(#16)SMU Mustangs at Penn State Nittany Lions(#2)
Saturday, December 21st 2024 (12:00 PM EST)
Penn State -9 (52.5) (-325) Open: 0.0 | 53.0
Penn State 38 - SMU: 10 (CFP First Round Game Presented by Allstate)
Mustangs (11 - 3) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach Rhett Lashlee (18 - 10)
Avg Score : 37 - 22 (29 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 11 - 3 (#8)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Rhett Lashlee (18 - 10)
Avg Score : 37 - 22 (29 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 11 - 3 (#8)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: Penn State -10.5 (SP+ PSU -7)
Projected Score: SMU: 21 - PSU: 31 (52)
PSU Win prob: 74% | Cover: 48%
SMU Travel: 1179 miles, 1 hrs behind
Our Line: Penn State -10.5 (SP+ PSU -7)
Projected Score: SMU: 21 - PSU: 31 (52)
PSU Win prob: 74% | Cover: 48%
SMU Travel: 1179 miles, 1 hrs behind
Nittany Lions (13 - 3) (8 - 8 - 0)
Coach James Franklin (88 - 39)
Avg Score : 33 - 17 (34 - 11 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 13 - 3 (#3)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach James Franklin (88 - 39)
Avg Score : 33 - 17 (34 - 11 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 13 - 3 (#3)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
| SMU's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/24 | SMU at Nevada | -28.0 | 55.5 | W 29 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 8/31 | SMU vs Houston Christian | -32.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/6 | SMU vs BYU | -12.5 | 55.5 | L 15 - 18 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | SMU vs TCU | +1.0 | 58.5 | W 66 - 42 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | SMU vs Florida State | -6.0 | 46.0 | W 42 - 16 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | SMU at Louisville | +6.5 | 55.0 | W 34 - 27 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/19 | SMU at Stanford | -16.5 | 52.5 | W 40 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | SMU at Duke | -11.5 | 49.5 | W 28 - 27 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | SMU vs Pittsburgh | -7.0 | 55.5 | W 48 - 25 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | SMU vs Boston College | -19.0 | 54.5 | W 38 - 28 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | SMU at Virginia | -11.5 | 54.5 | W 33 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | SMU vs California | -11.5 | 54.5 | W 38 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/7 | SMU vs Clemson | -2.5 | 56.5 | L 31 - 34 | O | N | |
| Sat 12/21 | SMU at Penn State | +9.0 | 52.5 | L 10 - 38 | U | N | |
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| Penn State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Penn State at West Virginia | -7.5 | 48.0 | W 34 - 12 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Penn State vs Bowling Green | -35.5 | 51.5 | W 34 - 27 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Penn State vs Kent State | -49.0 | 58.0 | W 56 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Penn State vs Illinois | -19.5 | 48.0 | W 21 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Penn State vs UCLA | -30.0 | 48.0 | W 27 - 11 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/12 | Penn State at USC | -3.5 | 51.5 | W 33 - 30 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/26 | Penn State at Wisconsin | -6.5 | 47.0 | W 28 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Penn State vs Ohio State | +3.0 | 47.5 | L 13 - 20 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | Penn State vs Washington | -13.5 | 48.0 | W 35 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Penn State at Purdue | -30.0 | 51.5 | W 49 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Penn State at Minnesota | -11.0 | 45.0 | W 26 - 25 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Penn State vs Maryland | -26.5 | 50.5 | W 44 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 12/7 | Penn State vs Oregon | +3.5 | 51.5 | L 37 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 12/21 | Penn State vs SMU | -9.0 | 52.5 | W 38 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Tue 12/31 | Penn State vs Boise State | -11.5 | 54.5 | W 31 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Thu 1/9 | Penn State vs Notre Dame | -1.5 | 45.5 | L 24 - 27 | O | N | |
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Important Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | #38 (.24) | 44% (53) | 36.5 | 44% (62) | 2.97 (83) | 169 | 44% (45) | 263 | 4.41 (25) | #5 (.03) | 37% (9) | 22.1 | 39% (35) | 35% (10) | 3.09 (13) | 77.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| PSU | #11 (.32) | 51% (4) | 33.1 | 52% (9) | 3.42 (10) | 176 | 51% (4) | 209 | 4.69 (9) | #9 (.05) | 38% (21) | 16.5 | 39% (27) | 37% (25) | 3.22 (18) | 41.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | #38 (.24) | 44% (53) | 44% (62) | 2.97 (83) | 169 | 44% (45) | 263 | 4.41 (25) | #5 (.03) | 37% (9) | 39% (35) | 35% (10) | 3.09 (13) | 77.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | ||
| 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 |
Overall Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Offense | 14 | 36.5 | 29 | 44.1% | 4.41 | 1.7 | 23 | 432 | 169 | 263 | 4.4 | 51% | 49% | 44% | 44% | 15% | .24 |
| PSU Defense | 16 | 16.5 | 11 | 37.9% | 3.22 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% | 52% | 39% | 37% | 18% | .05 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Defense | 14 | 22.1 | 22.2 | 36.7% | 3.09 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 44% | 55% | 39% | 35% | 18% | .03 |
| PSU Offense | 16 | 33.1 | 33.5 | 51.3% | 4.69 | 0.8 | 20 | 385 | 176 | 209 | 5.3 | 54% | 46% | 52% | 51% | 10% | .32 |
Additional Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 14 | 28:28 | 22.6 | 44% | 50% | 8.1 | 77.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 6.6 | 3.1 | 3 | 31.1 |
| Penn State | 16 | 26:51 | 20.4 | 48% | 70% | 4.4 | 41.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 4 | 28.9 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Offense | 14 | 51% (65) | 44% (62) | 38.3 | 168.9 | 4.4 | 29 (18) | .12 (77) | 2.97 (83) | 70% (90) | 9% (49) | 0.93 (86) |
| PSU Defense | 16 | 48% (43) | 39% (27) | - | - | - | - | -.01 (12) | 2.37 (3) | 75% (75) | 12% (26) | 0.92 (42) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Defense | 14 | 44% (9) | 39% (35) | - | - | - | - | -.05 (2) | 2.72 (25) | 60% (10) | 11% (36) | 0.81 (6) |
| PSU Offense | 16 | 54% (38) | 52% (9) | 33.2 | 176.2 | 5.3 | 31 (17) | .24 (20) | 3.42 (10) | 76% (51) | 7% (8) | 0.92 (90) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Offense | 14 | 49% (70) | 44% (45) | 19.9 | 31.2 | 262.9 | 8.4 | 13.2 | 28 (15) | 12 (85) | .37 (19) | 1.8 (11) | 33% (94) | 34% (34) | .47 (17) | 6% (69) | 2.3 (13) |
| PSU Defense | 16 | 52% (96) | 37% (25) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 (18) | .1 (16) | 1.7 (91) | 36% (14) | 27% (25) | .2 (29) | 6% (57) | 2.1 (95) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Defense | 14 | 55% (124) | 35% (10) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 (10) | .11 (17) | 1.7 (107) | 37% (7) | 27% (21) | .16 (12) | 7% (30) | 2.1 (96) |
| PSU Offense | 16 | 46% (95) | 51% (4) | 16.7 | 24.3 | 208.8 | 8.6 | 12.5 | 27 (20) | 9 (48) | .41 (11) | 1.5 (107) | 26% (3) | 35% (31) | .46 (20) | 3% (5) | 2 (85) |
SMU's Power Ratings
SMU's Power Rating: 15.59 #13
SMU's Offense Rating: 23.91 #28
SMU's Defense Rating: 1.06 #5
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 8% #47
SMU's 2024 Expected Record: 11.0 - 3.0
SMU's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 17.5 #12
SMU's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.2 #5
SMU's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.1 #30
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
SMU's Power Rating: 15.59 #13
SMU's Offense Rating: 23.91 #28
SMU's Defense Rating: 1.06 #5
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 8% #47
SMU's 2024 Expected Record: 11.0 - 3.0
SMU's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 17.5 #12
SMU's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.2 #5
SMU's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.1 #30
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
SMU: 15.59 Penn State: 26.93
SP+ Ratings Matchup
SMU: 17.5 Penn State: 24.6
SMU: 15.59 Penn State: 26.93
SP+ Ratings Matchup
SMU: 17.5 Penn State: 24.6
Penn State's Power Ratings
Penn State's Power Rating: 26.93 #6
Penn State's Offense Rating: 29.70 #2
Penn State's Defense Rating: 1.50 #7
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 42 #15
Penn State's 2024 Expected Record: 13.0 - 3.0
Penn State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 24.6 #5
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 37.5 #9
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.1 #4
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Penn State's Power Rating: 26.93 #6
Penn State's Offense Rating: 29.70 #2
Penn State's Defense Rating: 1.50 #7
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 42 #15
Penn State's 2024 Expected Record: 13.0 - 3.0
Penn State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 24.6 #5
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 37.5 #9
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.1 #4
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
SMU Scoring
Offense: 36.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 29
Defense: 22.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.2
SMU's 2024 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 36.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 29
Defense: 22.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.2
SMU's 2024 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Penn State 31
SMU 21
Total Points: 52
Penn State 31
SMU 21
Total Points: 52
Penn State Scoring
Offense: 33.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 33.5
Defense: 16.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 11
Penn State's 2024 Record
Record: 13 - 3
Record vs Spread: 8 - 8 - 0
Record at home: 7 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Offense: 33.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 33.5
Defense: 16.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 11
Penn State's 2024 Record
Record: 13 - 3
Record vs Spread: 8 - 8 - 0
Record at home: 7 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12/21 | Penn State | 38 | SMU | 10 | Penn State | Penn State -9 | Penn State | 52.5 | Under |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 1 | 1 | 0 Overs |
| SMU | 0 | 0 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 1 |
| SMU Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | CFP 1st Round | SMU vs Penn State | +9.0 | 52.5 | L 10 - 38 |
| 2023 | Fenway Bowl | SMU vs Boston College | -13.5 | 49.0 | L 14 - 23 |
| 2022 | Mexico Bowl | SMU vs BYU | -4.5 | 65.0 | L 23 - 24 |
| 2019 | Raton Bowl | SMU vs Florida Atlantic | -7.5 | 64.0 | L 28 - 52 |
| Penn State Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | CFP Semifinal | Penn State vs Notre Dame | -1.5 | 45.5 | L 24 - 27 |
| 2024 | CFP Quarterfinal | Penn State vs Boise State | -11.5 | 54.5 | W 31 - 14 |
| 2024 | CFP 1st Round | Penn State vs SMU | -9.0 | 52.5 | W 38 - 10 |
| 2023 | Peach Bowl | Penn State vs Ole Miss | -5.5 | 53.0 | L 25 - 38 |
| 2022 | Rose Bowl | Penn State vs Utah | -1.5 | 55.5 | W 35 - 21 |
| 2021 | Outback Bowl | Penn State vs Arkansas | +3.5 | 51.0 | L 10 - 24 |
| 2019 | Cotton Bowl | Penn State vs Memphis | -7.0 | 59.5 | W 53 - 39 |
| 2018 | Citrus Bowl | Penn State vs Kentucky | -4.5 | 47.5 | L 24 - 27 |
(#13) SMU Info
Power Rating: 15.59 #13
Offense Rating: 23.91 #28
Defense Rating: 1.06 #5
Overall SP+ Rating: 17.5 #12
Offense SP+ Rating: 38.2 #5
Defense SP+ Rating: 21.1 #30
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 8% #47
Expected Record: 11.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.41 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Avg Pass Success 44%
Avg OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Great in Scoring Position 3.09 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 35%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
SMU has played in 1 CFP Playoff Games (0 - 1)
SMU has played in 4 Bowls in the last 5 years (0 - 4)
SMU has played in 9 Bowls since 2000 (3 - 6)
SMU Highlights
SMU offense is explosive (#37)
SMU offense is good in red zone (#80)
SMU Defense Sacks the QB a lot
SMU has a really good defense (#109)
SMU defense is really good in red zone (#28)
SMU has a good pass defense (#127)
SMU Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#28)
SMU Defensive Line is very good (#41)
SMU Secondary is very good (#8)
SMU defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#6)
SMU Deficiencies
SMU has a bad TO Margin (#116)
SMU Fumbles a Lot (#113)
SMU Commits a Lot of Penalties (#127)
Power Rating: 15.59 #13
Offense Rating: 23.91 #28
Defense Rating: 1.06 #5
Overall SP+ Rating: 17.5 #12
Offense SP+ Rating: 38.2 #5
Defense SP+ Rating: 21.1 #30
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 8% #47
Expected Record: 11.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.41 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Avg Pass Success 44%
Avg OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Great in Scoring Position 3.09 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 35%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
SMU has played in 1 CFP Playoff Games (0 - 1)
SMU has played in 4 Bowls in the last 5 years (0 - 4)
SMU has played in 9 Bowls since 2000 (3 - 6)
SMU Highlights
SMU offense is explosive (#37)
SMU offense is good in red zone (#80)
SMU Defense Sacks the QB a lot
SMU has a really good defense (#109)
SMU defense is really good in red zone (#28)
SMU has a good pass defense (#127)
SMU Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#28)
SMU Defensive Line is very good (#41)
SMU Secondary is very good (#8)
SMU defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#6)
SMU Deficiencies
SMU has a bad TO Margin (#116)
SMU Fumbles a Lot (#113)
SMU Commits a Lot of Penalties (#127)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | PSU | SMU |
| OverallOver | #10 | #11 |
| OffenseOff | #15 | #26 |
| DefenseDef | #12 | #10 |
| Special TeamsST | #52 | #70 |
| PassingPass | #6 | #10 |
| RushingRush | #15 | #53 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #46 | #37 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #76 | #33 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #16 | #16 |
| TacklingTkl | #70 | #39 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #20 | #9 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #10 | #15 |
| Coverage DefCov | #15 | #21 |
(#6) Penn State Info
Power Rating: 26.93 #6
Offense Rating: 29.70 #2
Defense Rating: 1.50 #7
Overall SP+ Rating: 24.6 #5
Offense SP+ Rating: 37.5 #9
Defense SP+ Rating: 13.1 #4
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 42 #15
Expected Record: 13.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 54%
Great Offense Success Rate of 51%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.69 PPO
Great Run Success 52%
Great Pass Success 51%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 3.22 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Penn State has played in 3 CFP Playoff Games (2 - 1)
Penn State has played in 7 Bowls in the last 5 years (4 - 3)
Penn State has played in 20 Bowls since 2000 (10 - 10)
Penn State Highlights
Penn State has Really Good Running Game (#38)
Penn State offense is efficent (#25)
Penn State has a top Offensive Line (#13)
Penn State offense is good in red zone (#42)
Penn State offense is good on 3rd downs
Penn State does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#3)
Penn State Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Penn State has a really good defense (#6)
Penn State defense is really good in red zone (#5)
Penn State has a good run defense (#42)
Penn State has a good pass defense (#2)
Penn State Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#50)
Penn State Defensive Line is very good (#12)
Penn State Front 7 is disruptive (#28)
Penn State has a great TO Margin (#11)
Penn State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#12)
Penn State Deficiencies
Penn State offense is not Explosive (#114)
Power Rating: 26.93 #6
Offense Rating: 29.70 #2
Defense Rating: 1.50 #7
Overall SP+ Rating: 24.6 #5
Offense SP+ Rating: 37.5 #9
Defense SP+ Rating: 13.1 #4
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 42 #15
Expected Record: 13.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 54%
Great Offense Success Rate of 51%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.69 PPO
Great Run Success 52%
Great Pass Success 51%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 3.22 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Penn State has played in 3 CFP Playoff Games (2 - 1)
Penn State has played in 7 Bowls in the last 5 years (4 - 3)
Penn State has played in 20 Bowls since 2000 (10 - 10)
Penn State Highlights
Penn State has Really Good Running Game (#38)
Penn State offense is efficent (#25)
Penn State has a top Offensive Line (#13)
Penn State offense is good in red zone (#42)
Penn State offense is good on 3rd downs
Penn State does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#3)
Penn State Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Penn State has a really good defense (#6)
Penn State defense is really good in red zone (#5)
Penn State has a good run defense (#42)
Penn State has a good pass defense (#2)
Penn State Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#50)
Penn State Defensive Line is very good (#12)
Penn State Front 7 is disruptive (#28)
Penn State has a great TO Margin (#11)
Penn State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#12)
Penn State Deficiencies
Penn State offense is not Explosive (#114)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jennings | 248 | 381 | 65% | 3189 | 23 | 11 | 8.4 |
| Preston Stone | 30 | 51 | 59% | 421 | 5 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brashard Smith (Tr) | 234 | 1330 | 14 | 5.7 | 71 |
| Kevin Jennings | 101 | 354 | 5 | 3.5 | 59 |
| LJ Johnson Jr. | 74 | 303 | 5 | 4.1 | 35 |
| Roderick Daniels | 44 | 160 | 3 | 3.6 | 13 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roderick Daniels | 42 | 601 | 4 | 14.3 | 81 |
| Keyshawn Smith | 33 | 527 | 5 | 16.0 | 45 |
| Jordan Hudson | 39 | 422 | 5 | 10.8 | 42 |
| Kelvontay Dixon | 21 | 386 | 1 | 18.4 | 87 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Wilson | 102 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Isaiah Nwokobia | 95 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Ahmad Walker | 88 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Ahmaad Moses | 64 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahfari Harvey (Tr) | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| Isaiah Smith | 31 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Jared Harrison-Hunte (Tr) | 40 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | 32 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan McGill | 52 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Brandon Crossley | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Deuce Harmon (Tr) | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | 262 | 394 | 67% | 3327 | 24 | 8 | 8.4 |
| Beau Pribula | 26 | 35 | 74% | 275 | 5 | 1 | 7.9 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | 220 | 1108 | 8 | 5.0 | 32 |
| Nicholas Singleton | 172 | 1099 | 12 | 6.4 | 58 |
| Drew Allar | 96 | 302 | 6 | 3.1 | 22 |
| Beau Pribula | 38 | 242 | 4 | 6.4 | 49 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | 104 | 1233 | 8 | 11.9 | 38 |
| Harrison Wallace III | 47 | 732 | 4 | 15.6 | 50 |
| Omari Evans | 20 | 403 | 5 | 20.2 | 59 |
| Nicholas Singleton | 41 | 375 | 5 | 9.1 | 27 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Reed | 95 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Kobe King | 87 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | 86 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Abdul Carter | 62 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | 62 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | 40 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| Amin Vanover | 21 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Jaylen Reed | 95 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Washington II | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Cam Miller | 23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| A.J. Harris (Tr) | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |