Villanova at Penn State - 2021 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 25th 2021 (12:00 PM EDT)
Penn State -29.5 (53.0)
Penn State 38 - Villanova: 17

 
Wildcats (0 - 1) (1 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 6 - 52 (6 - 52 on Road)
'21 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
PSU 3rd straight Home Game
PSU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -9.5  (SP+ PSU -14)
PSU Win prob: 99% | Cover: 51%
Nittany Lions (7 - 6) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach James Franklin (63 - 28)
Avg Score : 31 - 21 (34 - 15 @ Home)
'21 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Villanova's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/25 Villanova at Penn State+29.553.0L 17 - 38OY

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Predictions for Villanova's Schedule
Penn State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4 Penn State at Wisconsin+5.548.5W 16 - 10UY
Sat 9/11 Penn State vs Ball State-23.058.0W 44 - 13UY
Sat 9/18 Penn State vs Auburn-4.053.0W 28 - 20UY
Sat 9/25 Penn State vs Villanova-29.553.0W 38 - 17ON
Sat 10/2 Penn State vs Indiana-12.054.5W 24 - 0UY
Sat 10/9 Penn State at Iowa+2.541.0L 20 - 23ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/23 Penn State vs Illinois-24.546.0L 18 - 20UN
Sat 10/30 Penn State at Ohio State+18.560.5L 24 - 33UY
Sat 11/6 Penn State at Maryland-10.056.5W 31 - 14UY
Sat 11/13 Penn State vs Michigan+2.548.0L 17 - 21UN
Sat 11/20 Penn State vs Rutgers-14.044.5W 28 - 0UY
Sat 11/27 Penn State at Michigan State-3.551.5L 27 - 30ON
Sat 1/1 Penn State vs Arkansas+3.551.0L 10 - 24UN

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Predictions for Penn State's Schedule
Important Stats (2020)
 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
NOVA0%60%000%000%520%0%0000
PSU.1844%3142%2.9417445%2553.47.1240%20.540%39%3.5437.21.91
 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
NOVA0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
PSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2020
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
NOVA Offense0660%00000000%0%0%0%0%
PSU Defense920.515.139.6%3.541 - - - - - 51%49%40%39%17%.12
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
NOVA Defense052520%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
PSU Offense9313443.7%3.471.9254301742553.953%47%42%45%14%.18

Additional Stats 2020
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Villanova00:000NAN%0%0000000100
Penn State933:3824.842%50%4.337.21.916.62.3128.4
Run Game Stats (2021)
 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
NOVA Offense00%0%000000%0%0
PSU Defense951%40% - - - - .052.5671%12%1.01
 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
NOVA Defense00%0% - - - - 00%0%0
PSU Offense953%42%44.7174.33.915.062.9464%9%0.87

Pass Game Stats (2021)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
NOVA Offense00%0%000000000%0%0%0
PSU Defense949%39% - - - - - - 4.21.533%26%.216%2.1
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
NOVA Defense00%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
PSU Offense947%45%20.434255.37.512.5179.31.629%41%.365%1.8

Villanova's Power Ratings
Villanova's Power Rating: NR
Villanova's Offense Rating: NR
Villanova's Defense Rating: NR
2021 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Villanova's 2021 Expected Record: -
Villanova's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Villanova's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Villanova's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average CAA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Villanova:    Penn State: 9.65

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Villanova:    Penn State: 14.3




Penn State's Power Ratings
Penn State's Power Rating: 9.65 NR
Penn State's Offense Rating: NR
Penn State's Defense Rating: NR
2021 Talent Rating:  #16
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Penn State's 2021 Expected Record: -
Penn State's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: 14.3  #19
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.0  #72
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 14.6  #6

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Villanova Scoring
Offense: 6 PPG
Offense on Road: 6
Defense: 52 PPG
Defense on Road: 52

Villanova's 2021 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Penn State 43
Villanova 12

Projected Total Points: 55
Penn State Scoring
Offense: 31 PPG
Offense at Home: 34
Defense: 20.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.1

Penn State's 2021 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 3 - 10
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/13Penn State52Villanova6Penn State -46.5Villanova57.5Over
202109/25Penn State38Villanova17Penn State -29.5Villanova53.0Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Penn State202 Overs
Villanova020 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 00 - 20 - 20 - 0
Road Teams0 - 22 - 00 - 02 - 0

(#) NOVA at (#) PSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatNOVAPSU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NR #19
Perf GradeGradeNR #71
OffenseOffNR #88
DefenseDefNR #57
Spec TeamsSTNR #11
TalentTalNR #16
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Villanova on Offense
CategoryCat
NOVA OffPSU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNR #57
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NR #6
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Villanova Run Game
CategoryCat
NOVA OffPSU Def
Run GameRunNR #96
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak -  #63
Villanova Pass Game
CategoryCat
NOVA OffPSU Def
Pass GamePassNR #5
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #79
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Penn State on Offense
CategoryCatPSU OffNOVA Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #88NR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #72NR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Penn State Run Game
CategoryCat
PSU OffNOVA Def
Run GameRun #125NR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR Blk #67 -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Penn State Pass Game
CategoryCatPSU OffNOVA Def
Pass GamePass #85NR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #67NR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
PSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'21 Profile: Down to Top 25 Contenders

NOVA 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'21 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Beaver Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 4
Penn State -29.5 (53.0)
Penn State won vs Villanova this year (38-17)

Previous Matchups
Penn State beat Villanova last year (52-6)

  
NOVA's OC ()
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PSU's OC Mike Yurcich (in his first season)
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PSU's DC Anthony Poindexter / Brent Pry (in his first season)
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