Wisconsin vs Maryland head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 11, Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The Breakdown
Wisconsin's 65 composite tops Maryland's 60, driven by a 3.3★ D-line facing a 2.6★ O-line.
When Wisconsin has the ball: Abu Sama III, 4★ with three years, runs at 3★ Maryland linebackers averaging two years.
When Maryland has the ball: A 2.6★ O-line, 3.4 years experienced, meets Wisconsin's 3.3★ D-line — the game's biggest gap.
Swing factor: Colton Joseph (4★, three years) versus Malik Washington (4★, one); half Wisconsin's starters are portal arrivals.
X-factor: Week 11 Saturday in College Park: Maryland's home crowd, Wisconsin making the November trip east.