By Jim Williams, Senior Columnist
Capital Sports Network
As the DMV gears up for a pivotal college football Saturday, both Maryland and Stanford are eyeing upset wins on the road, while Virginia Tech enjoys a soft landing at home against FCS opponent Wofford. The Terrapins head to Madison hoping to shake up the Big Ten hierarchy, while Stanford travels cross-country to face Virginia in a rare ACC clash. Meanwhile, the Hokies host a struggling Wofford squad in what should be a confidence-building blowout in Blacksburg.
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Maryland at Wisconsin: The Terps are undefeated and led by freshman QB Malik Washington, who’s thrown six touchdowns in three games. If Maryland’s defense can contain Wisconsin’s run game and force sophomore QB Danny O’Neil into mistakes, they could steal one at Camp Randall.
Stanford at Virginia: The Cardinal are fresh off a win over Boston College and feature explosive RB Micah Ford, who leads the ACC in rushing yards. If Stanford’s transfer-heavy roster can replicate last week’s big-play success, they could catch Virginia off guard in Charlottesville.
Virginia Tech vs. Wofford: The Hokies boast the ACC’s top receiving duo in Donovan and Ayden Greene and face a Wofford team ranked last in the Southern Conference in total offense. Expect Tech’s “Lunch Pail Defense” to feast and interim coach Philip Montgomery to notch his first win.
Broadcast & Radio Info
| Matchup | Kickoff Time (ET) | TV Channel | Radio Coverage |
|————————–|——————|——————–|———————————————-|
| Maryland at Wisconsin | 12:00 PM | NBC, Peacock | Maryland Sports Radio Network |
| Stanford at Virginia | 7:30 PM | ACC Network | Virginia Sports Radio Network, SiriusXM 381 |
| Wofford at Virginia Tech | 12:00 PM | ACC Network Extra, ESPN+ | Hokie Sports Radio Network |
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What’s Next for DMV’s Gridiron Trio?
Maryland faces a brutal Big Ten gauntlet with ranked matchups against Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana looming. Bowl eligibility hinges on pulling off a few surprises.
Stanford continues its ACC tour with games against Florida State and Wake Forest, testing the depth of its transfer-heavy roster under interim coach Frank Reich.
Virginia Tech must capitalize on its soft stretch before facing NC State, Wake Forest, and Georgia Tech. With Brent Pry on the hot seat, every win counts.
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