Big Ten football: Predicting the final 2022 standings

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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 29: Taulia Tagovailoa #3 and Darryl Jones #21 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrate a touchdown during the third quarter of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Yankee Stadium on December 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /

5. Maryland

The Terps had an excellent program season in 2021, winning seven of its 13 games and taking home a 54-10 win over Virginia Tech in the Pinstripe Bowl. In 2022, the Terrapins will have one of the best quarterbacks in the Big Ten under center and could make waves on a regional scale.

Maryland’s biggest downfall is not anything with their team; it’s with their division. In 2022 — as in all other years — Maryland football will have to play Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Penn State. From the West, Maryland will also play at Wisconsin and host Purdue — two more programs that could be a threat in the coming year.

Although Maryland will give a good fight to everyone they face, the Terps’ record may not reflect how good they really are. Nonetheless, I see Maryland making it to the post-season once again.

Record: 6-6; losses at Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, Wisconsin, Penn State, and Ohio State

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