Overview
- Sherrone Moore dismissed any trap-game narrative and called the trip to College Park a must-win, a message echoed by veterans and assistants.
- The CFP committee kept Michigan at No. 18 for a second week, with chair Hunter Yurachek saying the Wolverines were dominated in losses to Oklahoma and USC.
- Oddsmakers list Michigan by about two touchdowns for Saturday’s 4 p.m. ET game on Big Ten Network, with Maryland on a six-game slide despite leadership backing Mike Locksley.
- Injury notes: RB Justice Haynes is expected to miss the rest of the regular season per Moore; RB Jordan Marshall is day-to-day after negative shoulder X-rays; LT Evan Link is close to limited practice work.
- Recent form remains uneven after a 24-22 escape at Northwestern with five turnovers, though freshman QB Bryce Underwood led the winning drive and WR Andrew Marsh broke out with 12 catches for 189 yards.