Delaware at Penn State - 2023 Matchup Preview
Delaware logo Delaware Blue Hens at Penn State Nittany LionsPenn State logo
Saturday, September 9th 2023 (12:00 PM EDT)
Penn State -44 (55.0) (0)  Open: 0.0
Penn State 63 - Delaware: 7

 
Blue Hens (0 - 1) (0 - 1 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 0 - 0 (0 - 0 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Light Rain Predicted
PSU 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Penn State -25.5   (SP+ PSU -26)
Projected Score: DEL: 7 - PSU: 33 (25)
PSU Win prob: 100% | Cover: 81%
DEL Travel: 137 miles
Nittany Lions (10 - 3) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach James Franklin (81 - 36)
Avg Score : 33 - 17 (34 - 11 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 10.3 - 2.7 (#10)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Delaware's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/9 Delaware at Penn State+44.055.0L 7 - 63ON

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Predictions for Delaware's Schedule
Penn State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Penn State vs West Virginia-21.048.0W 38 - 15OY
Sat 9/9 Penn State vs Delaware-44.055.0W 63 - 7OY
Sat 9/16 Penn State at Illinois-14.047.5W 30 - 13UY
Sat 9/23 Penn State vs Iowa-14.038.5W 31 - 0UY
Sat 9/30 Penn State at Northwestern-27.048.0W 41 - 13OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/14 Penn State vs Massachusetts-42.055.0W 63 - 0OY
Sat 10/21 Penn State at Ohio State+4.047.0L 12 - 20UN
Sat 10/28 Penn State vs Indiana-31.045.0W 33 - 24ON
Sat 11/4 Penn State at Maryland-8.550.5W 51 - 15OY
Sat 11/11 Penn State vs Michigan+4.044.5L 15 - 24UN
Sat 11/18 Penn State vs Rutgers-19.539.5W 27 - 6UY
Fri 11/24 Penn State vs Michigan State-20.042.0W 42 - 0UY
Sat 12/30 Penn State vs Ole Miss-5.553.0L 25 - 38ON

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Predictions for Penn State's Schedule

Important Stats (2022)
 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
DEL0%00%000%000%00%0%0000
PSU.2643%33.141%3.0318146%2534.61.0838%16.543%36%3.3948.31.12.7
 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
DEL0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
PSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
DEL Offense1000%00000000%0%0%0%0%
PSU Defense1316.51138.5%3.392.7 - - - - - 41%59%43%36%25%.08
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
DEL Defense1000%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
PSU Offense1333.133.543.4%4.611.1214341812534.851%49%41%46%13%.26

Additional Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Delaware10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Penn State1330:3321.238%70%5.348.31.12.77.83.2230.1
Run Game Stats (2023)
 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
DEL Offense10%0%000000%0%0
PSU Defense1341%43% - - - - .132.6672%15%0.99
 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
DEL Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
PSU Offense1351%41%37.6181.14.828.183.0375%8%1.17

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
DEL Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
PSU Defense1359%36% - - - - - - 14.061.537%29%.2911%2.1
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
DEL Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
PSU Offense1349%46%20.832.5252.57.812.2297.341.630%33%.425%2.1

Delaware's Power Ratings
Delaware's Power Rating: #NR
Delaware's Offense Rating: #NR
Delaware's Defense Rating: #NR
2023 Talent Rating: #164
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Delaware's 2023 Expected Record: -
Delaware's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Delaware's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Delaware's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 300
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78

Power Ratings Matchup
Delaware:    Penn State: 25.72

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Delaware:    Penn State: 26.0




Penn State's Power Ratings
Penn State's Power Rating: 25.72 #5
Penn State's Offense Rating: 21.10 #31
Penn State's Defense Rating: -3.87 #2
2023 Talent Rating: 1046.00 #11
Blue Chip Ratio: 57 #13
Penn State's 2023 Expected Record: 10.30 - 2.70
Penn State's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 26.0 #4
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.1 #26
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 9.5 #4

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 821.44
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78


Delaware Scoring
Offense: 0 PPG
Offense on Road: 0
Defense: 0 PPG
Defense on Road: 0

Delaware's 2023 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Penn State 33
Delaware 7

Projected Total Points: 25
Penn State Scoring
Offense: 33.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 33.5
Defense: 16.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 11

Penn State's 2023 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 8 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/09Penn State63Delaware7Penn StatePenn State -44Penn State55.0Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Penn State111 Overs
Delaware000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#NR) Delaware Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #164
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -

Team Profile






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Delaware     Ratings Matchup     Penn State
Power #NR
#5
Off #NR
#31
Def #NR
#2
Talent #164
#11
SP+ #N/A
#4
SP+ Off #N/A
#26
SP+ Def #N/A
#4

Rematch from Week 2
Penn State -44.0 (55.0)
Penn State won vs Delaware this year (63-7)

Previous Matchups
Penn State beat Delaware in 2023 (63-7)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Beaver Stadium
Conditions: Light Rain
Temp: 77°Rain: 0.008


Team Information
Injuries: DEL | PSU
Depth Chart: DEL | PSU
Rosters: DEL | PSU
(#5) Penn State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 25.72 #5
Offense Rating: 21.10 #31
Defense Rating: -3.87 #2
Overall SP+ Rating: 26.0 #4
Offense SP+ Rating: 34.1 #26
Defense SP+ Rating: 9.5 #4
Talent Rating: 1046.00 #11
Blue Chip Ratio: 57 #13
Expected Record: 10.30 - 2.70

Team Profile






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Delaware's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Ryan O'Connor7712562%879817.0
Daniel Lipovski010%0010.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Marcus Yarns13384466.369
Quincy Watson3716844.517
Jovanni Bermudez468117.024
Kaelin Costello104904.911
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Phil Lutz458571119.056
Marcus Yarns17297517.586
Jovanni Bermudez2521618.638
Jalyn Witcher54218.418

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Delaware's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Steven Rose Jr.181000
Christian Pierce150000
Kyron Cumby20000
Mateo Vandamia20000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Steven Rose Jr.181000
Christian Pierce150000
Kyron Cumby20000
Mateo Vandamia20000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Steven Rose Jr.181000
Christian Pierce150000
Kyron Cumby20000

Penn State's OC Mike Yurcich
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Tyler Warren3650%35105.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
London Montgomery7135925.148
Tyler Warren2621848.448
Cristian Driver2904.55
Alex Bacchetta1-190-19.00
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tyler Warren1041233811.938
Keandre Lambert50981819.667
Dante Cephas (Tr)15184012.335
Malick Meiga7117016.746

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Penn State's DC Manny Diaz
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Reed957312
Kobe King878311
Abdul Carter62241294
Dvon Ellies314120
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Abdul Carter62241294
Amin Vanover215431
Jaylen Reed957312
Kobe King878311
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Abdul Carter62241294
Jaylen Reed957312
Tyler Elsdon230002