Wisconsin (6-3) visits Maryland (3-6) in a Big Ten Conference game Saturday, Nov. 14 at noon EST.
The Badgers defeated Rutgers 31–10 on Nov. 7. Quarterback Ryan Hopkins completed 18 of 24 passes for 241 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr. caught four passes for 44 yards and one touchdown. Shamar Rigby had four receptions for 71 yards.
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Maryland beat Purdue 34–29 on Nov. 7. Quarterback Malik Washington completed 13 of 18 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns, threw one interception, and rushed eight times for 32 yards and two scores. Running back DeJuan Williams carried 14 times for 99 yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. caught four passes for 127 yards and one touchdown.
Wisconsin ranks 14th nationally in total defense (286.4 yards per game) and 15th in scoring defense (16.3 points per game). Maryland allows 377.6 yards and 31.3 points per game — 89th and 118th in the FBS. The Terrapins also rank 102nd in third-down defense (41.3% conversion rate allowed) and 125th in red zone defense (93.3% opponent scoring rate).
Wisconsin’s offense averages 323.2 yards and 24.4 points per game — 121st and 95th in the FBS. Maryland’s offense averages 369.1 yards and 27.7 points per game — 79th and 72nd in the FBS. Both rank among the nation’s lowest in time of possession: Wisconsin 128th (27:27), Maryland 131st (27:05).
Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph has 1,346 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also has 371 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns on 91 carries. Maryland quarterback Malik Washington has 2,058 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Williams has 437 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 71 carries. Durr Jr. has 765 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 62 catches.
The game airs on Fox Sports 1. Wisconsin is favored by 7.5 points. The Badgers are 5–4 against the spread; Maryland is 4–5 ATS. Wisconsin plays at Purdue on Nov. 21; Maryland plays at No. 15 USC that same day.
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