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Weekly staff picks: Maryland, Oct. 27, 2018

The News-Gazette sports staff will take a crack at predicting the winner of the Illinois game each week. Don't agree with them? Let them know by email at sports@news-gazette.com.

Bob Asmussen | Football beat writer

If Matt Canada is supposed to be an offensive guru, why are his Terrapins just tied for 79th in the nation in scoring? Fortunately for Canada and the Terps, their Tre Watson-led defense ranks 18th nationally in yards allowed. Watson wants to show his former teammates what they are missing as Maryland holds the Illini to a single touchdown.