Ohio State Given Almost 100 Percent Chance to Defeat Maryland

The Ohio State Buckeyes were able to take down the Iowa Hawkeyes last week, improving their record to 4-1 on the new season.

The win marked the second win in Big Ten play for Ohio State, giving them a strong road victory for the resume. The Buckeyes didn't look overmatched at all, despite the hostile environment, and now this team can take some momentum from the game.

Ohio State is still seen as one of the best teams in the country, even with its loss to the Texas Longhorns from a few weeks ago. The Buckeyes have cleaned things up from that game, and they are now looking to go on a long winning streak.

This week, the Buckeyes will be welcoming in the Maryland Terrapins to town, giving themselves another Big Ten test. Maryland comes in with a record of 2-3 on the season, with them having lost three straight games.

Coming into the game, the Buckeyes are seen as heavy favorites, especially with the game being played in Columbus. But according to ESPN's game predictor, Ohio State has almost a 100 percent chance of taking down Maryland this weekend.

ESPN has given the Buckeyes a 98.4 percent chance to win against the Terrapins, which is a wild number even for this team. Ohio State should be seen as the favorite, but this number shows a major belief in the Buckeyes to perform.

The key in this game will be getting the offense going again, with star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith looking to keep his year on a high note. Smith has been the best player in college football this season, with him even claiming it after a record performance last week against Iowa.

The star wide receiver is currently the leader for the Heisman Trophy, and if he keeps up this level of play, the award will be his to lose. Ohio State has made it a point to feature him in the offense all year, with quarterback Julian Sayin giving him high targets each week.

The chemistry between Smith and Sayin has been special to watch bloom over time, and they are now the scariest duo in the sport. Against Maryland's defense, the two stars will try to keep it going, helping the Buckeyes to get another win.

This game against the Terrapins could be a trap game for the Buckeyes, with an anticipated game against the Indiana Hoosiers coming next week. But Ohio State will try to block out all the Indiana noise, focusing directly on Maryland.