Insane Music City Bowl Picks: Auburn vs Maryland Like Never Before!

Maryland Terrapins roll into Nashville to face Auburn Tigers in the 2023 Music City Bowl.

Terrapins, 7-5 this season, seek a strong finish after narrowly losing to third-ranked Michigan.

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Star quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa sits out to prep for the NFL Draft.

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Auburn Tigers, who started strong at 3-0, now struggle with a 6-6 record.

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Auburn has lost 7 out of their last 9 bowl games, a concerning trend.

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The game kicks off at 2 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium.

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Auburn favored by 5 points in latest odds; over-under set at 48 points.

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Auburn's Rivaldo Fairweather and Maryland's Jeshaun Jones are key players to watch.

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