Maryland sits at 47th nationally after a dominant 62–0 win over Hampton in Week 1, though GIE hasn't budged the rating—a sign the model views the blowout as baseline expectation rather than revelation. The Terps head to UConn this week facing a meaningfully stiffer test. Early-season efficiency markers show mixed signals: third-down conversion sits at 40%, but redzone execution is anemic at 8%, suggesting Maryland's getting into scoring position without finishing drives. GIE projects 6.2 expected wins for the season, with playoff odds negligible at this stage. The Big Ten gauntlet looms, and how Maryland responds against actual conference competition will define whether this rating inflates or holds.