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On Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, the fifth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will welcome the Maryland Terrapins to Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Big Ten matchup is scheduled for a 4:15 p.m. Eastern kickoff and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
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Buckeyes Riding High Behind Heisman Contenders
Ohio State enters the game after a commanding 31-14 victory over then-No. 14 Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 3. Junior quarterback Julian Sayin has been exceptional, passing for 1,530 yards with 13 touchdowns and just one interception. His 92.1 QBR leads the nation. Junior receiver Jeremiah Smith continues to rewrite the record books, hauling in 44 receptions for 823 yards and nine touchdowns—all top marks in the country. Smith averages 18.3 yards per catch and already holds Ohio State's all-time records for receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns. He is also tied with Marvin Harrison Jr. for 15 games with 100 or more receiving yards, a milestone he has reached in four of five games this season.
Senior receiver Devin McCuin has emerged as a reliable second option, recording 17 catches for 245 yards and two touchdowns, though he is listed as questionable along with third receiver Brandon Inniss. In the backfield, sophomore Bo Jackson has carried 66 times for 352 yards and two scores, averaging 5.3 yards per attempt. Senior JaKobi Jackson has been more efficient with 45 carries for 278 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 6.2 yards per carry.
Defensively, the Buckeyes allow just 12.6 points per game, the seventh-best mark in the nation. Senior safety Earl Little Jr. leads the team with 26 total tackles, including 12 solo and two pass deflections. Junior safety Jaylen McClain has contributed two interceptions and 20 total tackles.
Terrapins Searching for Answers
Maryland (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) is still in pursuit of its first conference win after a 48-23 drubbing by Nebraska on Oct. 3. The Terrapins surrendered 34 consecutive points as the Cornhuskers remained undefeated. Maryland carries a three-game losing streak into Ohio Stadium and has struggled mightily in the first half, allowing 75 points in the opening halves of its last three games combined. However, the defense has tightened after halftime, giving up only eight points in the third quarters of those same games.
Sophomore quarterback Malik Washington has thrown for 1,288 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions, adding 26 rushes for 37 yards. Maryland leans heavily on its passing attack, led by junior Chris Durr Jr., who has 42 receptions for 461 yards and four touchdowns. Durr ranks second nationally with 8.4 receptions per game, trailing only Smith, and is top five in the Big Ten in receiving yards. The ground game has been less effective, with sophomore Iverson Howard leading the way with 52 carries for 211 yards and four touchdowns.
Defensively, the Terrapins have allowed 35 or more points in three straight games. Sophomore linebacker Carlton Smith paces the team with 35 tackles and one sack, while sophomore defensive back Messiah Delhomme has two interceptions, 15 tackles, and one pass deflection.
Series History and Broadcast Details
Ohio State has won all nine previous meetings against Maryland, including a 37-17 victory on Oct. 7, 2023. The Buckeyes are heavy favorites, with the spread at OSU -33.5 and Maryland +33.5. The moneyline stands at OSU -20000 and Maryland +3500, and the point total is set at 56.5.
Announcers for the game will be Mar Followill (play-by-play) and Jake Butt (analyst), with Brooke Fletcher reporting from the sideline.
Originally reported by cleveland.