Ohio State Buckeyes defeat Maryland Terrapins 45-16: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · NCAAF · Maryland Terrapins 16, Ohio State Buckeyes 45
Ohio State dominated Maryland 45-16 at Ohio Stadium, with Maryland covering the spread as a +31.5 underdog and the game finishing well over the 56.5 total at 61 combined points.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes final score and game recap
Ohio State led 14-3 after the first quarter. Ohio State extended that advantage to 31-10 by halftime, outscoring Maryland 17-7 in the second quarter. The second half saw Ohio State add 14 more points while Maryland scored 6 points, finishing 45-16.
Julian Sayin completed 13 of 21 passes for 242 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. Bo Jackson rushed 23 times for 107 yards and two scores. Maryland's offense was led by Malik Washington, who scored on five carries for 19 yards, and DeJuan Williams, who carried 16 times for 48 yards.
Who covered the spread in Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes?
Maryland covered as a +31.5 underdog despite the loss. Ohio State won by 29 points, falling 2.5 points short of the spread requirement.
Did Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes go over or under the total?
The game went over 56.5, finishing at 61 points—4.5 points above the line. Early scoring drove the result, with Ohio State posting 14 in the first quarter and 17 in the second.
How did AiQ's Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes predictions do?
AiQ finished 5-15 across all graded picks.
- Moneyline: Ohio State Buckeyes – WIN
- Player props: 4-15 – LOSS
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes player prop results
AiQ's player-prop record was 4-15, netting a loss of $1,243.03 on $100 stakes per pick.
- Dorian Fleming over 23.5 receiving yards – actual 4 – LOSS
- Kaleb Webb over 27.5 receiving yards – actual 14 – LOSS
- Chris Durr Jr. over 5.5 receptions – actual 4 – LOSS
- Malik Washington over 178.5 passing yards – actual 64 – LOSS
- Nate Roberts over 15.5 receiving yards – actual 68 – WIN
- Chris Durr Jr. over 55.5 receiving yards – actual 15 – LOSS
- Jeremiah Smith anytime touchdown – actual 2 – WIN
- Jeremiah Smith over 151.5 receiving yards – actual 93 – LOSS
- Jeremiah Smith over 8.5 receptions – actual 4 – LOSS
- Bo Jackson under 74.5 rushing yards – actual 107 – LOSS
- Kaleb Webb over 2.5 receptions – actual 2 – LOSS
- Iverson Howard anytime touchdown – actual 0 – LOSS
Only two of twelve listed props hit. Maryland receivers underperformed across the board, while Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith fell short on yardage and reception totals despite scoring twice.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
- Maryland Terrapins team total 10.5: Over (paid -113); they scored 16
- First-half total 30.5: Over (paid -130); 41 points were scored
- First-half spread Ohio State Buckeyes -18.5 covered (paid -108)
- First-quarter total 13.5: Over (paid -154); 17 points were scored
- Ohio State Buckeyes team total 44.5: Over (paid -113); they posted 45
- First-half moneyline: Ohio State Buckeyes won the first half
- First-quarter moneyline: Ohio State Buckeyes won the first quarter
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes odds: sportsbook value and line movement
AiQ's moneyline expectation carried -0.4% expected value at -10000, implying a 99% win probability after vig removal. The market priced Ohio State at the same 99% implied probability, making the line accurate but unprofitable.
Maryland Terrapins and Ohio State Buckeyes betting trends: 2026 season
Maryland sits 2-4 overall, 1-2 at home and 1-2 away/neutral. Against the spread in five games with a recorded closing line, the Terrapins are 2-3. They have gone over in four of five games with a recorded total. Maryland is currently on a four-game losing streak.
Ohio State improved to 5-1, remaining unbeaten at home (4-0) while going 1-1 away/neutral. The Buckeyes are 4-1 against the spread in five games with a closing line and 3-2 on the over/under. Ohio State has won four straight.
What's next for Maryland Terrapins and Ohio State Buckeyes?
Maryland hosts Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, October 31. Ohio State travels to USC Trojans the same day.