The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-4) visit the Maryland Terrapins (2-4) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at SECU Stadium, College Park, MD. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 PM ET, and the game airs on Big Ten Network (BTN). DraftKings lists the spread at MD -4.5 with a total of 58.5; moneylines are Rutgers +160 · Maryland -192. Below is our Rutgers vs Maryland 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.
Rutgers vs Maryland Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Rutgers at Maryland |
| Records | Rutgers 1-4 · Maryland 2-4 |
| Spread | MD -4.5 |
| Moneyline | Rutgers +160 · Maryland -192 |
| Total | 58.5 |
| Venue | SECU Stadium, College Park, MD |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 12:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | Big Ten Network (BTN) |
| Head Coaches | Rutgers: HC Greg Schiano, OC Kirk Ciarrocca · Maryland: HC Mike Locksley, OC Clint Trickett |
Rutgers Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 1-4 overall, 0-2 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 3 — L 37-21 vs Massachusetts; Sep 11 — L 28-21 at Boston College; Sep 19 — L 42-35 vs USC; Sep 25 — W 58-7 vs Howard; Oct 3 — L 47-15 vs Indiana. Most recently, Rutgers lost to Indiana 47-15 at home. Through 5 games, Rutgers is averaging 30.0 points scored and 32.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Greg Schiano (head coach since 2020). Offensive coordinator: Kirk Ciarrocca. Defensive coordinator: Travis Johansen.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Dylan Lonergan (QB) — 51/92, 775 yards, 7 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Antwan Raymond (RB) — 89 carries, 469 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: KJ Duff (WR) — 33 receptions, 628 yards, 7 TD
- Sacks leader: Moses Walker (LB) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Chris Joines (DB) — 25 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.0 points per game; Antwan Raymond’s production on the ground (469 rushing yards). Questions: A defense giving up 32.2 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Dylan Lonergan); the response to a 47-15 loss to Indiana.
Maryland Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Maryland Terrapins are 2-4 overall, 0-3 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; Oct 10 — L 45-16 at Ohio State. Most recently, Maryland lost to Ohio State 45-16 on the road. Through 6 games, Maryland is averaging 28.0 points scored and 32.7 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) — 136/223, 1,352 yards, 7 TD, 6 INT
- Rushing leader: DeJuan Williams (RB) — 29 carries, 242 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Chris Durr Jr. (WR) — 46 receptions, 476 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Derrick LeBlanc (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Carlton Smith (LB) — 43 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 28.0 points per game. Questions: A defense giving up 32.7 points per game; ball security at quarterback (6 interceptions for Malik Washington); the response to a 45-16 loss at Ohio State.
How to Watch Rutgers vs Maryland
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:30 PM ET
- Venue: SECU Stadium, College Park, MD
- TV / Streaming: Big Ten Network (BTN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). 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.