Maryland football didn’t perform well the last time it was fresh off a bye week, losing to an average Northwestern team, 37-10. Now, the Terps are staring down the toughest matchup they could possibly draw after their second bye week: No. 1 Oregon.
The Ducks did not appear to be on the trajectory of the nation’s No. 1 team, pulling out close victories in their first two weeks against Idaho and Boise State. But Oregon has been scorching-hot as of late, notching significant wins over No. 3 Ohio State, Illinois and Michigan.
It’s safe to say the Terps will get the very best from a team that’s gunning for a top seed in the College Football Playoff.