Maryland at Northwestern preview – Testudo Times

Fresh off a well-timed bye week, Maryland football will be back in action Saturday when it travels to play Northwestern.

The Terps (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) are on a two-game losing streak, but getting some time off after a heartbreaking loss to Illinois gave them a chance to regroup and heal up. They’ll look to get back on track and finish the season strong, starting this weekend in Evanston, Illinois.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Maryland is a 14-point favorite (-650 moneyline) over Northwestern. The over/under is 48 points.

Saturday’s game is slated to kick off at noon ET.

Northwestern Wildcats (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten)

The Wildcats had a massively tumultuous offseason, but have been surprisingly competitive this year. Most picked them to finish at the bottom of the Big Ten, but they sit at 3-4 with a conference win to their name. Make no mistake: this Northwestern team would have to punch far above its weight to make a bowl game. But the fact that it’s still a distinct…