(#2)Penn State Nittany Lions at Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Saturday, November 29th 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
SHI Stadium - Piscataway, NJ (Big Ten)
Nittany Lions (3 - 0) (0 - 3 - 0)
Coach James Franklin (99 - 41)
Avg Score : 44 - 6 (44 - 6 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10.5 - 1.5 (#5)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach James Franklin (99 - 41)
Avg Score : 44 - 6 (44 - 6 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10.5 - 1.5 (#5)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
PSU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Penn State -18 (SP+ PSU -19.5)
Projected Score: PSU: 38 - RUTG: 20 (58)
PSU Win prob: 91% | Cover: 49%
PSU Travel: 179 miles
Our Line: Penn State -18 (SP+ PSU -19.5)
Projected Score: PSU: 38 - RUTG: 20 (58)
PSU Win prob: 91% | Cover: 49%
PSU Travel: 179 miles
Scarlet Knights (3 - 0) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Greg Schiano (26 - 33)
Avg Score : 46 - 19 (46 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#82)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 4) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Greg Schiano (26 - 33)
Avg Score : 46 - 19 (46 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#82)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 4) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
| Penn State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Penn State vs Nevada | -45.5 | 58.5 | W 46 - 11 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Penn State vs Florida International | -42.0 | 53.5 | W 34 - 0 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | Penn State vs Villanova | -46.5 | 57.5 | W 52 - 6 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Penn State vs Oregon | -3 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Penn State at UCLA | -34.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Penn State vs Northwestern | -33 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Penn State at Iowa | -14 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/1 | Penn State at Ohio State | +2 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Penn State vs Indiana | -12 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Penn State at Michigan State | -19.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Penn State vs Nebraska | -15 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Penn State at Rutgers | -18 | |||||
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Penn State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Rutgers's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Rutgers vs Ohio | -11.5 | 46.5 | W 34 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Rutgers vs Miami (OH) | -15.5 | 45.5 | W 45 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Rutgers vs Norfolk State | -44.5 | 56.5 | W 60 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Fri 9/19 | Rutgers vs Iowa | +2.5 | 45.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Rutgers at Minnesota | +6 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/11 | Rutgers at Washington | +9 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Rutgers vs Oregon | +17.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Rutgers at Purdue | -11.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Rutgers at Illinois | +13.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Rutgers vs Maryland | -1.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Rutgers at Ohio State | +22.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Rutgers vs Penn State | +18 | |||||
Total: Elite: 4, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Rutgers's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
| 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 | #49 (.27) | 52% (25) | 44 | 55% (19) | 3.74 (13) | 194 | 49% (38) | 244 | 4.63 (42) | #4 (-.13) | 29% (6) | 5.7 | 36% (42) | 20% (2) | 1.25 (5) | 26.7 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| RUTG | #31 (.33) | 53% (22) | 46.3 | 50% (42) | 3.09 (59) | 165 | 56% (14) | 296 | 3.93 (70) | #99 (.19) | 39% (68) | 19.3 | 36% (46) | 42% (85) | 3.92 (85) | 31.3 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| RUTG | #84 (.16) | 43% (67) | 44% (69) | 2.92 (88) | 164 | 42% (63) | 189 | 4.19 (44) | #106 (.23) | 43% (85) | 48% (113) | 40% (59) | 4.03 (92) | 33.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 | 3 | 44 | 44 | 51.8% | 4.63 | 0.3 | 24 | 438 | 194 | 244 | 5.5 | 48% | 52% | 55% | 49% | 9% | .27 |
| RUTG Defense | 3 | 19.3 | 19.3 | 39.2% | 3.92 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 45% | 54% | 36% | 42% | 14% | .19 |
| 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 | 3 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 28.7% | 1.25 | 2.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 55% | 45% | 36% | 20% | 20% | -.13 |
| RUTG Offense | 3 | 46.3 | 46.3 | 52.6% | 3.93 | 0 | 29 | 461 | 165 | 296 | 4 | 52% | 48% | 50% | 56% | 8% | .33 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | 3 | 29:19 | 24.3 | 39% | 63% | 3.7 | 26.7 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 7 | 2.7 | 1 | 38.2 |
| Rutgers | 3 | 35:38 | 29.3 | 50% | 80% | 4 | 31.3 | 0 | 1.3 | 5 | 1.3 | 3 | 31.2 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 | 3 | 48% (83) | 55% (19) | 35 | 194 | 5.5 | 9 (17) | .36 (20) | 3.74 (13) | 86% (22) | 4% (6) | 1.02 (51) |
| RUTG Defense | 3 | 45% (36) | 36% (46) | - | - | - | - | .23 (114) | 3.29 (122) | 40% (7) | 9% (85) | 1.37 (127) |
| 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 | 3 | 55% (103) | 36% (42) | - | - | - | - | -.08 (29) | 2.03 (12) | 63% (43) | 14% (28) | 0.79 (33) |
| RUTG Offense | 3 | 52% (59) | 50% (42) | 41.3 | 164.7 | 4 | 6 (49) | .15 (61) | 3.09 (59) | 90% (14) | 6% (27) | 0.87 (92) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 | 3 | 52% (52) | 49% (38) | 21.7 | 33 | 243.7 | 7.4 | 11.3 | 5 (54) | 1 (23) | .19 (95) | 1.1 (130) | 23% (14) | 32% (68) | .28 (84) | 4% (53) | 1.8 (101) |
| RUTG Defense | 3 | 54% (101) | 42% (85) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | .25 (80) | 1.6 (78) | 41% (5) | 35% (112) | .48 (113) | 5% (85) | 2.1 (86) |
| 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 | 3 | 45% (36) | 20% (2) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 (12) | -.2 (7) | 1.4 (41) | 39% (15) | 13% (7) | -.05 (14) | 7% (55) | 1.4 (13) |
| RUTG Offense | 3 | 48% (75) | 56% (14) | 22.3 | 31.3 | 296.3 | 9.5 | 13.3 | 9 (13) | 0 (1) | .53 (21) | 1.4 (90) | 25% (23) | 44% (16) | .41 (51) | 2% (7) | 1.5 (122) |
Penn State's Power Ratings
Penn State's Power Rating: 32.49 #3
Penn State's Offense Rating: 27.17 #11
Penn State's Defense Rating: -9.44 #4
2025 Talent Rating: 1078.00 #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 53% #10
Penn State's 2025 Expected Record: 10.5 - 1.5
Penn State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 28.3 #1
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 40.0 #5
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 11.9 #3
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Penn State's Power Rating: 32.49 #3
Penn State's Offense Rating: 27.17 #11
Penn State's Defense Rating: -9.44 #4
2025 Talent Rating: 1078.00 #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 53% #10
Penn State's 2025 Expected Record: 10.5 - 1.5
Penn State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 28.3 #1
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 40.0 #5
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 11.9 #3
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Penn State: 32.49 Rutgers: 12.385
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Penn State: 28.3 Rutgers: 8.6
Penn State: 32.49 Rutgers: 12.385
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Penn State: 28.3 Rutgers: 8.6
Rutgers's Power Ratings
Rutgers's Power Rating: 12.385 #52
Rutgers's Offense Rating: 21.15 #28
Rutgers's Defense Rating: 9.98 #81
2025 Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Rutgers's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Rutgers's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #46
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.1 #31
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #54
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Rutgers's Power Rating: 12.385 #52
Rutgers's Offense Rating: 21.15 #28
Rutgers's Defense Rating: 9.98 #81
2025 Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Rutgers's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Rutgers's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #46
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.1 #31
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #54
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Penn State Scoring
Offense: 44 PPG
Offense on Road: 44
Defense: 5.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 5.7
Penn State's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 44 PPG
Offense on Road: 44
Defense: 5.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 5.7
Penn State's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Penn State 38
Rutgers 20
Total Points: 58
Penn State 38
Rutgers 20
Total Points: 58
Rutgers Scoring
Offense: 46.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 46.3
Defense: 19.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.3
Rutgers's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 1 - 0
Offense: 46.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 46.3
Defense: 19.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.3
Rutgers's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11/18 | Penn State | 27 | Rutgers | 6 | Penn State | Penn State -19.5 | Penn State | 39.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 11/19 | Rutgers | 10 | Penn State | 55 | Penn State | Penn State -18.5 | Penn State | 45.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/20 | Penn State | 28 | Rutgers | 0 | Penn State | Penn State -14 | Penn State | 44.5 | Under |
| 2020 | 12/05 | Rutgers | 7 | Penn State | 23 | Penn State | Penn State -13.0 | Penn State | 51.0 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/30 | Penn State | 27 | Rutgers | 6 | Penn State | Penn State -38.5 | Rutgers | 50.5 | Under |
| 2018 | 11/17 | Rutgers | 7 | Penn State | 20 | Penn State | Penn State -28.5 | Rutgers | 52.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/11 | Penn State | 35 | Rutgers | 6 | Penn State | Penn State -31.5 | Rutgers | 56.5 | Under |
| 2016 | 11/19 | Rutgers | 0 | Penn State | 39 | Penn State | Penn State -22.5 | Penn State | 55.0 | Under |
| 2015 | 09/19 | Penn State | 28 | Rutgers | 3 | Penn State | Penn State -7 | Penn State | 47.5 | Under |
| 2014 | 09/13 | Rutgers | 10 | Penn State | 13 | Penn State | Penn State -4 | Rutgers | 0 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers | 0 | 4 | 1 Overs |
| Penn State | 10 | 6 | 8 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 3 |
(#3) Penn State Info
Power Rating: 32.49 #3
Offense Rating: 27.17 #11
Defense Rating: -9.44 #4
Overall SP+ Rating: 28.3 #1
Offense SP+ Rating: 40.0 #5
Defense SP+ Rating: 11.9 #3
Talent Rating: 1078.00 #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 53% #10
Expected Record: 10.5 - 1.5
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 48%
Good Offense Success Rate of 52%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.63 PPO
Great Run Success 55%
Good Pass Success 49%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 29%
Great in Scoring Position 1.25 PPO
Good Run Def Success 36%
Great Pass Def Success 20%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Penn State has lost 8 straight
Penn State has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )
Penn State Notes
(8/30) 3.8 ypc vs Nevada? Allar big w/ Hudson/Pena
(6/6) Def still solid, DL a top 10 unit via PFF
(5/23) CBs Harris & Washington a top duo in CFB
(5/11) OL one of CFB's most exp'd, top of contenders
(4/4) CB AJ Harris a top 10 CB via PFF
(4/4) DE Dennis-Sutton/DT Durant top 10 via PFF
(3/18) QB Allar primed for breakout season.
(3/18) WR, are portals Ross/Hudson weapons?
(3/18) RB Allen/Singleton best duo in CFB?
(3/18) OL returns 4/5 starters, a top CFB unit.
Penn State Highlights
Penn State in Undefeated
Penn State offense is efficent (#25)
Penn State has a top Offensive Line (#13)
Penn State does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#3)
Penn State has a really good defense (#6)
Penn State defense does not give up big plays (#8)
Penn State defense is really good in red zone (#5)
Penn State has a good pass defense (#2)
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 commits very few Penalties (#16)
Penn State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#12)
Penn State Deficiencies
Penn State offense is not Explosive (#114)
Power Rating: 32.49 #3
Offense Rating: 27.17 #11
Defense Rating: -9.44 #4
Overall SP+ Rating: 28.3 #1
Offense SP+ Rating: 40.0 #5
Defense SP+ Rating: 11.9 #3
Talent Rating: 1078.00 #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 53% #10
Expected Record: 10.5 - 1.5
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 48%
Good Offense Success Rate of 52%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.63 PPO
Great Run Success 55%
Good Pass Success 49%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 29%
Great in Scoring Position 1.25 PPO
Good Run Def Success 36%
Great Pass Def Success 20%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Penn State has lost 8 straight
Penn State has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )
Penn State Notes
(8/30) 3.8 ypc vs Nevada? Allar big w/ Hudson/Pena
(6/6) Def still solid, DL a top 10 unit via PFF
(5/23) CBs Harris & Washington a top duo in CFB
(5/11) OL one of CFB's most exp'd, top of contenders
(4/4) CB AJ Harris a top 10 CB via PFF
(4/4) DE Dennis-Sutton/DT Durant top 10 via PFF
(3/18) QB Allar primed for breakout season.
(3/18) WR, are portals Ross/Hudson weapons?
(3/18) RB Allen/Singleton best duo in CFB?
(3/18) OL returns 4/5 starters, a top CFB unit.
Penn State Highlights
Penn State in Undefeated
Penn State offense is efficent (#25)
Penn State has a top Offensive Line (#13)
Penn State does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#3)
Penn State has a really good defense (#6)
Penn State defense does not give up big plays (#8)
Penn State defense is really good in red zone (#5)
Penn State has a good pass defense (#2)
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 commits very few Penalties (#16)
Penn State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#12)
Penn State Deficiencies
Penn State offense is not Explosive (#114)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | RUTG | PSU |
| OverallOver | #14 | #5 |
| OffenseOff | #1 | #31 |
| DefenseDef | #87 | #2 |
| Special TeamsST | #89 | #8 |
| PassingPass | #1 | #59 |
| RushingRush | #38 | #57 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #4 | #5 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #8 | #16 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #2 | #57 |
| TacklingTkl | #56 | #12 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #87 | #7 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #55 | #8 |
| Coverage DefCov | #90 | #8 |
(#52) Rutgers Info
Power Rating: 12.385 #52
Offense Rating: 21.15 #28
Defense Rating: 9.98 #81
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #46
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.1 #31
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #54
Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Great Offense Success Rate of 53%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Good Run Success 50%
Great Pass Success 56%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 39%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.92 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 36%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Rutgers has lost 8 straight
Rutgers has lost 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 3 - 0 (2 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)
Rutgers Notes
(8/21) OT R Langsdale out for season, big loss
(6/10) OL 4/5 back. 5 portal adds, looks pretty good
(6/10) Def not great LY, returns a lot. 9 portal adds
(6/10) OL has top 10 exp, 87% of which returning
(5/15) DL added 5 portals, JMU's best DE & DT
(5/13) Def portals very productive, esp on the DL
(4/24) WR Sheffield big add w Strong/Duff. Very good
(3/29) QB Kaliakmanis back, JAG+. Can run
(3/29) HC Schiano v good. Has bowled last 2 years
(3/21) RB Raymond good FR LY, portal Campbell (FAU)
Rutgers Highlights
Rutgers in Undefeated
Rutgers is Undefeated at Home
Rutgers offense is efficent (#22)
Rutgers offense is good on 3rd downs
Rutgers does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#25)
Rutgers has a great TO Margin (#1)
Rutgers commits very few Penalties (#25)
Rutgers Deficiencies
Rutgers gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#117)
Rutgers has a bad defensive line (#122)
Power Rating: 12.385 #52
Offense Rating: 21.15 #28
Defense Rating: 9.98 #81
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #46
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.1 #31
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #54
Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Great Offense Success Rate of 53%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Good Run Success 50%
Great Pass Success 56%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 39%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.92 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 36%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Rutgers has lost 8 straight
Rutgers has lost 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 3 - 0 (2 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)
Rutgers Notes
(8/21) OT R Langsdale out for season, big loss
(6/10) OL 4/5 back. 5 portal adds, looks pretty good
(6/10) Def not great LY, returns a lot. 9 portal adds
(6/10) OL has top 10 exp, 87% of which returning
(5/15) DL added 5 portals, JMU's best DE & DT
(5/13) Def portals very productive, esp on the DL
(4/24) WR Sheffield big add w Strong/Duff. Very good
(3/29) QB Kaliakmanis back, JAG+. Can run
(3/29) HC Schiano v good. Has bowled last 2 years
(3/21) RB Raymond good FR LY, portal Campbell (FAU)
Rutgers Highlights
Rutgers in Undefeated
Rutgers is Undefeated at Home
Rutgers offense is efficent (#22)
Rutgers offense is good on 3rd downs
Rutgers does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#25)
Rutgers has a great TO Margin (#1)
Rutgers commits very few Penalties (#25)
Rutgers Deficiencies
Rutgers gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#117)
Rutgers has a bad defensive line (#122)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | 57 | 88 | 65% | 626 | 4 | 1 | 7.1 |
| Ethan Grunkemeyer | 8 | 11 | 73% | 105 | 1 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | 34 | 273 | 3 | 8.0 | 67 |
| Nicholas Singleton | 41 | 179 | 5 | 4.4 | 16 |
| Trebor Pena (Tr) | 5 | 46 | 0 | 9.2 | 13 |
| Drew Allar | 10 | 27 | 0 | 2.7 | 16 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trebor Pena (Tr) | 13 | 166 | 1 | 12.8 | 30 |
| Kyron Ware-Hudson | 14 | 156 | 1 | 11.1 | 31 |
| Luke Reynolds | 13 | 142 | 0 | 10.9 | 22 |
| Devonte Ross (Tr) | 5 | 77 | 1 | 15.4 | 42 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amare Campbell (Tr) | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Rojas | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| King Mack (Tr) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dominic DeLuca | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Rojas | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Amare Campbell (Tr) | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dejuan Lane | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chaz Coleman | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | 9 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Chaz Coleman | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| King Mack (Tr) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athan Kaliakmanis | 62 | 85 | 73% | 820 | 7 | 0 | 9.6 |
| AJ Surace | 4 | 7 | 57% | 58 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwan Raymond | 43 | 248 | 5 | 5.8 | 35 |
| CJ Campbell | 22 | 119 | 0 | 5.4 | 22 |
| Ja'shon Benjamin | 21 | 102 | 1 | 4.9 | 15 |
| Edd Guerrier | 7 | 25 | 0 | 3.6 | 9 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Duff | 17 | 244 | 2 | 14.4 | 32 |
| Ian Strong | 16 | 216 | 2 | 13.5 | 26 |
| DT Sheffield (Tr) | 12 | 201 | 2 | 16.8 | 54 |
| Ben Black | 3 | 56 | 1 | 18.7 | 37 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaj Sanders | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Moses Walker | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jett Elad (Tr) | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric O'Neill (Tr) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djibril Abdou Rahman | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dariel Djabome | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Thompson | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric O'Neill (Tr) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Mascoe | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaj Sanders | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keshon Griffin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |