Three reasons Maryland could give Ohio State fits on Saturday

Three things that could keep Maryland in the game on Saturday vs. Ohio State. Can you think of more?

Maryland can pressure the quarterback as good as anyone in the Big Ten

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) is tackled by Oregon Ducks linebacker Mase Funa (47) and Oregon Ducks linebacker Noah Sewell (1) during Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on September 11, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Maryland is tied with Michigan State for the most sacks in the Big Ten (18) and the pressures have shown up on tape of every game so far this year. The Ohio State offensive line has been pretty good at keeping the pocket clean for C.J. Stroud, but this game might have him looking behind his shoulder more with the clock in his head winding a little faster. The Terps like to get pressure both from the defensive line and with dialed up blitzes, and if they can have success rattling the young Stroud, it could pay some serious dividends with mistakes and misfires.

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