Maryland vs. UConn updates: Live NCAA Football game scores, results for Saturday

3rd Quarter Report

Only one more quarter stands between Maryland and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead UConn 36-7.

If Maryland keeps playing like this they'll be starting off their season with a 'W'. On the other hand, UConn will be starting their season off on the wrong foot unless they turn things around (and fast).

Preview

The UConn Huskies will start their season against the Maryland Terrapins. Kickoff is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at SECU Stadium.

A deciding factor in this game could be passing touchdowns, as these two teams wound up on other sides of the spectrum last year. Maryland finished last season ranked 25th in the nation, with 25 on the season. UConn, on the other hand, didn't do so hot: they were ranked 114th with 12.

Looking back to last season, Maryland finished on the right side of .500 (7-5), and they're hoping to kick off an even more successful campaign this year. On the other hand, UConn finished with a dismal 3-9 record.

Looking forward, Maryland is probably looking forward to this one considering their 20.5 advantage in the spread. They finished last season with an even 6-6 record against the spread.

Maryland ought to be happy about their advantage in the spread: the team was a solid 7-2 when favored last season. A bettor who placed a $100 dollar bet on them to lose every one of the 12 games they played last year would have netted $293.06. Sadly, UConn will open their season as the underdog, and the team was 2-7 as such last year.