Rutgers, Maryland face off with bowl aspirations on line

Both Rutgers and Maryland are one win shy of bowl eligibility entering their regular-season finale Saturday in Piscataway, N.J.

The equation is simple: The winning team reaches 6-6 and plays again later this winter. The losing side's season expires at the final whistle.

The Scarlet Knights and Terrapins joined the Big Ten together in 2014 and have struggled in the heavyweight East division. Maryland (5-6, 2-6 Big Ten) h