Minnesota at Penn State Week 11 College Football Matchup Minnesota at Penn State Matchup - Week 11
Sat, Nov 14 2026 · Week 11 · 🏟 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA · Turf · 106,572 cap
Minnesota✈ 827 mi+1 hr TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Minnesota
19
Penn State
29
P&R Line Penn State -9.5
P&R Total O/U 48
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Penn State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Penn State entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Penn State wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Penn State wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Penn State · 73.9% ATS historically
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Minnesota 2026 Schedule
Minnesota's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/3Minnesota vs Eastern Illinois-28.5
Sat 9/12Minnesota vs Mississippi State-7
Sat 9/19Minnesota vs Akron-23
Sat 9/26Minnesota at Washington+13
Sat 10/3Minnesota vs Michigan+9
Sat 10/10Minnesota at Purdue-6.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24Minnesota vs Iowa+4.5
Sat 10/31Minnesota at Indiana+22.5
Sat 11/7Minnesota vs UCLA-2.5
Sat 11/14Minnesota at Penn State+9.5
Sat 11/21Minnesota vs Northwestern-6
Sat 11/28Minnesota at Wisconsin-2
Penn State 2026 Schedule
Penn State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Penn State vs Marshall-19.5
Sat 9/12Penn State at Temple-16
Sat 9/19Penn State vs Buffalo-26
Sat 9/26Penn State vs Wisconsin-14
Fri 10/2Penn State at Northwestern-8
Sat 10/10Penn State vs USC+2
Sat 10/17Penn State at Michigan+7.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Penn State vs Purdue-18.5
Sat 11/7Penn State at Washington+6.5
Sat 11/14Penn State vs Minnesota-9.5
Sat 11/21Penn State vs Rutgers-13.5
Sat 11/28Penn State at Maryland-5.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Penn State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Penn State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Minnesota #94
+0.244
Penn State #32
+0.429
Penn State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Minnesota #82
+0.402
Penn State #53
+0.538
Penn State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Minnesota #29
0.176
Penn State #63
0.159
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Minnesota Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Minnesota #60
+7.120
Penn State #25
+8.161
Penn State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Minnesota #101
+0.811
Penn State #26
+0.915
Penn State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Minnesota #30
69.3
Penn State #14
68.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Penn State Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Penn State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Minnesota #38
5.7
Penn State #26
8.7
Offense Rating
Minnesota #53
16.8
Penn State #29
18.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Minnesota #30
11.1
Penn State #26
10.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Penn State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Minnesota #103
0.64
Penn State #43
1.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Minnesota #93
1.18
Penn State #35
0.67
Penn State +0.86
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Penn State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Minnesota #97
39.0
Penn State #62
54.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Minnesota #84
42.8
Penn State #35
29.6
Penn State +15.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Minnesota
P. J. Fleck #58
66–44 (60%) · Yr 10 at school
OC Greg Harbaugh Jr. Yr 3 #63
DC Danny Collins Yr 2 #112
Staff Rating
2.60 #77
Penn State
Matt Campbell #28
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Taylor Mouser Yr 1 #43
DC D’Anton Lynn Yr 1 #28
Staff Rating
3.34 #24
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself