Minnesota at Penn State - 2005 Matchup Preview
 
Golden Gophers (7 - 5) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 36 - 29 (30 - 29 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
PSU is playing their 5th straight game
MINN is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: MINN: 22 - PSU: 29 (51)
MINN Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
MINN Travel: 828 miles, 1 hrs behind
Nittany Lions (11 - 1) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 34 - 17 (33 - 13 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Minnesota's 2005 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/1 Minnesota at Tulsa+2.5
Sat 9/10 Minnesota vs Colorado State-23.5
Sat 9/17 Minnesota vs Florida Atlantic-23.5
Sat 9/24 Minnesota vs Purdue-23.5
Sat 10/1 Minnesota at Penn State+2.5
Sat 10/8 Minnesota at Michigan+2.5
Sat 10/15 Minnesota vs Wisconsin-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/29 Minnesota vs Ohio State-23.5
Sat 11/5 Minnesota at Indiana+2.5
Sat 11/12 Minnesota vs Michigan State-23.5
Sat 11/19 Minnesota at Iowa+2.5
Fri 12/30 Minnesota vs Virginia-23.5

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Predictions for Minnesota's Schedule
Penn State's 2005 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3 Penn State vs South Florida-23.5
Sat 9/10 Penn State vs Cincinnati-23.5
Sat 9/17 Penn State vs Central Michigan-23.5
Sat 9/24 Penn State at Northwestern+2.5
Sat 10/1 Penn State vs Minnesota-23.5
Sat 10/8 Penn State vs Ohio State-23.5
Sat 10/15 Penn State at Michigan+2.5
Sat 10/22 Penn State at Illinois+2.5
Sat 10/29 Penn State vs Purdue-23.5
Sat 11/5 Penn State vs Wisconsin-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/19 Penn State at Michigan State+2.5
Tue 1/3 Penn State at Florida State+2.5

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Predictions for Penn State's Schedule
Important Stats (2005)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MINN0%35.80%000%000%290%0%0000
PSU0%34.40%000%000%170%0%0000
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MINN#64 (.2)45% (39)44% (65)2.7 (119)10346% (29)2044.38 (27)#16 (.08)39% (35)36% (8)42% (80)3.32 (23)35.60.81.5
PSU#11 (.32)51% (4)52% (9)3.42 (10)17651% (4)2094.69 (9)#9 (.05)38% (21)39% (27)37% (25)3.22 (18)41.40.81.3



Overall Stats 2005
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MINN Offense1235.829.60%00000000%0%0%0%0%
PSU Defense121713.30%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MINN Defense122929.40%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
PSU Offense1234.433.40%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2005
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Minnesota120:000NAN%0%0000000100
Penn State120:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2005)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MINN Offense120%0%000000%0%0
PSU Defense120%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MINN Defense120%0% - - - - 00%0%0
PSU Offense120%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2005)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MINN Offense120%0%000000000%0%0%0
PSU Defense120%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MINN Defense120%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
PSU Offense120%0%000000000%0%0%0

Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: NR
Minnesota's Offense Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense Rating: NR
2005 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Minnesota's 2005 Expected Record: -
Minnesota's 2005 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Minnesota:    Penn State: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota:    Penn State:




Penn State's Power Ratings
Penn State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Penn State's Offense Rating: NR
Penn State's Defense Rating: NR
2005 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Penn State's 2005 Expected Record: -
Penn State's 2005 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 35.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.6
Defense: 29 PPG
Defense on Road: 29.4

Minnesota's 2005 Record
Record: 7 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record on Road: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Penn State 29
Minnesota 22

Total Points: 51

Based on Last 4 Games
Penn State 25
Minnesota 19

Total Points: 45

Based on Entire Season
Penn State 32
Minnesota 24

Total Points: 56
Penn State Scoring
Offense: 34.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 33.4
Defense: 17 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.3

Penn State's 2005 Record
Record: 11 - 1
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record at home: 7 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202411/23Minnesota25Penn State26Penn State -11Minnesota45.0Over
202210/22Penn State45Minnesota17Penn State -5.5Penn State43.0Over
201911/09Minnesota31Penn State26Penn State -7.0Minnesota49.0Over
201610/01Penn State29Minnesota26Penn State -4Minnesota54.5Over
201311/09Minnesota24Penn State10Minnesota -2.5Minnesota47.5Under
201010/23Minnesota21Penn State33
200910/17Penn State20Minnesota0
200610/07Minnesota27Penn State28
200510/01Penn State44Minnesota14
200410/02Minnesota16Penn State7
200309/27Penn State14Minnesota20
200010/06Minnesota25Penn State16
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Penn State714 Overs
Minnesota541 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams8 - 44 - 12 - 12 - 0
Road Teams4 - 81 - 40 - 21 - 2

(#) MINN at (#) PSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatMINNPSU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Minnesota on Offense
CategoryCat
MINN OffPSU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Minnesota Run Game
CategoryCat
MINN OffPSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Minnesota Pass Game
CategoryCat
MINN OffPSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Penn State on Offense
CategoryCatPSU OffMINN Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Penn State Run Game
CategoryCat
PSU OffMINN Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Penn State Pass Game
CategoryCatPSU OffMINN Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
PSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'05 Profile: Remains Poor G5

MINN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'05 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Beaver Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 5
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Penn State won vs Minnesota this year (44-14)

Previous Matchups
Penn State beat Minnesota last year (26-25)
Penn State beat Minnesota in 2022 (45-17)

  
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