The Maryland Terrapins visit the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison on Saturday for their Big Ten opener. Here’s how to catch the action on NBC, where Wisconsin will look to maintain its perfect record against Maryland.
Where to Watch the Maryland vs Wisconsin Game?
Maryland (3-0) faces Wisconsin (2-1) on Saturday, September 20, at Camp Randall Stadium with kickoff set for 12 p.m. ET. Here are all the ways to watch:
TV and Streaming Options:
- NBC – Primary national broadcast with Paul Burmeister, Yogi Roth, and Caroline Pineda
- Peacock – Live streaming platform with college student discounts available
- FuboTV and SlingTV – Alternative streaming options
- NBC Sports app – Streaming with TV provider credentials
Radio Coverage:
- Maryland Sports Radio Network – Live broadcast feed
How Does the Matchup Look?
PFSN’s CFB Playoff Predictor, Dan Tomaro, gives Wisconsin a 57.1% prediction to win Saturday.
According to PFSN, Maryland brings a strong defense ranked 13th nationally, significantly better than Wisconsin’s 31st-ranked defense. However, the Terrapins struggle on offense at 101st nationally, while Wisconsin ranks much higher at 21st.
It seems Wisconsin’s home-field advantage at Camp Randall Stadium and offense give the Badgers the edge despite Maryland’s better defense.
The prediction becomes even more interesting when you consider Wisconsin has never lost to Maryland, holding a perfect 4-0 record in program history while outscoring the Terrapins 144-54 in their previous meetings.
In this season, Maryland has started 3-0 with non-conference wins over Florida Atlantic, Northern Illinois, and Towson, outscoring opponents by an average of 19 points per game. The Terrapins have allowed just 11.0 points per game while making eight takeaways, including seven interceptions.
“𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄…𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐀 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊.”
Badgers great Barry Alvarez explains his approach to dealing with a big loss and how it’s imperative that Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin staff brings the energy for Maryland this Saturday 😤 pic.twitter.com/4bdT7SIMzC
— ESPN Madison (@ESPNMadison) September 18, 2025
Meanwhile, Wisconsin enters 2-1 after opening with wins over Miami (OH) and Middle Tennessee State before suffering a tough 38-14 loss at Alabama. The Badgers have held all three opponents under 75 rushing yards and will look to use their home-field advantage to get back on track in Big Ten play.
Maryland’s success has been fueled by true freshman quarterback Malik Washington, who leads all FBS freshmen with 773 passing yards, while Wisconsin counters with senior receiver Vinny Anthony II, the first player in FBS this season to score via rush, reception, and kickoff return.
Both teams now face their first true Big Ten test. Maryland is looking to make history with its first-ever victory over Wisconsin while starting conference play with a statement win. While Wisconsin seeks to bounce back at home, where it has traditionally dominated this matchup.
