohio St. BuckeyesConfidenceStrong Lean — Maryland Terrapins
Pick on the Spread

Strong Lean — Maryland Terrapins +34.5

Editorial pick at publication: Pass (article line changed)

Pick on the Total

Slight Lean — Over 56

Editorial pick at publication: Pass on Over 56 (-114) and Under 56 (-106)

Sources

  • University of Maryland AthleticsKick Time & TV Info Announced for Maryland at Ohio State
  • WhereToWatchGamesWhere to Watch Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio State Buckeyes: TV & Streaming Options
  • Ohio State AthleticsPrevious-game context: No. 5 Buckeyes Grab Ranked Win over No. 14 Iowa

SportsJaw Terrapins vs Buckeyes game preview analysis and predictions incorporate current odds, injury reports, team statistics and market data. Information is updated regularly, but lines and player availability can change. Please confirm current information before wagering. View history of past Terrapins vs Buckeyes matchups or learn how our predictions work.

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