Maryland vs. Rutgers Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025

By: Jake Allman Updated 11/08/2025, 01:52 AM ET

Maryland heads to Piscataway looking to stop a four-game skid when the Terrapins face Rutgers at SHI Stadium. Both teams are sitting near the bottom of the Big Ten standings, but this one carries meaning for bowl hopes as Maryland sits at 4-4 and Rutgers at 4-5. Kickoff is set for 2:30 PM ET on FS1, and the matchup will be close based on the numbers, with ESPN’s predictor giving Maryland a slim 51.8 percent edge. Every matchup matters—see who’s favored in our expert college football picks.

Maryland Preview

Maryland has struggled mightily over the past month, scoring just 10 points last week in a lopsided loss to Indiana. Quarterback Malik Washington has put up 1,716 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions, but the offense hasn’t been able to sustain drives consistently in recent weeks. DeJuan Williams leads the ground game with 292 rushing yards on 83 carries, and Shaleak Knotts has been the top receiving target, hauling in 26 passes for 421 yards and five touchdowns. Maryland’s early-season win over Wisconsin showed balance and tempo, but that success has faded with turnovers and missed red-zone chances hurting them. The team’s offensive line is also thin, with multiple injuries.

Rutgers Preview

Rutgers has dropped five of its last six, but the Scarlet Knights have been competitive at home. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has quietly had a productive year, throwing for 2,223 yards and 12 touchdowns to just five interceptions. Running back Antwan Raymond is the centerpiece of the offense, racking up 731 rushing yards and 10 scores on 149 carries. The Knights’ ability to run the ball will be key against a Maryland front that’s been inconsistent in stopping the run. Rutgers has faced a brutal stretch that included Oregon and Washington, so the recent 27-24 win at Purdue gave some confidence to a team still scrapping for bowl eligibility.

Rutgers vs Maryland Prediction

Both rosters have lengthy injury lists. Maryland’s secondary is thin, potentially opening up throwing lanes for Kaliakmanis. The Terrapins’ best chance lies in re-establishing the short passing game to keep drives alive and limit turnovers that have plagued them since October.

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Rutgers’ ground game and home crowd should tilt the balance late. The Knights have been more efficient in finishing drives recently, and Maryland’s struggles protecting Washington make them vulnerable to pressure.

Final Score: Rutgers 27, Maryland 23