2012 Watch List: Maryland

Khalek Shepherd

The rest of the October schedule features home games for the Virginia football team. The Cavaliers hope some hometown magic can help stop a four-game losing streak after another road loss at Duke last week. In order to get a win, the Hoos must deal with a stout Maryland defense and an offense with a lot of variations. The “Watch List” breaks down some wrinkles to keep an eye on during this week’s game.

Wheel Route

Maryland has shifted to a hybrid 3-4 defense this season under new defensive coordinator Brian Stewart. So far, the move has paid dividends. The Terps are ranked No. 7 nationally in run defense, allowing just 81.0 yards per game. They are also seventh in total defense, allowing just 257.2 yards per game. Maryland checks in 33rd nationally in scoring defense by allowing just 20.4 points per game.

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