COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State football’s ability to post lopsided wins — and Maryland’s propensity for allowing them — converged in one of the biggest Power 5 conference point spreads of the season. The No. 3 Buckeyes opened as 44-point home favorites over Maryland, per Circa Sports. If it holds, that will be the largest point spread of the season for Ohio State, topping the 39-point spread at kickoff for the Sept. 21 game against Miami of Ohio. The Buckeyes covered that day (76-5) and have covered seven straight games since failing to cover the season opener against Florida Atlantic The current point spread is the largest between conference rivals this season, per VegasInsider.com. It tops Clemson’s 36.5-point spread over Georgia Tech and a 35-point spread over Boston College. The previous largest spread between Big Ten opponents this season was Minnesota’s 28.5-point advantage over Rutgers. Ohio State plays at Rutgers…
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