Updated: November 10, 2016, 1:06 PM ET Associated Press No. 6 Ohio State (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP) at Maryland (5-4, 2-4), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Line: Ohio State by 29. Series Record: Ohio State leads 2-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE The Buckeyes look to remain in striking distance of first-place Michigan in the Big Ten East, and more importantly, attempt to step into the top four of the College Football Playoff rankings. Maryland hopes to break a 1-4 skid and secure the elusive sixth victory required to become bowl eligible. KEY MATCHUP H-back Curtis Samuel vs. Maryland defense. Is Samuel a running back or a receiver? The Terrapins must be prepared for him to do both. The talented junior has scored 10 TDs, run for 620 yards and caught 52 passes for 676 yards. “He’s as good as there is out there. Very versatile,” said Terrapins coach DJ Durkin, whose defense yielded 660 yards to Michigan last Saturday after getting plowed for 650 yards by Indiana one week earlier. PLAYERS TO WATCH Ohio Stater: QB J.T. Barrett needs to throw or run for two more TDs to break the Big Ten career record of 95 touchdowns responsible for, a…
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