Penn State vs Maryland head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 13, Saturday, November 28, 2026.
The Breakdown
#17 Penn State's 68 composite tops Maryland's 60; Rocco Becht's four years dwarf Malik Washington's one.
When Penn State has the ball: Carson Hansen's 4★ against Maryland's 3★ linebackers, behind a 3.8★ O-line facing a 3.0★ D-line.
When Maryland has the ball: The 2.6★ O-line, 3.4 years experienced, must hold up against Penn State's 3.5★ D-line.
Swing factor: Rocco Becht, 4★ with four years, arrived via portal; Malik Washington matches stars on one season.
X-factor: Late-November Saturday in College Park, Week 13 — Maryland's home crowd gets one final swing.