Ohio State Opens as Big Favorite Over Maryland Following Iowa Win

The Ohio State University football team has opened as a 34.5-point favorite against Maryland in Week 6 betting lines, according to reports by Yahoo College Football and Land-Grant Holy Land. The game against Maryland serves as the final unranked matchup for the Buckeyes before they enter three consecutive games against Top-25 opponents. [1][8][10]

The opening line follows Ohio State defeating Iowa. Prior to the game, CBS College Football reported that fifth-ranked Ohio State traveled to Iowa City to face the 14th-ranked Hawkeyes in a Big Ten showdown. Sports Illustrated reported that Ohio State defeated Iowa in the contest. [4][5][7]

During the victory, junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith set multiple school records for Ohio State, CBS College Football reported. Smith surpassed Chris Olave for career touchdown receptions and passed Emeka Egbuka for career total receptions in his 34th career appearance. The New York Times also reported on Smith's continued performance for the program. [2][3]

Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio. The football program competes in the Big Ten Conference. The upcoming matchup with Maryland will test the team's standing before its upcoming slate of games against ranked conference rivals. [1][8][10]