
Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan State Spartans
Saturday, November 21st 2009 (3:30 PM EST)
Penn State 42 - Michigan State: 14 (Big Ten)
Nittany Lions (11 - 2) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 29 - 12 (37 - 14 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 29 - 12 (37 - 14 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
MSU is playing their 12th straight game
PSU is playing their 12th straight game
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: PSU: 27 - MSU: 22 (49)
PSU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
PSU Travel: 366 miles
PSU is playing their 12th straight game
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: PSU: 27 - MSU: 22 (49)
PSU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
PSU Travel: 366 miles
Spartans (6 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 30 - 26 (28 - 20 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 30 - 26 (28 - 20 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| Penn State's 2009 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/5 | Penn State vs Akron | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/12 | Penn State vs Syracuse | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/19 | Penn State vs Temple | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/26 | Penn State vs Iowa | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/3 | Penn State at Illinois | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/10 | Penn State vs Eastern Illinois | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/17 | Penn State vs Minnesota | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/24 | Penn State at Michigan | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/31 | Penn State at Northwestern | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/7 | Penn State vs Ohio State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/14 | Penn State vs Indiana | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/21 | Penn State at Michigan State | +2.5 | |||||
| Fri 1/1 | Penn State vs LSU | +2.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Penn State's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
| Michigan State's 2009 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/5 | Michigan State vs Montana State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/12 | Michigan State vs Central Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/19 | Michigan State at Notre Dame | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/26 | Michigan State at Wisconsin | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/3 | Michigan State vs Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/10 | Michigan State at Illinois | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/17 | Michigan State vs Northwestern | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/24 | Michigan State vs Iowa | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/31 | Michigan State at Minnesota | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/7 | Michigan State vs Western Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/14 | Michigan State at Purdue | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/21 | Michigan State vs Penn State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 1/2 | Michigan State vs Texas Tech | +2.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Michigan State's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Important Stats (2009)
Overall Stats 2009
Additional Stats 2009
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU | .07 | 46% | 28.8 | 46% | 3.03 | 170 | 45% | 245 | -0.08 | -.03 | 35% | 12.2 | 36% | 32% | -0.33 | 30.8 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| MSU | .03 | 40% | 29.7 | 35% | 2.3 | 137 | 43% | 275 | -0.09 | .06 | 42% | 26.3 | 40% | 41% | 0.09 | 55.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU | #11 (.32) | 51% (4) | 52% (9) | 3.42 (10) | 176 | 51% (4) | 209 | 4.69 (9) | #9 (.05) | 38% (21) | 39% (27) | 37% (25) | 3.22 (18) | 41.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | ||
| MSU | #105 (.13) | 42% (86) | 45% (50) | 2.76 (109) | 118 | 38% (107) | 218 | 3.34 (116) | #85 (.19) | 42% (69) | 39% (25) | 45% (111) | 4.06 (98) | 63.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
Overall Stats 2009
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Offense | 13 | 28.8 | 36.5 | 46.3% | -0.08 | 1.3 | 21 | 407 | 170 | 245 | 4.7 | 51% | 47% | 46% | 45% | 3% | .07 |
| MSU Defense | 13 | 26.3 | 19.6 | 41.8% | 0.09 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 42% | 56% | 40% | 41% | 2% | .06 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Defense | 13 | 12.2 | 13.5 | 35% | -0.33 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 52% | 36% | 32% | 2% | -.03 |
| MSU Offense | 13 | 29.7 | 28.1 | 40.3% | -0.09 | 1.5 | 20 | 406 | 137 | 275 | 4.3 | 47% | 51% | 35% | 43% | 2% | .03 |
Additional Stats 2009
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 13 | 21:05 | 21 | 48% | 50% | 4.2 | 30.8 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32.7 |
| Michigan State | 13 | 17:29 | 19.8 | 36% | 54% | 6.4 | 55.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30.8 |
Run Game Stats (2009)
Pass Game Stats (2009)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Offense | 13 | 51% | 46% | 35.9 | 169.8 | 4.7 | 20 | .06 | 3.03 | 62% | 0% | 0.71 |
| MSU Defense | 13 | 42% | 40% | - | - | - | - | .02 | 2.89 | 70% | 0% | 0.71 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Defense | 13 | 46% | 36% | - | - | - | - | -.07 | 2.47 | 77% | 0% | 0.74 |
| MSU Offense | 13 | 47% | 35% | 32.2 | 136.8 | 4.3 | 16 | -.15 | 2.3 | 45% | 0% | 0.72 |
Pass Game Stats (2009)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Offense | 13 | 47% | 45% | 18.5 | 30.5 | 245.1 | 8 | 13.2 | 25 | 10 | .13 | 1.1 | 29% | 37% | .27 | 3% | 1.4 |
| MSU Defense | 13 | 56% | 41% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | .1 | 1.1 | 33% | 31% | .12 | 2% | 1.3 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Defense | 13 | 52% | 32% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 1.2 | 40% | 25% | .1 | 2% | 1.4 | |
| MSU Offense | 13 | 51% | 43% | 19.3 | 32.5 | 275.5 | 8.5 | 14.3 | 28 | 12 | .22 | 1.2 | 33% | 33% | .22 | 2% | 1.5 |
Penn State's Power Ratings
Penn State's Power Rating: NR
Penn State's Offense Rating: NR
Penn State's Defense Rating: NR
2009 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Penn State's 2009 Expected Record: -
Penn State's 2009 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
Penn State's Power Rating: NR
Penn State's Offense Rating: NR
Penn State's Defense Rating: NR
2009 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Penn State's 2009 Expected Record: -
Penn State's 2009 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
Power Ratings Matchup
Penn State: Michigan State: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Penn State: Michigan State:
Penn State: Michigan State: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Penn State: Michigan State:
Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2009 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan State's 2009 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2009 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2009 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan State's 2009 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2009 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Penn State Scoring
Offense: 28.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 36.5
Defense: 12.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 13.5
Penn State's 2009 Record
Record: 11 - 2
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 5 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 28.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 36.5
Defense: 12.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 13.5
Penn State's 2009 Record
Record: 11 - 2
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 5 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Penn State 27
Michigan State 22
Total Points: 49
Based on Last 4 Games
Penn State 26
Michigan State 23
Total Points: 49
Based on Entire Season
Penn State 28
Michigan State 21
Total Points: 49
Penn State 27
Michigan State 22
Total Points: 49
Based on Last 4 Games
Penn State 26
Michigan State 23
Total Points: 49
Based on Entire Season
Penn State 28
Michigan State 21
Total Points: 49
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 29.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.1
Defense: 26.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.6
Michigan State's 2009 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 29.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.1
Defense: 26.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.6
Michigan State's 2009 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11/15 | Michigan State | 10 | Penn State | 28 | Penn State -7 | Penn State | 48.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 11/24 | Michigan State | 0 | Penn State | 42 | Penn State -20 | Penn State | 42.0 | Push |
| 2022 | 11/26 | Penn State | 35 | Michigan State | 16 | Penn State -19 | Push | 54.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/27 | Michigan State | 30 | Penn State | 27 | Penn State -3.5 | Michigan State | 51.5 | Over |
| 2020 | 12/12 | Penn State | 39 | Michigan State | 24 | Penn State -14.5 | Penn State | 45.5 | Over |
| 2019 | 10/26 | Michigan State | 7 | Penn State | 28 | Penn State -5.5 | Penn State | 41.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/13 | Penn State | 17 | Michigan State | 21 | Penn State -13.5 | Michigan State | 53.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/04 | Michigan State | 27 | Penn State | 24 | Penn State -10 | Michigan State | 46.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 11/26 | Penn State | 45 | Michigan State | 12 | Penn State -13.5 | Penn State | 53.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/28 | Michigan State | 55 | Penn State | 16 | Michigan State -11 | Michigan State | 43.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 11/29 | Penn State | 10 | Michigan State | 34 | Michigan State -11.5 | Michigan State | 0 | |
| 2010 | 11/27 | Penn State | 22 | Michigan State | 28 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/21 | Michigan State | 14 | Penn State | 42 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/22 | Penn State | 49 | Michigan State | 18 | ||||
| 2007 | 11/17 | Michigan State | 35 | Penn State | 31 | ||||
| 2006 | 11/18 | Penn State | 17 | Michigan State | 13 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/19 | Michigan State | 22 | Penn State | 31 | ||||
| 2004 | 11/20 | Penn State | 37 | Michigan State | 13 | ||||
| 2003 | 11/22 | Michigan State | 41 | Penn State | 10 | ||||
| 2001 | 11/24 | Michigan State | 37 | Penn State | 42 | ||||
| 2000 | 11/17 | Penn State | 42 | Michigan State | 23 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 8 | 5 | 5 Overs |
| Penn State | 13 | 5 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 12 - 9 | 5 - 5 | 3 - 1 | 2 - 4 |
| Road Teams | 9 - 12 | 5 - 5 | 4 - 2 | 1 - 3 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | PSU | MSU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | NR | NR |
| Blue ChipsBC% | NR | NR |
| PSU Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| PSU Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| PSU Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
| CategoryCat | MSU Off | PSU Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| MSU Off | PSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| CategoryCat | MSU Off | PSU Def |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
Program Comparison
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'09 Profile: Remains Poor G5
PSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'09 Profile: Remains Poor G5
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'09 Profile: Remains Poor G5
PSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'09 Profile: Remains Poor G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Spartan Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 54°
Playing in Spartan Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 54°
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Penn State won at Michigan State this year (42-14)
Previous Matchups
Penn State beat Michigan State in 2023 (42-0)
Penn State beat Michigan State in 2022 (35-16)
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