Maryland Terrapins defeat Purdue Boilermakers 34-29: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Maryland Terrapins 34, Purdue Boilermakers 29
The Maryland Terrapins beat the Purdue Boilermakers 34-29 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Ross-Ade Stadium. The Maryland Terrapins covered the spread as 5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 57, with 63 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Purdue Boilermakers final score and game recap
The Purdue Boilermakers led 3-0 after the first quarter and 12-7 at halftime. The Maryland Terrapins outscored the Purdue Boilermakers 27-17 in the second half, 21-7 in the third quarter alone. They came back from a 5-point halftime deficit.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Malik Washington (Maryland Terrapins): 13/18 passing for 253 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Chris Durr Jr. (Maryland Terrapins): 4 catches for 127 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Ryan Browne (Purdue Boilermakers): 24/38 passing for 296 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Tra'Mar Harris (Purdue Boilermakers): 3 catches for 76 yards.
Who covered the spread in Maryland Terrapins vs. Purdue Boilermakers?
The Maryland Terrapins covered the spread as 5-point underdogs and won outright, by 5 points.
The spread opened at Purdue Boilermakers -5.5 and closed at Purdue Boilermakers -5.
Did Maryland Terrapins vs. Purdue Boilermakers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 63 points combined against a closing total of 57, over by 6. 19 of the 63 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 57.5 and closed at 57.
How did AiQ's Maryland Terrapins vs. Purdue Boilermakers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Purdue Boilermakers to win at -205, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Maryland Terrapins vs. Purdue Boilermakers game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Maryland Terrapins team total 26.5: the over, paying -113, with 34 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Purdue Boilermakers won the first half, paying -180.
- Purdue Boilermakers team total 30.5: the under, paying +100, with 29 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Purdue Boilermakers won the first quarter, paying -180.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the under, paying -125, with 3 points scored.
- First-half total 28.5: the under, paying -108, with 19 points scored.
- First-half spread: Purdue Boilermakers -3 covered, paying -115.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Purdue Boilermakers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Maryland Terrapins at +165 and the Purdue Boilermakers at -205. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Purdue Boilermakers a 64% favorite. The Maryland Terrapins won as the underdog at +165: $165 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Purdue Boilermakers, the best price before the game was -182 at FanDuel: +0.7% value.
The spread moved toward the Maryland Terrapins between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 57.5 to 57, and the game went over.
Maryland Terrapins and Purdue Boilermakers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Maryland Terrapins 3-6 in the 2026 regular season (1-4 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 2 times.
This result left the Purdue Boilermakers 3-6 in the 2026 regular season (2-4 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 2 times. That made it three straight losses for the Purdue Boilermakers.
What's next for Maryland Terrapins and Purdue Boilermakers?
Next for the Maryland Terrapins: the Wisconsin Badgers at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Purdue Boilermakers: at the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday, November 13, 2026.