
Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines 
Saturday, September 24th 2016 (3:30 PM EDT)
Michigan -15.5 (56.0) (0) Open: 0.0
Michigan 49 - Penn State: 10 (Big Ten)
Nittany Lions (11 - 3) (11 - 2 - 1)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 31 - 21 (29 - 30 on Road)
'16 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 31 - 21 (29 - 30 on Road)
'16 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
MICH 4th straight Home Game
MICH is playing their 4th straight game
PSU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -5 (SP+ MICH -5)
Projected Score: PSU: 24 - MICH: 27 (51)
MICH Win prob: 86% | Cover: 55%
PSU Travel: 321 miles
MICH is playing their 4th straight game
PSU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -5 (SP+ MICH -5)
Projected Score: PSU: 24 - MICH: 27 (51)
MICH Win prob: 86% | Cover: 55%
PSU Travel: 321 miles
Wolverines (10 - 3) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 20 (29 - 13 @ Home)
'16 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 20 (29 - 13 @ Home)
'16 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| Penn State's 2016 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/3 | Penn State vs Kent State | -19.0 | 44.0 | W 33 - 13 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/10 | Penn State at Pittsburgh | +4.5 | 44.0 | L 39 - 42 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/17 | Penn State vs Temple | -7.0 | 48.0 | W 34 - 27 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/24 | Penn State at Michigan | +15.5 | 56.0 | L 10 - 49 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/1 | Penn State vs Minnesota | -4.0 | 54.5 | W 29 - 26 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/8 | Penn State vs Maryland | -3.0 | 56.0 | W 38 - 14 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/22 | Penn State vs Ohio State | +20.0 | 55.0 | W 24 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/29 | Penn State at Purdue | -10.5 | 58.5 | W 62 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/5 | Penn State vs Iowa | -6.5 | 52.0 | W 41 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/12 | Penn State at Indiana | -6.5 | 60.0 | W 45 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/19 | Penn State at Rutgers | -22.5 | 55.0 | W 39 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/26 | Penn State vs Michigan State | -13.5 | 53.5 | W 45 - 12 | O | Y | |
| Sat 12/3 | Penn State vs Wisconsin | +1.0 | 47.0 | W 38 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Mon 1/2 | Penn State vs USC | +6.5 | 60.0 | L 49 - 52 | O | Y | |
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's 2016 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/3 | Michigan vs Hawai'i | -40.5 | 55.0 | W 63 - 3 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/10 | Michigan vs UCF | -34.5 | 53.5 | W 51 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/17 | Michigan vs Colorado | -20.0 | 55.5 | W 45 - 28 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/24 | Michigan vs Penn State | -15.5 | 56.0 | W 49 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/1 | Michigan vs Wisconsin | -10.0 | 44.5 | W 14 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/8 | Michigan at Rutgers | -26.5 | 52.5 | W 78 - 0 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/22 | Michigan vs Illinois | -28.0 | 51.5 | W 41 - 8 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/29 | Michigan at Michigan State | -21.0 | 49.5 | W 32 - 23 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/5 | Michigan vs Maryland | -26.5 | 54.5 | W 59 - 3 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/12 | Michigan at Iowa | -18.5 | 51.0 | L 13 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/19 | Michigan vs Indiana | -28.0 | 50.5 | W 20 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/26 | Michigan at Ohio State | +7.0 | 44.5 | L 27 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Fri 12/30 | Michigan vs Florida State | -6.5 | 51.0 | L 32 - 33 | O | N | |
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'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 (2015)
Overall Stats 2015
Additional Stats 2015
| 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 | .1 | 38% | 31 | 38% | 2.54 | 134 | 35% | 214 | 3.12 | .08 | 38% | 20.5 | 38% | 37% | 3.04 | 40.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| MICH | .22 | 47% | 27.5 | 45% | 3 | 158 | 46% | 238 | 3.93 | .03 | 35% | 20.4 | 36% | 31% | 2.5 | 59.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| 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 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| MICH | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2015
| 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 | 31 | 28.6 | 37.8% | 3.12 | 1.4 | 16 | 349 | 134 | 214 | 4.1 | 45% | 53% | 38% | 35% | 2% | .1 |
| MICH Defense | 13 | 20.4 | 13.3 | 34.9% | 2.5 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 49% | 49% | 36% | 31% | 3% | .03 |
| 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 | 20.5 | 30.2 | 38.4% | 3.04 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 46% | 38% | 37% | 2% | .08 |
| MICH Offense | 13 | 27.5 | 29.2 | 46.8% | 3.93 | 1.2 | 20 | 396 | 158 | 238 | 4.2 | 49% | 49% | 45% | 46% | 2% | .22 |
Additional Stats 2015
| 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 | 29:29 | 16.5 | 27% | 52% | 5.2 | 40.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 |
| Michigan | 13 | 33:27 | 20.4 | 46% | 38% | 6.7 | 59.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32.5 |
Run Game Stats (2016)
Pass Game Stats (2016)
| 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 | 45% | 38% | 32.7 | 134.2 | 4.1 | 15 | .03 | 2.54 | 57% | 0% | 1.08 |
| MICH Defense | 13 | 49% | 36% | - | - | - | - | .1 | 2.66 | 81% | 0% | 1.18 |
| 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 | 53% | 38% | - | - | - | - | .06 | 2.6 | 80% | 0% | 1.04 |
| MICH Offense | 13 | 49% | 45% | 37.8 | 158.2 | 4.2 | 27 | .15 | 3 | 79% | 0% | 0.94 |
Pass Game Stats (2016)
| 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 | 53% | 35% | 16.5 | 31.1 | 214.5 | 6.9 | 13 | 20 | 6 | .18 | 1.7 | 37% | 27% | .2 | 2% | 1.9 |
| MICH Defense | 13 | 49% | 31% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | -.03 | 1.6 | 38% | 27% | .06 | 3% | 1.7 |
| 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 | 46% | 37% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | .11 | 1.5 | 37% | 25% | .14 | 2% | 1.8 |
| MICH Offense | 13 | 49% | 46% | 19.8 | 31.9 | 237.7 | 7.5 | 12 | 21 | 10 | .33 | 1.6 | 30% | 41% | .46 | 2% | 1.8 |
Penn State's Power Ratings
Penn State's Power Rating: NR
Penn State's Offense Rating: NR
Penn State's Defense Rating: NR
2016 Talent Rating: #20
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Penn State's 2016 Expected Record: -
Penn State's 2016 Overall SP+ Rating: 19.0 #11
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.0 #23
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #25
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Penn State's Power Rating: NR
Penn State's Offense Rating: NR
Penn State's Defense Rating: NR
2016 Talent Rating: #20
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Penn State's 2016 Expected Record: -
Penn State's 2016 Overall SP+ Rating: 19.0 #11
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.0 #23
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #25
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Penn State: Michigan: 14.7
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Penn State: 19.0 Michigan: 24.4
Penn State: Michigan: 14.7
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Penn State: 19.0 Michigan: 24.4
Michigan's Power Ratings
Michigan's Power Rating: 14.7 NR
Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2016 Talent Rating: #8
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan's 2016 Expected Record: -
Michigan's 2016 Overall SP+ Rating: 24.4 #6
Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.8 #35
Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 11.1 #3
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Michigan's Power Rating: 14.7 NR
Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2016 Talent Rating: #8
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan's 2016 Expected Record: -
Michigan's 2016 Overall SP+ Rating: 24.4 #6
Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.8 #35
Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 11.1 #3
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Penn State Scoring
Offense: 31 PPG
Offense on Road: 28.6
Defense: 20.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 30.2
Penn State's 2016 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 11 - 2 - 1
Over/Under Record: 11 - 3
Record on Road: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 31 PPG
Offense on Road: 28.6
Defense: 20.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 30.2
Penn State's 2016 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 11 - 2 - 1
Over/Under Record: 11 - 3
Record on Road: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Michigan 27
Penn State 24
Projected Total Points: 51
Michigan 27
Penn State 24
Projected Total Points: 51
Michigan Scoring
Offense: 27.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.2
Defense: 20.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.3
Michigan's 2016 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 9 - 4
Record at home: 8 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Offense: 27.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.2
Defense: 20.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.3
Michigan's 2016 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 9 - 4
Record at home: 8 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11/11 | Penn State | 15 | Michigan | 24 | Michigan -4.0 | Michigan | 44.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 10/15 | Michigan | 41 | Penn State | 17 | Michigan -7 | Michigan | 49.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/13 | Penn State | 17 | Michigan | 21 | Michigan -2.5 | Michigan | 48.0 | Under |
| 2020 | 11/28 | Michigan | 17 | Penn State | 27 | Michigan -1.0 | Penn State | 56.0 | Under |
| 2019 | 10/19 | Penn State | 28 | Michigan | 21 | Penn State -7.5 | Michigan | 47.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/03 | Michigan | 42 | Penn State | 7 | Michigan -13.5 | Michigan | 48.0 | Over |
| 2017 | 10/21 | Penn State | 42 | Michigan | 13 | Penn State -7.5 | Penn State | 42.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 09/24 | Michigan | 49 | Penn State | 10 | Michigan -15.5 | Michigan | 56.0 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/21 | Penn State | 16 | Michigan | 28 | Michigan -5 | Michigan | 43.0 | Over |
| 2014 | 10/11 | Michigan | 18 | Penn State | 13 | Penn State -2 | Michigan | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/12 | Penn State | 43 | Michigan | 40 | Michigan -1 | Penn State | 0 | |
| 2010 | 10/30 | Penn State | 41 | Michigan | 31 | ||||
| 2009 | 10/24 | Michigan | 10 | Penn State | 35 | ||||
| 2008 | 10/18 | Penn State | 46 | Michigan | 17 | ||||
| 2007 | 09/22 | Michigan | 14 | Penn State | 9 | ||||
| 2006 | 10/14 | Penn State | 10 | Michigan | 17 | ||||
| 2005 | 10/15 | Michigan | 27 | Penn State | 25 | ||||
| 2002 | 10/12 | Michigan | 27 | Penn State | 24 | ||||
| 2001 | 10/06 | Penn State | 0 | Michigan | 20 | ||||
| 2000 | 11/10 | Michigan | 33 | Penn State | 11 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 13 | 8 | 6 Overs |
| Penn State | 7 | 3 | 3 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 7 | 6 - 5 | 4 - 2 | 2 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 7 - 13 | 5 - 6 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 4 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | PSU | MICH |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | #11 | #6 |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | #20 | #8 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | NR | NR |
| PSU Off | MICH Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | #23 | #3 |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| PSU Off | MICH 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 | MICH 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 | MICH Off | PSU Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | #35 | #25 |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| MICH 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 | MICH 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
MICH 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'16 Profile: Down to Title Contenders
PSU 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'16 Profile: Down to CFP Hopefuls
MICH 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'16 Profile: Down to Title Contenders
PSU 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'16 Profile: Down to CFP Hopefuls
Weather Forecast
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Michigan -15.5 (56.0)
Michigan won vs Penn State this year (49-10)
Previous Matchups
Michigan beat Penn State in 2023 (24-15)
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