Ohio State prepares to face Maryland in homecoming matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Ohio State hosts Maryland on October 8, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. The Buckeyes are favored by 34.5 points against a struggling Maryland team, which holds a 2-3 record and 0-2 in Big Ten play after two heavy losses. Key storylines include Ohio State's defensive performance against the run, the health of their secondary, and Jeremiah Smith's pursuit of the Heisman Trophy. Coaching adjustments will be crucial as Ohio State navigates this portion of their schedule ahead of tougher opponents ahead.
- •Ohio State favored by 34.5 points against Maryland.
- •Jeremiah Smith leads college football in receiving metrics.
- •Ohio State's run defense performance remains a key focus.
- •Maryland has lost 18 of its last 20 Big Ten games.
- •Game scheduled for October 8 at 4:15 p.m. on BTN.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — What to watch for as Ohio State hosts Maryland
"The Buckeyes are 34.5 point favorites, so the result isn't the story. The run defense, a banged-up secondary and Jeremiah Smith's Heisman chase are what to watch
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