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Michigan State defense 'outstanding' again but Ohio State looms this week

Nine touchdowns and 63 points.

More than 400 rushing yards, a season-best passing performance and 712 yards of total offense - the 10th highest single-game total in the nation this year.

Those are the gaudy numbers Maryland registered against an awful defense in a 63-33 win against Illinois two weeks ago.

Zero touchdowns and one field goal.

Season-lows of 26 rushing yards and 100 yards of total offense.

Those were the Terrapins' totals in a 24-3 loss to Michigan State on Saturday.

The Spartans, obviously, were a significantly-tougher test than the Fighting Illini and shut down Maryland over 60 minutes.