Both Maryland and Illinois are reeling after getting trounced at Iowa and at Wisconsin, respectively. Despite last week’s showing against Iowa, Maryland has looked impressive in wins over Texas and Minnesota, and looked competent at times in a loss to Michigan. In other words, Maryland, who is ranked 63rd in S&P, has looked somewhat more competent than Illinois, who is currently ranked 105th in S&P. It goes without saying that only a stellar effort from the Illini — the type of effort they have yet to put together for 4 quarters — will produce a victory in College Park.
What Needs to Happen: Illinois at Maryland
