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No. 14 Michigan Takes On Maryland In Big Ten Matchup

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No. 14 Michigan (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) at Maryland (3-5, 1-4), Saturday at 12 p.m.

Line: Michigan by 21.

Series record: Michigan leads 7-1

WHAT'S AT STAKE?

Michigan seeks to keep the pressure on unbeaten front-runners Ohio State and Penn State in the Big Ten East, and sustain the momentum achieved with a surprisingly easy 45-14 rout of then-No. 8 Notre Dame last week. Although the Wolverines are a long-shot to play in the Big Ten title game, every victory from here on out improves their resume when it comes time for bowl bids. Maryland has lost five of six and is looking for an upset at homecoming.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 26: Donovan Peoples-Jones #9 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his second half touchdown catch with Shea Patterson #2 in front of head coach Jim Harbaugh while playing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 45-14. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

KEY MATCHUP

Michigan QB Shea Patterson vs Maryland's defense. The Wolverines more than likely will seek to establish the run, but Patterson could have plenty of success putting the ball in the air against the worst pass defense in the Big Ten. The Terps yielded 420 yards passing in a loss to Purdue and 334 more to Indiana before allowing 177 to Minnesota last week, a deceptive stat because the Golden Gophers had no need to throw after taking a 28-0 lead in the second quarter.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 26: Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines throws a first half pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Michigan: RB Hassan Haskins. The former linebacker ran for a career-high 149 yards against the Irish and 125 yards in the previous game against Illinois. The sophomore rotates with Zach Charbonnet, who ranks 10th in the Big Ten with 66.4 yards rushing per game.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 26: Hassan Haskins #25 of the Michigan Wolverines heads up field on a first half run past Khalid Kareem #53 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Maryland: RBs Javon Leake and Anthony McFarland Jr. The duo have combined for 14 rushing touchdowns (seven apiece) and 945 yards on the ground.

FACTS & FIGURES

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh wasn't sure how much time he would be able to spend with his brother, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, during the team's trip to Maryland. "He's got a big game against the Patriots," Jim Harbaugh said. ... Maryland QB Josh Jackson is the son of former Michigan assistant coach Fred Jackson. ... Charbonnet has nine rushing TDs, tied with Tyrone Wheatley and Mike Hart for the most by a freshman in school history. ... Wolverines LB Cam McGrone replaced injured starter Josh Ross after the first three games of the season and has 43 tackles, including a career-high 12 against Notre Dame. ... Maryland has forced a turnover in 20 straight games, longest current streak in FBS.

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