Mike London’s Wahoos welcome the 6-3 Maryland Terrapins to Scott Stadium Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Maryland is coming off a disappointing loss last weekend to Miami, and we all know the Hoos just lost to Duke for the third time in a row. This game is “Senior Day” in Charlottesville, and 32 Wahoos will play their last home games Saturday.
Virginia (4-5) has won 8 of the last 9 (14 of the last 18) in the series including 3 straight over the Terrapins. The Hoos have 10 players on their roster from the state of Maryland, and this rivalry has often been bitter in the past.
Ras-I Dowling is not listed on the injury report for the first time all season, and if he can give it a go Saturday expect Maryland’s quarterbacks to go right at him testing his leg, as well as his speed and conditioning.
Much maligned quarterback Marc Verica is coming off a huge game statically in his last outing at Duke, but Virginia is most likely looking to pound the ball in the running game if they have a chance to beat the Terrapins. Virginia’s linebackers must improve their play in order to stop the Maryland running attack.
Prediction? Hoos 35, Maryland 31. Go Hoos!