Week 2 · College Football

Maryland vs UConn prediction

The TailgateNinjas model gives Maryland a 56% chance to beat UConn in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.

#82 Big Ten Conference

Maryland

2% to make the 12

#102 FBS Independent

UConn

2% to make the 12

The model's read

SpreadMaryland −2.5Model

Projected scoreMaryland 27 — UConn 25

A coin flip. The model nudges Maryland by a field goal — 56% to win.

Chaos meter87 · TOSS-UP

87/ 100

CalmMayhem

Maryland

56%

to win

UConn

44%

to win

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2025 efficiency · ranks

Maryland

UConn

#97Offense · EPA/play#9

#50Defense · EPA/play#109

#41Explosiveness#22

#113Success rate#28

13%Returning production68%

National ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.

4 meetings all-time

Maryland leads 3–1

Last met 2024 · Maryland 50–7 UConn— Maryland won

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