Maryland vs Ohio State head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 6, Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The Breakdown
Ohio State 70, Maryland 60 — the Buckeyes' 4.7★ receivers against a 3.3★ secondary is the separator.
When Maryland has the ball: The 2.6★ O-line faces Ohio State's 3.5★, 3.5-year D-line — protection is the problem.
When Ohio State has the ball: Jeremiah Smith and Chris Henry Jr headline a 4.7★ receiver room against Maryland's 3.3★ secondary.
Swing factor: Julian Sayin, 5★ and two years in, outranks Malik Washington's 4★ and single season.
X-factor: October Saturday in Columbus: Maryland travels into a full Ohio Stadium to face #1 Ohio State.