Michigan State Spartans vs. Maryland Terrapins Pick & Prediction SEPTEMBER 7th 2024
Preview and Prediction
Last week, Michigan State and Maryland both achieved the same goal of winning their season opener, but they took different paths to get there.
This week, they will have the opportunity to make a strong impression in the Big Ten as they face off in their conference opener on Saturday in College Park, Maryland.
In their first game under new head coach Jonathan Smith, the Spartans managed to secure a 16-10 victory over Florida Atlantic. However, it was a messy performance with three turnovers and 12 penalties for 140 yards.
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The Spartans' quarterback, Aidan Chiles, also had a shaky debut after transferring from Oregon State. He completed just 10 of 24 passes for 114 yards and threw two interceptions.
According to Smith, Chiles was in better spirits at Monday's practice and is eager to learn and improve.
On the other side, Maryland's defense was a force to be reckoned with in their 50-7 win over UConn. They forced three turnovers and dominated the game.
The Terrapins also revealed their starting quarterback, Billy Edwards Jr., who had a strong performance with 311 passing yards and two touchdowns.
Coach Michael Locksley praised Edwards' leadership abilities and his ability to stay calm and composed on the field.
Maryland has had the upper hand in their recent matchups with Michigan State, winning the last two games including a 31-9 victory last year. However, the Spartans still hold the overall series lead with 10 wins compared to Maryland's four.
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Michigan State Spartans vs. Maryland Terrapins Recap OCT 1TH 2022
Taulia Tagovailoa went 32-of-41 passing for 314 yards and a touchdown to lead Maryland to a 27-13 home win over Michigan State in a Big Ten contest on Saturday.
Antwain Littleton rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries to flank Tagovailoa for the Terrapins (4-1, 1-1).
Payton Thorne went 27-of-44 passing for 221 yards and a touchdown in defeat for Michigan State (2-3, 0-2), which has lost three straight games.
Maryland scored on the opening possession, going 93 yards in 12 plays and taking a 7-0 lead with 9:15 remaining in the first quarter on a 15-yard touchdown run by Littleton.
Michigan State answered with a long drive of its own, tying the game at 7-7 with 5:45 to go in the first on a 12-yard touchdown run by Elijah Collins, which capped off an 8-play, 77-yard drive.
Maryland then went 85 yards in five plays and regained the lead at 14-7 on a 2-yard touchdown run with 3:41 remaining in the second quarter by Colby McDonald.
Michigan State pulled within 14-13 on an 8-yard touchdown pass from Thorne to Jayden Reed with 4:24 remaining in the second quarter.
The extra point failed after a bad snap.
The Terrapins took a 21-13 lead with 42 seconds remaining in the second half on a 5-yard touchdown pass from Tagovailoa to Rakim Jarrett.
The half ended when Maryland blocked a 45-yard field goal attempt by Michigan State.
The Terrapins extended their lead on their first drive of the second half, going up 24-13 with 8:26 remaining in the third on a 43-yard field goal by Chad Ryland.
After a scoreless third quarter, Maryland then padded its lead to 27-13 after a 51-yard field goal by Ryland with 7:54 remaining in the game.