The Maryland Terrapins (2-2) visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-0) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM ET, and the game airs on FS1. DraftKings lists the spread at NEB -14.5 with a total of 52.5; moneylines are Maryland +455 · Nebraska -625. Below is our Maryland vs Nebraska preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Maryland vs Nebraska Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Maryland at Nebraska |
| Records | Maryland 2-2 · Nebraska 4-0 |
| Spread | NEB -14.5 |
| Moneyline | Maryland +455 · Nebraska -625 |
| Total | 52.5 |
| Venue | Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | FS1 |
| Head Coaches | Maryland: HC Mike Locksley, OC Clint Trickett · Nebraska: HC Matt Rhule, OC Dana Holgorsen |
Maryland Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Maryland Terrapins are 2-2 overall, 0-1 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 62-0 vs Hampton; Sep 12 — W 38-14 at UConn; Sep 19 — L 35-26 vs Virginia Tech; Sep 26 — L 54-3 vs UCLA. Most recently, Maryland lost to UCLA 54-3 at home. Through 4 games, Maryland is averaging 32.2 points scored and 25.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Mike Locksley (head coach since 2019). Offensive coordinator: Clint Trickett. Defensive coordinators: Aazaar Abdul-Rahim / Ted Monachino.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Malik Washington (QB) — 101/154, 1,034 yards, 6 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Iverson Howard (RB) — 49 carries, 177 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Chris Durr Jr. (WR) — 35 receptions, 312 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: DD Holmes (LB) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Carlton Smith (LB) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 32.2 points per game; Malik Washington’s passing volume (1,034 yards). Questions: A defense allowing 25.8 points per game; the response to a 54-3 loss to UCLA.
Nebraska Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 4-0 overall, 1-0 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 49-21 vs Ohio; Sep 12 — W 56-7 vs Bowling Green; Sep 19 — W 34-7 vs North Dakota; Sep 26 — W 31-13 at Michigan State. Most recently, Nebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 on the road. Through 4 games, Nebraska is averaging 42.5 points scored and 12.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Matt Rhule (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Dana Holgorsen. Defensive coordinator: Rob Aurich.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Anthony Colandrea (QB) — 68/104, 904 yards, 10 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Jamal Rule (RB) — 42 carries, 333 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Kwazi Gilmer (WR) — 18 receptions, 240 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Jahsear Whittington (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Dwayne McDougle III (DB) — 23 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 42.5 points per game; a defense allowing only 12.0 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Memorial Stadium against Maryland.
How to Watch Maryland vs Nebraska
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- TV / Streaming: FS1
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.