Buffalo vs. Maryland – Game Preview – September 3, 2022 – ESPN

Buffalo at Maryland, Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (BTN)

Line: Maryland by 24 1/2, in accordance with .

Sequence report: First Assembly

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Maryland took a step ahead final season, making a bowl recreation and profitable it handily, however there nonetheless gave the impression to be a giant hole between the Terrapins and the highest groups within the Massive Ten. There’s not a lot they will do on this recreation to show that is modified, however they’re anticipated to have a dynamic passing recreation with quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa and several other spectacular receivers. The opener is an opportunity to indicate some indicators of enchancment defensively. That is Buffalo’s solely scheduled recreation towards a Energy 5 opponent. The Bulls did beat a Massive Ten group in 2018 after they received at Rutgers.

KEY MATCHUP

Tagovailoa towards the Buffalo secondary. If the Bulls are going to maintain this shut, they’re going to should include a Maryland offense that may transfer the ball shortly. Tagovailoa set single-season faculty data final 12 months in yards passing (3,860), completions (328) and completion proportion (69.2%).

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Buffalo: LB James Patterson, who’s from Glendale, Maryland, is on the watch lists for the Bednarik Award, the Butkus Award and the Nagurski Trophy.

Maryland: WR Dontay Demus returns after a season-ending knee harm in 2021. He performed simply 5 video games final season however nonetheless had 507 yards receiving.

FACTS & FIGURES

Buffalo has performed solely 4 video games within the state of Maryland, towards Towson (1994 and 1986), Frostburg State (1987) and Johns Hopkins (1942). … Demus has caught a move in 27 consecutive video games through which he has performed. … Buffalo’s quarterback has some Massive Ten expertise. Cole Snyder joined the group in January after transferring from Rutgers. … Maryland is the one group within the Massive Ten returning all 5 starters on the offensive line. … Maryland has received 10 straight nonconference openers. … Patterson is three tackles shy of 300 for his profession.

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