Next up for Michigan: Big Ten opener against undefeated Maryland

After rolling via a really mild nonconference schedule, Michigan opens Massive Ten play subsequent Saturday in opposition to an undefeated Maryland.

The Terrapins improved to 3-0 on Saturday evening with a 34-27 win over SMU.

Maryland trailed by as many as 10 and was down 27-20 coming into the fourth quarter. Taulia Tagovailoa’s landing cross to Corey Dyches with 7:30 to go was the distinction.

Tagovailoa completed 17-for-23 for 214 yards and two scores. Maryland additionally ran for 227 yards. The protection struggled, permitting 520 yards to SMU, however Maryland gained the turnover battle 2-0. It was an interception that arrange the successful rating.

Maryland beat Buffalo 31-10 at dwelling within the opener earlier than going to Charlotte for a 56-21 win.

Michigan, in the meantime, pounded UConn 59-0 on Saturday to enhance to 3-0. The Wolverines have scored at the very least 50 factors in all three video games and have outscored opponents 166-17. By that metric, they’ve been probably the most dominant crew within the nation. The competitors has been weak, nonetheless. Maryland figures to be a step up, regardless of not incomes any votes on this previous week’s top-25 ballot.

Michigan is 9-1 all-time in opposition to Maryland and has gained the final six conferences, together with a 59-18 beatdown in Faculty Park final season.

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