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FILE - At left, in an Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) runs from Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Iowa City, Iowa. At right, in an Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Maryland running back Ty Johnson rushes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in College Park, Md. When Illinois and Maryland meet on the football field for the first time Saturday, they will find the similarities in the teams run deep _ with emphasis on the word “run.” Led by junior Reggie Corbin, who averages 7.89 yards per carry, Illinois ranks third in the Big Ten with an average of 226.1 yards rushing per game. Maryland, behind the versatile Ty Johnson, is one notch back with 219.9.(AP Photo/File)
Illinois, Maryland matchup could come down to ground game

By David Ginsburg Oct. 26, 2018 02:23 PM EDT

No. 19 Iowa seeks 3rd straight win vs. Maryland

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2018 11:07 AM EDT
Maryland (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) at No. 19 Iowa (5-1, 2-1), noon ET (ESPN2). Line: Iowa by 9 Series record: Tied 1-1. WHAT'S AT...

Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada walks on the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Surprising Maryland excels under unusual circumstances

By David Ginsburg Oct. 16, 2018 06:16 PM EDT

Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Hill throws 3 TD passes as Maryland beats Rutgers 34-7

By David Ginsburg Oct. 13, 2018 03:15 PM EDT

Michigan fullback Ben Mason (42) scores on a one-yard touchdown run against Maryland in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 15 Michigan starts slow, rebounds to beat Maryland 42-21

By Larry Lage Oct. 06, 2018 04:38 PM EDT