The Maryland Terrapins (2-3) visit the No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes (4-1) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 PM ET, and the game airs on Big Ten Network (BTN). DraftKings lists the spread at OSU -34.5 with a total of 56.5; moneylines are Maryland OFF · Ohio State OFF. Below is our Maryland vs Ohio State 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 Ohio State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Maryland at No. 5 Ohio State |
| Records | Maryland 2-3 · Ohio State 4-1 |
| Spread | OSU -34.5 |
| Moneyline | Maryland OFF · Ohio State OFF |
| Total | 56.5 |
| Venue | Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 4:15 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | Big Ten Network (BTN) |
| Head Coaches | Maryland: HC Mike Locksley, OC Clint Trickett · Ohio State: HC Ryan Day, OC Keenan Bailey / Arthur Smith |
Maryland Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Maryland Terrapins are 2-3 overall, 0-2 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; Oct 3 — L 48-23 at Nebraska. Most recently, Maryland lost to Nebraska 48-23 on the road. Through 5 games, Maryland is averaging 30.4 points scored and 30.2 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) — 124/198, 1,288 yards, 7 TD, 6 INT
- Rushing leader: Iverson Howard (RB) — 52 carries, 211 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Chris Durr Jr. (WR) — 42 receptions, 461 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Derrick LeBlanc (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Carlton Smith (LB) — 34 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.4 points per game; Malik Washington’s passing volume (1,288 yards). Questions: A defense giving up 30.2 points per game; ball security at quarterback (6 interceptions for Malik Washington); the response to a 48-23 loss at Nebraska.
Ohio State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Ohio State Buckeyes are 4-1 overall, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and they are ranked No. 5 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 56-3 vs Ball State; Sep 12 — L 24-23 at Texas; Sep 19 — W 59-3 vs Kent State; Sep 26 — W 42-19 vs Illinois; Oct 3 — W 31-14 at Iowa. Most recently, Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 on the road. Through 5 games, Ohio State is averaging 42.2 points scored and 12.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Ryan Day (head coach since 2019). Offensive coordinators: Keenan Bailey / Arthur Smith. Defensive coordinators: Matt Patricia / Tim Walton.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Julian Sayin (QB) — 103/142, 1,530 yards, 13 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Bo Jackson (RB) — 66 carries, 353 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Jeremiah Smith (WR) — 44 receptions, 823 yards, 9 TD
- Sacks leader: Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (DE) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Earl Little Jr. (S) — 26 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 42.2 points per game; a defense allowing only 12.6 points per game; Julian Sayin’s passing volume (1,530 yards). Questions: Holding serve at Ohio Stadium against Maryland.
How to Watch Maryland vs Ohio State
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 4:15 PM ET
- Venue: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
- TV / Streaming: Big Ten Network (BTN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 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.