Maryland and West Virginia renew their rivalry this afternoon at Byrd Stadium. The game kicks off at 12 p.m. It will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and at BTN2Go. While you're watching the game, join us to talk about it. We'll have live updates throughout the afternoon from the Tyser Tower press box.
If you enjoy coming up with synonyms for "crushed," last year's Terps game against West Virginia was a fun time for you. Maryland "obliterated," "annihilated," "stomped" and otherwise badly outplayed the Ford Childress-led Mountaineers at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium. But it's a new year, and the Mountaineers have a new quarterback, a deeper roster and a better defense. This will surely be Maryland's most challenging game yet.
For your reading pleasure:
A preview, by Noah Niederhoffer.
Three predictions, by Dave Tucker.
How to watch, by Molly Geary.
Behind Enemy Lines with The Smoking Musket.
Betting information, by FlaTerp.
Our staff roundtable and a podcast with Pete Volk, Andrew Emmer and me.
Breakdowns of the Terps' offensive and defensive challenges, by me.
From elsewhere:
The Diamondback did a good look-back at the recent history of the rivalry and how much West Virginia has changed.
It's a matchup of realigned schools, Roman Stubbs writes in the Washington Post.
Thanks for being here. Enjoy the ballgame.