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TV and kickoff time for Penn State’s regular season finale vs. Maryland announced

What time will the Penn State-Maryland football game be played?

Penn State will be on the road for a second straight week this weekend when they visit Minnesota with hopes of staying on track to host a first-round College Football Playoff game coming together. But the Nittany Lions will be closing out the regular season in Beaver Stadium next week with a home game against Maryland. And now we know what time the game will kick off.

Penn State announced its home game against Maryland on Saturday, Nov. 30 will start at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on Big Ten Network. As this will be the last regular season game of the year in Beaver Stadium, Penn State will honor its seniors with a pregame ceremony. Of course, there is a real chance another home game will be added to the schedule in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Penn State will come into this week’s road game at Minnesota knowing where it stands in the playoff picture. Penn State’s playoff ranking will be updated on Tuesday evening but the no. 4 Nittany Lions figure to hold firm in the selection committee’s rankings this week after a blowout win over Purdue. That ranking, without the Big Ten championship, would slate Penn State to be in line to host a first-round game in the expanded College Football Playoff on either Dec. 20 or Dec. 21.

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Oregon Ducks remain unanimous No. 1 in US LBM Coaches Poll

Despite the chaos in the US LBM Coaches poll, the Oregon Ducks are still No. 1 in the country.

It was a chaotic Saturday in the world of college football as both No. 3 and No. 4 went down.

Georgia and Miami were upset in their perspective games, which makes room for some new names to be added towards the top. What isn’t new, however, is the Oregon Ducks, who are still ranked as a unanimous No. 1 after their 39-18 win over Maryland.

The beneficiaries of those losses from the Hurricanes and the Bulldogs were No. 3 Texas, No. 4 Tennessee and No. 6 Indiana. Perhaps the Hoosiers (10-0) are receiving the respect they deserve. When Indiana goes to Columbus to face No. 2 Ohio State, a lot will be known.

Georgia nearly fell out of the Top 10 with its loss to Ole Miss as the Bulldogs fell to No. 10. Speaking of Ole Miss, the Rebels moved up just one spot to No. 11. Miami also fell eight spots to No. 12.

LSU suffered its third loss of the year after being crushed at home by Alabama. The Tigers fell nine big spots to No. 22.

Jordan Burch earns Ducks Wire Player of the Game with dominant Week 11 showing

Oregon Ducks DE Jordan Burch’s fantastic performance from start to finish against Maryland earns him the Ducks Wire Player of the Game.

The Oregon Ducks are 10-0 after beating Maryland 39-18 on Saturday evening. This wasn’t the simplest win the Ducks have come by this season, and considering their opponent, perhaps it should’ve been. Oregon struggled with execution throughout the game, but overall, they maintained control from start to finish.

One player who didn’t struggle with execution was Ducks defensive end Jordan Burch. Burch has been Oregon’s best defensive player all season, despite missing three weeks in October. Against Maryland, Burch finished with three tackles, a TFL, two pass breakups, a forced fumble, and a 36-yard run (yes, run), earning him the Ducks Wire Player of the Game.

Burch’s forced fumble came early in the second quarter, and it was the play that finally gave Oregon control of the game. On a third down in Oregon territory, Burch fully extended himself to jar the ball out of Billy Edwards’ hand as he brought his arm back to pass. Ducks DB Brandon Johnson picked up the fumble and returned it 62 yards for the score, putting Oregon up 13-3.

Burch’s other highlight play was his long rush, which came on a fake punt at the start of the second half. Oregon’s offense had stalled once again in its own territory, and Oregon head coach Dan Lanning opted for a fake punt call. Burch’s number was called, and he took the ball 36 yards down the field, re-sparking the Ducks’ offense.

Oregon’s defensive unit stepped up in Burch’s absence so that there was no noticeable shift, but his impact when he is on the field is clear. Oregon has a high ceiling this year, and so much of its success — and potential for success — lies on the shoulders of Jordan Burch.

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Maryland Terrapins unveil ‘innovative’ new uniforms for Week 11 vs. Oregon Ducks

The Maryland Terrapins will be wearing some new uniforms for their Week 11 game against the Oregon Ducks.

While the Oregon Ducks and Maryland Terrapins have never met on the gridiron, one thing both teams have in common is their uniform game.

Oregon has long been known as the king of uniforms, owning thousands of different combinations over the last couple of decades and completely changing the landscape of college football when it comes to fashion.

Maryland also does a pretty good job when it comes to style, throwing different looks each and every year with wild helmet styles and creative attempts. But when it comes to the top dog, we’re really talking about a top Duck.

Oregon made that clear early this week when it unveiled the alternate “Gang Green” throwback uniforms it would wear in Week 11 vs. Maryland. They are by far the best uniforms of the year.

Photo Courtesy of Oregon Athletic Department

A few days later, Maryland announced it would be wearing innovative jerseys for this road game in Autzen.

Photo Courtesy of Maryland Athletic Department

The “innovative jerseys” in question feature a cool raised helmet logo of the word Terps. Other than that, they are white jerseys with shiny red numbers. They look clean, for sure, but are they innovative?

As noted Oregon Ducks uniform enthusiast Jonah Henderson commented: “Featuring iridescent numbers, something Nike and the Ducks first did all the way back in 2012!”

In all seriousness, it’s a cool look from Maryland that will make for a fantastic uniform matchup on Saturday afternoon in Autzen Stadium.

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3 keys to victory for Oregon against Maryland

A look at the three biggest keys to victory for the Oregon Ducks in Week 11 against the Maryland Terrapins.

The Oregon Ducks have won all nine games they have played, and they’ll take on the Maryland Terrapins this week. The Terrapins are 4-4 and coming off their second bye week of the year.

Maryland isn’t near the top of the Big Ten standings, and it isn’t among the most challenging teams Oregon has faced or will face this year. However, there are things Maryland does that could give Oregon a headache if not prepared.

Below are my three keys to victory for Oregon this week. I see a Ducks win as a strong likelihood, but these three things should ensure the 10th victory of 2024 for the Ducks.

Shut down the Terrapins’ passing game

My eyes popped when I saw that Maryland’s 314.5 passing yards per game is leading the Big Ten in 2024. The Terrapins have yet to face a top defense, but that figure deserves plenty of credit. Oregon has one of the top defenses in the Big Ten, but it will need to be at the top of its game this week to contain the Maryland passing game. Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon’s No. 1 cornerback, will need to have a strong day. He’ll be matched up against Maryland’s top receiver Tai Felton. This season, Felton has accumulated 73 catches (first in Big Ten), 907 yards (first in Big Ten) and six touchdowns.

Keep up the air raid

On the flip side, the Terrapins allow the most passing yards in the Big Ten with 275.8 per game. Oregon has one of the best passing offenses in the country, and it should be able to get after Maryland’s secondary early. The Ducks are without deep threat Tez Johnson this week (and probably beyond), but there are plenty of explosive threats that Dillon Gabriel looks to get the ball to.

Protect the ball

The easiest way to lose games against teams like Maryland is by being silly with the ball. If Maryland is allowed extra possessions, it could capitalize and steal some scores, putting the Ducks in a precarious position. If Oregon protects the ball, as they’ve been done for most of the season, they should be in good shape to win this game.

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Oregon injury updates for Week 11 game vs. Maryland

All the latest updates and news on Oregon’s injury report ahead of a Week 11 game vs. Maryland.

For the most part, the Oregon Ducks football team has done a good job avoiding major injuries to major personnel. It’s one of the reasons the Ducks are 9-0 and ranked No. 1 in all the polls.

Then the Michigan game happened.

Everyone associated with the Ducks football team let out a gasp when receiver Tez Johnson came up holding his shoulder after a tackle. He missed the majority of that game and it was feared Johnson would be out for the remainder of the season.

Luckily for Oregon, according to coach Dan Lanning, the injuries to Johnson and offensive lineman Marcus Harper II, weren’t as serious as once feared and those two will return this season.

That time, at least for Johnson, will not be this week as the Ducks prepare to play a 4-4 Maryland squad.

Oregon injury report

Tez Johnson — Shoulder — Out
Marcus Harper — Knee — Out
Matthew Bedford — Knee — Out
Jahlil Florence — Leg — Out
Dave Iuli — Foot — Questionable
Gary Bryant Jr. — Unspecified — Probable
Kyler Kasper — Leg — Out
Jack Ressler — Unspecified — Out
Fox Crader — Unspecified — Out
My’Keil Gardner — Foot — Doubtful
Dakoda Fields — Knee — Out

Tez Johnson injury update

Johnson went out of the Michigan game on the first possession when he was tackled and landed on by a Wolverine defender. He came out immediately holding his shoulder, and he went into the locker room. When he came back, Johnson was in street clothes. After fearing the worst, Lanning said Johnson will be back this season.

Marcus Harper II injury update

Offensive lineman Marcus Harper II went down in the second half of the Michigan game holding his knee. He walked off the field, but he wasn’t able to return. Like Johnson, it was feared Harper would miss the rest of the season, but Lanning put those fears to rest by saying Harper would return.

Gary Bryant, Jr. injury update

After missing most of the season, it looks like Oregon will see the return of Gary Bryant, Jr. Lanning said Bryant is ready to help out on the field, which is good news, especially with Johnson missing time. One extra receiver that is available can go a long ways at this point of the season.

Previewing the Maryland defense before Saturday’s showdown at Autzen

Maryland’s defense has taken a downturn in the last month and the Ducks are looking to exploit several areas.

Maryland was 3-1 to begin the season and the Terrapins were thinking they could be players in the Big Ten.

But then Indiana scored 42 points on them and the defense and the team as a whole haven’t completely recovered. As with typical .500 teams, one could say the defense is consistently inconsistent.

The Terrapins have had trouble keeping the opponent out of the end zone for the past month and the offense hasn’t been able to keep up. The Ducks are thinking that trend is going to continue on Saturday.

On the other hand, Maryland will have had two weeks to correct those problems as it enjoyed a much-needed bye week before making the cross-country flight to the west coast.

In their last outing, the Terps played an average Minnesota team and it turned ugly as the Golden Gophers defeated them 48-23.

Maryland’s defensive questions are difficult to grasp because the Terps have some very good players on the field. But for some reason, it’s just coming together as a unit.

The linebackers lead this defense, beginning with Ruben Hyppolite II. He’s an all-conference performer from a year ago and he leads the Terrapins with 39 tackles, 4.5 for loss and an interception.

Hyppolite’s fellow linebacker, Caleb Wheatland, leads the teams with six tackles for loss among his 31 total tackles and he has three sacks.

Opponents tend to attack the Maryland secondary as often as they can. In their last game with Minnesota, the Terps allowed 320 yards through the air and Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer tossed for a quartet of touchdowns.

As a team, the Terrapin defense allows 276 yards in the air and another 105 on the ground. If Maryland wants to be in the game with the No. 1 Ducks, those numbers will have to improve or Oregon will have a relatively easy time of hit and Dillon Gabriel will just add on to his Heisman candidacy.

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Oregon Ducks unveil alternate ‘Gang Green’ throwback uniform for Week 11 vs. Maryland

The Oregon Ducks revealed what uniforms they will be wearing for the Week 11 game against the Maryland Terrapins.

While the Oregon Ducks and Maryland Terrapins have no history against each other on the football field, we know that both can bring it when it comes to uniforms.

The Ducks have notoriously brought the heat when it comes to uniforms, and they will be doing the same this week against Maryland. On Wednesday evening, Oregon unveiled its new look, debuting an alternate version of the “Gang Green” throwback uniforms, this time with yellow pants.

This is the second time that Oregon is wearing the Gang Green jersey tops, which they wore the first two weeks of the season vs. Idaho and Boise State. This is the first time, though, that they will be wearing them with the yellow pants, which were worn on the road vs. UCLA.

The helmets will be the yellow throwbacks, with the Oregon “O” on the side, which were worn twice this season, at UCLA and at Purdue.

Oregon Ducks Week 11 Uniforms

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Previewing the Maryland offense before Saturday’s game at Autzen

Maryland’s offense has the capability to keep up with the No. 1 Ducks in Saturday’s game at Autzen Stadium.

Coming into this season, the Maryland Terrapins football team really didn’t know what they would get out of quarterback Billy Edwards, Jr. He had never been a full-time starter before this season and the Terrapins were hoping for the best.

They haven’t been disappointed.

Edwards has proven to be one of the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten Conference. He has a 68 completion percentage and 13 touchdowns to go with 289 yards per contest. But the inexperience crops up occasionally, and that’s where the six interceptions pop up.

When Edwards is putting the ball in the air, the probable target most likely is Tai Felton. The 6-foot-2 senior leads the Terrapins in receptions with 73 catches, almost double the next-highest ball catcher. Kaden Prather is second on the team with 45 receptions.

Felton also has 907 reception yards or 113 yards per game. He also has six touchdowns to his name. Prather has 487 yards (61 ypg) and three touchdowns.

Maryland hasn’t featured much of a ground game, but tailback Roman Hamby is capable of breaking out at any time. His 2024 isn’t as notable as his 2023 season, but Hamby still has 403 yards and four touchdowns, good for 50 yards per game.

Compared to last season, Hamby rushed the ball 142 times for 680 yards, averaged 4.8 yards per carry, rushed for four touchdowns. Hamby also caught 38 passes for 349 yards and three touchdowns.

The Ducks will have to contain Hamby because if he’s suddenly a weapon, Oregon might have its hands a bit more fuller than it originally planned.

Up front, Maryland has plenty of experience individually, but they don’t have much experience playing together. There are a couple of transfers in there as well as some first-time starters. They’ve given up 14 sacks this season.

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ESPN FPI matchup predictions for Penn State’s remaining schedule starting with this week’s game vs. Washington

How much will Penn State’s season be impacted by this weekend’s loss at home to Ohio State? According to the latest numbers, it may not have changed all that much for the Nittany Lions. This week’s updated look at the win percentages for Penn State …

How much will Penn State’s season be impacted by this weekend’s loss at home to Ohio State? According to the latest numbers, it may not have changed all that much for the Nittany Lions.

This week’s updated look at the win percentages for Penn State still shows the Nittany Lions in a favorable spot in each of its remaining games. Each win probability did drop slightly this week, but not enough to raise much concern. The exception to that is the upcoming road trip to Minnesota. That matchup continues to trend in an ominous direction by the week and has now dropped Penn State’s win probability below 70% after the results of Week 10. Minnesota is a team trending up and is looking more like a problem for Penn State coming up.

Here is a look at the updated win probabilities for Penn State for each remaining game according to ESPN’s analytics.

Beaver Stadium (University Park, Pennsylvania)

Predicted Winner | Penn State
Nittany Lions Win Probability | 87.2% (was 89.2%)
All-Time Series | PSU leads 3-0

Projected Running Record | 8-1

Ross-Ade Stadium (West Lafayette, Indiana)

Predicted Winner | Penn State
Nittany Lions Win Probability | 96.5% (was 96.7%)
All-Time Series | PSU leads 16-3-1

Projected Running Record | 9-1

Huntington Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Predicted Winner | Penn State
Nittany Lions Win Probability | 68.7% (was 72.1%)
All-Time Series | PSU leads 10-6

Projected Running Record | 10-1

Beaver Stadium (University Park, Pennsylvania)

Predicted Winner | Penn State
Nittany Lions Win Probability | 89.5% (was 89.9%)
All-Time Series | PSU leads 43-1-3

Projected Running Record | 11-1

Penn State’s shot at a Big Ten title did get a lot tougher this weekend as a result of the loss to the Buckeyes. Penn State now has the fourth-best odds of winning the Big Ten mostly because it is much more challenging just to get into the conference championship game. ESPN’s FPI numbers agree, giving Penn State a 5.1% chance to win the Big Ten.

The good news is Penn State still has a favorable outlook to reach the College Football Playoff. ESPN’s FPI numbers give Penn State a 73.7% chance of being one of the 12 teams in this year’s playoff field, the eighth-best odds in the nation. Once they get there, however, Penn State is a long shot to win it all. ESPN’s FPI gives Penn State a 9.2% chance of reaching the College Football Playoff and a 4.0% chance of winning the national title.

But at least there’s a chance!