Maryland Terrapins defeat UConn Huskies 38-14: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · NCAAF · Maryland Terrapins 38, UConn Huskies 14

Maryland Terrapins defeated UConn Huskies 38–14 on Saturday at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, covering the -11.5 spread by 24 points. The total finished at 52 points, falling just 0.5 short of the 52.5 over/under.

Maryland Terrapins vs. UConn Huskies final score and game recap

The teams traded touchdowns in the first quarter, each scoring 7 points. Maryland pulled ahead 17–7 by halftime after outscoring UConn 10–0 in the second. The third quarter sealed the outcome: Maryland added 14 while UConn managed only a touchdown, stretching the lead to 31–14. Maryland added a final touchdown in the fourth quarter to finish with a decisive 38–14 victory. Maryland's consistent scoring across all four quarters—7, 10, 14, 7—overwhelmed UConn's inability to respond after the opening frame.

Who covered the spread in Maryland Terrapins vs. UConn Huskies?

Maryland Terrapins covered as 11.5-point favorites, winning by 24 points. The line opened at UConn +12.5 and tightened to +11.5 as money drifted toward the Huskies. The Terrapins' margin of victory left no doubt about the cover.

Did Maryland Terrapins vs. UConn Huskies go over or under the total?

The game went under 52.5, finishing at 52 points. The total opened at 52 and rose 0.5 to 52.5, a modest upward shift that proved immaterial. Bettors on the under won by the narrowest margin.

How did AiQ's Maryland Terrapins vs. UConn Huskies predictions do?

AiQ finished 1–2 across its graded picks.

The model correctly backed Maryland's moneyline but misjudged both the margin and the game's scoring output. Despite high confidence on the spread and total picks, the Terrapins' dominant performance and low-scoring nature contradicted those expectations.

Maryland Terrapins vs. UConn Huskies odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Bookmakers priced Maryland at -457, implying a 79% win probability after vig removal, while UConn sat at +350 with a 21% implied probability. The moneyline vig was 4.3%. A $100 wager on Maryland returned $21.88 in profit. AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Terrapins was -4.6% at -455, indicating the price was unfavorable despite the model's support for the side. The spread shifted one point toward UConn, yet Maryland covered comfortably. The total ticked up 0.5 to 52.5, but the game's 52 combined points left the under intact.

Maryland improved to 2–0 overall with a 1–0 record at home and 1–0 away. Against the spread, the Terrapins are 1–0 in their single game with a recorded closing spread. Their lone total line resulted in an under. The team has won two straight.

UConn stands 1–1 overall, both games at home. The Huskies are 1–1 against the spread across two games with closing lines and have split their two totals, one over and one under.

What's next for Maryland Terrapins and UConn Huskies?

Maryland hosts Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday, September 19. UConn travels to Southern Miss Golden Eagles the same day.