Thanks MC....Appreciate it....
Clemson-13(120)....
Made this play earlier in the week....
Most of the trends in this game favor Maryland, but revenge (Md. has won the last 2 times these teams have played) & the situation favors Clemson & that is why I like this play....
Maryland's stats are all based on a weak schedule & because they played 4 of their 5 games this season at home....They played Navy, Morgan St, Fla. Int'l & Duke at home & won those games.... They played W. Virginia on the road & lost by 14 points....& eventhough Md. played a weak schedule, they were out-stated in 4 of the 5 games, & in 4 of 4 games against FBS opponents....In addition, in the 4 lined games (no line on Morgan st.game), the opponents ran 134 more plays, generated 40 more first downs, & gained 723 more yards.....On defense against these weak teams, Md. has shown nothing special vs. the run (Navy rushed for 312 yds,), or the pass (Florida Int. & Duke both threw for over 350 yds.)....In Clemson, they face an offense that brings balance, much like WV, which gained over 200 both running & passing.....
Believe it or not & despite their record, Clemson has played pretty good football this season, & even in games that they lost, CU was just 1 play away in the 4th qtr. vs. Auburn, Miami F. & N. Carolina (CU committed 6 turnovers)....Even playing a tougher schedule, CU has a better offense (by over 50 ypg) & defense then Md....
I look for Clemson to win this game by at least 17 points....
Good luck....