Maryland averages in Big Ten Games:
26 ppg
30 points allowed per game.
357 yards per game
387 yards allowed per game.
3.25 yards per carry
17 sacks allowed in their last 4 games.
4.0 yards per carry allowed
Rushing Team Rankings faced by Maryland:
Towson - 50th in the FCS
Charlotte - 81st
Virginia - 102nd
Michigan State - 116th
Indianus - 114th
Ohio State - 90th
Illinois - 97th
Northwestern- 120th
Penn State - 42nd
Nothing wrong with expecting a Husker loss. They are flawed team that commits far too many turnovers. But those of you expecting Maryland to score 30+ points and beat Nebraska by 2 to 3+ scores are being a tad too emotional in your reaction to the Michigan State loss.
- Maryland's offense has been very average vs. Big Ten opponents, and Nebraska's defense is going to give them major fits.
- Maryland has really struggled to run the ball and protect their QB over the last month.
- Their biggest defensive strength is their pass rush, which has been neutralized lately by teams that were able to commit to the run.
- Their actual Kicking game is atrocious. Although, their punter is pretty damn good.
- Maryland has been awful vs. QB Run game all year. Northwestern's Brendan Sullivan had 60 yards on 15 carries vs. the Terps. That dude runs like my grandmother.
Roman Hemby is a terrific RB for Maryland, but Locksley often takes the ball out of his hands and panics when adversity strikes. He's only had 29 touches during their 4 game losing streak. Dude was a 1,000 yard rusher last season.