The UCLA Bruins will travel to College Park this Saturday for a Week 4 Big Ten showdown against the Maryland Terrapins, airing on the Big Ten Network.
UCLA entered Big Ten play with a 52–38 victory over Purdue last weekend, boosting the Bruins to a 3–0 conference record and marking their first 3–0 start since 2023. Coach Bob Chesney’s high‑octane rushing attack, imported from James Madison, has propelled UCLA to the nation’s fifth‑best average of 286.7 yards per game.
Running back Wayne Knight is the engine of the UCLA offense, tallying 354 yards on the ground—currently the seventh‑most nationally—and leading the country with eight rushing touchdowns.
Maryland’s sophomore quarterback, Malik Washington, has built on a breakout freshman campaign, posting 892 passing yards—12th in the nation—with six touchdown passes and no interceptions so far this season. However, his relatively modest performance against Virginia Tech last week was insufficient to secure a Terrapins victory.
Coach Michael Locksley enters his eighth year under pressure to return Maryland to bowl eligibility, and Washington’s play at quarterback provides a solid foundation for that goal.
Here’s a look at the current betting lines for the UCLA‑Maryland contest at FanDuel Sportsbook, as of Sept. 26.
UCLA @ Maryland Odds
Moneyline
- UCLA: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)
- Maryland: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Spread
- UCLA -1.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
- Maryland +1.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Over/Under
- Over 56.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
- Under 56.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
UCLA @ Maryland Prediction, Pick
From FOX Sports Research:
Both teams have posted at least four touchdowns in every game this season, with Maryland averaging 42 points per game (eighth nationally) and UCLA close behind at 41.7 points per game.
Maryland has been more effective at limiting opponents, surrendering just 16.3 points per game—though schedule strength may factor—while UCLA’s defense has struggled, allowing 24 points per contest, the third‑highest average in the Big Ten.
With both offenses capable of producing points and UCLA’s defense still finding its rhythm, the matchup is shaping up as a high‑scoring affair.
Thus, the over is the recommended wager.
The Pick: Total Over 56.5
How to Watch UCLA vs. Maryland
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- TV: BTN
- Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App
- Location: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
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