Week 5 · College Football
Maryland vs Nebraska prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Nebraska a 79% chance to beat Maryland in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#82 Big Ten Conference
Maryland
2% to make the 12
#32 Big Ten Conference
Nebraska
9% to make the 12
The model's read
Nebraska should handle it: 12.5-point edge, 79% to win.
Maryland
21%
to win
Nebraska
79%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksMarylandNebraskaNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
4 meetings all-timeNebraska leads 3–1
Last met 2025 · Maryland 31–34 Nebraska— Nebraska won
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