Florida Atlantic versus Maryland Odds, Recommendations, and Projection for Week 1

The Maryland Terrapins are set to welcome the Florida Atlantic Owls to SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland, with kickoff scheduled for noon ET. The Terrapins are heavy home favourites, with the current line standing at +14.5 for the Owls.

Maryland's defense is undergoing a significant overhaul, returning only three starters and needing to replace the entire front seven. In contrast, the Owls' defense has only one returning starter, safety Wendel Philord. However, the Maryland offense is expected to be improved, with three new starters, including highly touted transfer Rahtrel Perry.

The starting quarterback for the Terrapins has been officially named as Malik Washington, a true freshman who emerged victorious in a competitive battle during fall camp. As for the Owls, Caden Veltkamp, a transfer from Western Kentucky, leads the new-look offense.

The total for the game has increased from 57.5 to 61 points, reflecting the potential for a high-scoring encounter. Interestingly, the Owls have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 road games when getting double digits, despite losing 14 straight road openers.

Maryland boasts a 15-game winning streak in non-conference games, with the last seven wins coming by at least 14 points. However, the Terrapins have failed to cover in eight straight games as a double-digit favourite.

The youngest head coach in Division I, Zach Kittley, leads the Florida Atlantic Owls. Sharp money has driven the line down from 16-point underdogs for the Owls to 14.5, suggesting a close contest might be on the cards.

The College Football odds have the Terrapins as hefty home favourites, with FAU listed at +450 on the moneyline, while Maryland sits at -600. The broadcast coverage for the game will be provided by the Big Ten Network.

As the season kicks off, the Maryland Terrapins and Florida Atlantic Owls prepare for a challenging matchup. Will the Terrapins continue their non-conference winning streak, or will the Owls defy the odds and claim an upset victory? Tune in to find out.