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Maryland vs. Oregon predictions and best bets: Can UO cover spread in 5th-straight game?

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November 8, 2024

Maryland vs. Oregon predictions and best bets: Can UO cover spread in 5th-straight game?

Oregon football has never faced Maryland, but that’s going to change Saturday when the Terrapins make the long trek to Autzen Stadium.

The Ducks are reaching new heights, thanks to their first-ever No. 1 ranking in the College Football Playoff. Oregon is nearly a three-touchdown favorite at the top online sportsbooks, and there are two bets I’m circling for this weekend’s clash with Maryland.

CFB Week 11 Maryland vs. Oregon predictions and best bets

Oregon -25: -110 odds at Fanatics
Terrance Ferguson anytime TD scorer: +110 odds at DraftKings

Note: Odds are based on the best value our experts find as of publication; check lines closer to game time to ensure you get the best odds.

Oregon has been a bettor’s best friend in recent weeks, covering the spread in four straight games, according to TeamRankings. Maryland is 1-2 against the spread on the road with only one cover in its previous four games.

Tez Johnson leads Oregon’s WR corps in catches, yards and touchdowns, but he’ll miss a few games because of an injury suffered against Michigan. The Ducks have outstanding pass-catching depth, and TE Terrance Ferguson’s production should rise with Johnson out.

UO got Ferguson back last week after a two-game absence, and he nearly scored his first touchdown of the season. The senior’s 20-yard catch fell a yard short of the goal line.

This is Maryland‘s first time traveling to the Pacific time zone, and cross-country flights have led to poor performances for Big Ten teams. The Terrapins’ spotty defense is solid against the run but struggles against the pass.

Maryland hasn’t pressured opposing QBs well enough, leading to 276 passing yards and 28 points allowed per game. Oregon is likely to find the end zone early and often, and I predict Ferguson to be one of the touchdown scorers.

Terrapins QB Billy Edwards Jr. has been excellent. Maryland ranks ninth nationally in passing yards per game, but Edwards Jr. has four interceptions in the past three games.

Oregon may allow more points than usual against Maryland’s pass-heavy offense. However, I don’t expect it to be enough to keep the final score within 25 points.

Maryland vs. Oregon moneyline odds analysis

Why Oregon could win as the favorite

Best odds: -3000 at BetMGM

WR Traeshon Holden stepped up when Johnson left early in last week’s game, catching six passes for 149 yards. Oregon’s second-leading receiver, Evan Stewart, was quiet versus Michigan but caught UO’s only touchdown pass.

Ferguson, Justius Lowe and Kenyon Sadiq combined for 10 catches and 111 yards. Oregon has spectacular pass-catching depth, and QB Dillon Gabriel will keep the offense humming until Johnson returns.

RBs Jordan James and Noah Whittington haven’t forced Gabriel to do all the heavy lifting. The Ducks average 168 rushing yards and have the third-most rushing touchdowns in the Big Ten.

Oregon’s defense also has been top-tier. The Ducks surrender 16 points per game with 23 sacks, seven interceptions and eight forced fumbles.

DEs Matayo Uiagalelei and Jordan Burch have been unstoppable, combining for 10.5 sacks.

Why Maryland could win as the underdog

Best odds: +1500 at bet365

The margin for error is almost nonexistent when you face the No. 1 team in the nation. Edwards Jr. must cut down on his interceptions to give the Terrapins a shot at an upset.

Maryland’s defense has been especially bad against conference foes, allowing 36 points per game. Michigan State and Northwestern are among the lowest-scoring Big Ten teams, and both managed 25+ points versus the Terrapins.

One thing Maryland’s defense has done well is force turnovers. The unit has nine interceptions, and a few timely takeaways would go a long way.

WR Tai Felton will be the catalyst of the Terrapins’ offense. Felton has the sixth-most receiving yards in FBS, and he’ll need a monster performance to help match Oregon’s scoring.

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USPS driver charged with manslaughter in crash that killed Montgomery County woman

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March 27, 2026

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USPS driver charged with manslaughter in crash that killed Montgomery County woman

It was a summer morning last July when 64-year-old Mairi Morrison set out for her daily walk, not knowing it would be her last.

Surveillance video shows a USPS mail truck pulling out of a gas station in Kensington, Maryland, right as Morrison was crossing the driveway.

After the USPS driver hit Morrison, he kept driving forward for 4 seconds and then backed up for 6 seconds, all with her body still underneath the van, according to court documents.

“I feel her loss every single day and I try not to imagine, but it’s not easy, how painful and horrific her death ended up being,” Morrison’s sister, Catriona Morrison, told News4 by phone.

The driver of the mail truck was 26-year-old Oscar Pedrozo from Silver Spring. Montgomery County prosecutors have now charged him with criminally negligent manslaughter, a misdemeanor.

Court documents show Pedrozo told police in an interview he heard a thump and felt a vibration, and thought someone ran into him.

He admitted he had earbuds in and was listening to music, but he said the volume was low and that he could still hear his surroundings.

“I am relieved the driver is being held responsible. I also feel, of course, sadness and a renewed sense of how much has been needlessly lost,” Catriona Morrison said.

Mairi Morrison was an attorney. Her sister said she enjoyed reading, traveling and giving pro-bono legal assistance.

“If somebody needed legal help, she would just throw herself into the cause and work tirelessly for them free of charge,” she said.

Court records show Pedrozo posted bond on Thursday.

If convicted, he could face up to three years behind bars.

Pedrozo’s trial is scheduled for May 14.

“The individual is still an employee with the U.S. Postal Service,” USPS said in a statement to News4. “Pursuant to postal policy, we do not discuss internal personnel matters, and we cannot further comment on the status of this employee.”

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Showers and falling temperatures across Maryland Friday

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March 27, 2026

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Showers and falling temperatures across Maryland Friday

Updated on: March 27, 2026 / 8:14 AM EDT
/ CBS Baltimore

A strong cold front crossing Maryland Friday will bring us a shock to the system. Temperatures will turn dramatically colder late Friday through Saturday.

Turning chilly, showery weather Friday across Maryland

Morning temperatures continue to fall across Maryland as a cold front crosses the state. You’ll need your umbrella at times Friday, but the day isn’t a washout. The greatest chance of rain is now through 10 a.m. Friday. There will be a pause in the shower activity late morning through early afternoon with cloudy skies, breezy, and chilly weather.

A second batch of showery weather will arrive after 2 p.m. and last through about 6 p.m. This second round of showers will be more focused for areas along and south of I-70. Showers will quickly taper off by early evening as temperatures continue to fall.

A few scattered snow flurries cannot be ruled out as the core of the cold air arrives late Friday evening. Overnight lows Friday into Saturday morning will fall into the lower 30s with wind-chills dropping into the 20s.

Weekend starts cold, but turns milder in Baltimore

Morning temperatures both Saturday and Sunday will start off in the lower 30s. Saturday will feel colder though with a gusty wind out of the northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Saturday will be the colder of the two weekend days with highs only in the upper 40s. The O’s game Saturday afternoon will feature chilly sunshine with temperatures in the middle 40s. You’ll need to dress for winter.

Sunday starts cold, but will turn milder during the afternoon. Look for a mostly sunny sky with winds turning gusty out of the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Highs by Sunday afternoon will top out around 60°. The O’s game Sunday afternoon will still feel quite cool with the gusty breeze, so make sure you’re wearing a spring jacket, but also have the sunglasses.

Warmer, scattered storms possible in Maryland next week

Temperatures continue to warm up through the early part of next week as a chance of scattered rain returns to the forecast.

Clouds and a few showers will keep temperatures in the low to middle 70s on Monday. The warm front should lift north of the area on Tuesday allowing temperatures to warm into the lower 80s with mainly dry weather.

Wednesday’s temperatures will soar into the lower to middle 80s ahead of a strong cold front that arrives Wednesday evening. Showers and gusty thunderstorms will be possible late Wednesday into Wednesday night. Behind the cold front, temperatures will be cooler Thursday and Friday with the chance for showers.

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Maryland high court rejects municipal climate change damages suit

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March 26, 2026

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Maryland high court rejects municipal climate change damages suit

Maryland’s highest court on Tuesday dismissed several local government claims to recover damages against several large energy companies for harm created by climate change, finding that federal law preempts the case and state law does not support it.

The case dates to 2018, when the city of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against the energy companies, alleging that their decades-long activities contributed to climate-related damages to the city. Anne Arundel County and Annapolis filed similar lawsuits. After a number of procedural disputes over several years, in part over federal jurisdiction and venue, the case arrived in Maryland state courts and consolidated on appeal.

In a consolidated decision, Maryland’s Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the local government suits against the energy companies. Plaintiffs had alleged that the companies contributed to climate change through the production and promotion of fossil fuels, asserting state law claims including public nuisance, trespass, and failure to warn.

The court determined that state claims were displaced by federal common law regarding interstate pollution and further preempted by federal legislation, including the Clean Air Act. According to the court, allowing state tort actions to go forward would interfere with a comprehensive federal regulatory scheme regarding greenhouse gases.

The court also found that even if these claims were not preempted, they would not succeed on other grounds. The court emphasized the difficulty in proving causation between large scale activity’s localized effects and concerns regarding the timing of the alleged injuries.

The decision is a substantial roadblock for state and local governments looking to recover costs related to climate change. It is also one in a growing line of case law that limits state court ability to address global emissions.

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