Nebraska vs. Maryland Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 11, 2025

By: Jake Allman Updated 10/10/2025, 10:48 PM ET

Nebraska heads to College Park on Saturday afternoon for a Big Ten clash against Maryland at SECU Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM ET on BTN, and both teams enter at 4–1 overall and 1–1 in conference play. Nebraska is coming off a 38–27 win over Michigan State, while Maryland fell 24–20 to Washington. The Cornhuskers are slight favorites according to ESPN Analytics, holding a 66.7% chance to win. Looking for today’s college football picks? Don’t miss our expert breakdowns.

Nebraska Preview

Nebraska’s offense has settled into a rhythm behind freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, who’s thrown for 1,331 yards and 12 touchdowns with just two interceptions on 118-of-159 passing. He’s shown composure under pressure and accuracy that allows the Cornhuskers to stretch the field. Running back Emmett Johnson has been effective, rushing for 474 yards and seven scores on 84 carries. When Nebraska establishes the run early, the play-action attack opens up big gains downfield, especially to wideout Jacory Barney Jr., who leads the team with 348 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Nebraska has averaged 34.4 points per game during its four wins. Linebacker Javin Wright leads the Cornhuskers with 27 tackles, and Dasan McCullough adds two sacks, giving Nebraska a solid pressure combination.

Maryland Preview

Maryland brings similar offensive potential, led by quarterback Malik Washington, who’s thrown for 1,257 yards and nine touchdowns. The Terrapins operate best when Washington connects on short and intermediate routes, particularly with receiver Octavian Smith Jr., who has 324 yards on 19 catches. DeJuan Williams has handled most of the ground work, totaling 209 rushing yards, though the backfield hasn’t been explosive lately. Maryland’s offensive line has been inconsistent, especially against top pass rushes, which could be exposed by Nebraska’s front seven.

Maryland vs Nebraska Prediction

The Terrapins have a talented defender in Sidney Stewart, who’s posted 4.5 sacks and gives Maryland an interior presence that could disrupt Raiola’s timing. However, Nebraska’s offensive effectiveness and tempo often wear down opponents over four quarters. Maryland will need to create turnovers and extend drives to keep pace with Nebraska’s offensive push. Both teams have shown they can score, but Nebraska’s ability to convert red-zone opportunities and limit mistakes gives it the edge late.

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Prediction: Nebraska 31, Maryland 24.