Maryland football will have an opportunity to clinch bowl eligibility for the third straight year under head coach Mike Locksley when it takes on a struggling Illinois team on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The Fighting Illini are winless in Big Ten play and have lost two straight games.
Here’s what to know about the matchup.
The numbers
Maryland: 5-1 (2-1 Big Ten)
Illinois: 2-4 (0-3 Big Ten)
All-time series: Maryland leads, 2-0
DraftKings Sportsbook line: Maryland -13.5, O/U 51
How to watch and listen
When: Saturday, Oct.