How to watch Rutgers vs Maryland: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel

This Saturday, Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-4) will host Maryland Terrapins (2-4) in a Big Ten Conference matchup at the Big Ten Network. Maryland has been on a four-game losing streak. The Terrapins are currently 0-3 in the Big Ten after suffering a 45-16 loss to Ohio State last week. Malik Washington helped the Terrapins get within 14-10 with a five-yard touchdown run in the second quarter before Ohio State took a 31-10 halftime lead.

Daniel Wingate scored the other Maryland touchdown with an interception return for 52 yards in the third quarter. Maryland managed only 146 total offensive yards in that loss.

Rutgers returns from a bye week following a 47-15 loss to Indiana on October 3rd. The Scarlet Knights trailed 37-0 before backup quarterback AJ Surace connected with Ben Black III for a 53-yard scoring pass in the third quarter. Clay Thevenin added a one-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. Surace completed 128 yards on 6-of-10 passing after starter Dylan Lonergan left the game with a head injury in the second quarter.

The Scarlet Knights have won the last two meetings against Maryland, including a 35-20 home victory on November 8. Maryland holds a 12-9 advantage in the series.

Key players for Rutgers include Malik Washington with 1,352 yards and seven touchdowns, and Chris Durr Jr. with 476 yards and four scores. Rutgers' ground attack is led by Antwan Raymond with 469 yards and four touchdowns. KJ Duff has 33 catches for 628 yards and seven scores.

This matchup promises to be an exciting college football game. Make sure to tune in to the Big Ten Network at 12:30 PM ET on Saturday, October 17, 2026, or stream it live through Fubo (try it free today). Note that regional restrictions may apply.