Penn State at Maryland Week 13 College Football Matchup Penn State at Maryland Matchup - Week 13
Sat, Nov 28 2026 · Week 13 · 🏟 Maryland Stadium College Park, MD · Turf · 51,802 cap
Penn State✈ 134 miSame 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
Penn State
31
Maryland
23
P&R Line Penn State -8.5
P&R Total O/U 53.5
Confidence 69 Good
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
61.3%
Penn State wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Penn State wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Penn State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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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-15.5
Sat 9/19Penn State vs Buffalo-25
Sat 9/26Penn State vs Wisconsin-18
Fri 10/2Penn State at Northwestern-8.5
Sat 10/10Penn State vs USC+1
Sat 10/17Penn State at Michigan+4.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Penn State vs Purdue-21
Sat 11/7Penn State at Washington+4
Sat 11/14Penn State vs Minnesota-12
Sat 11/21Penn State vs Rutgers-16.5
Sat 11/28Penn State at Maryland-8.5
Maryland 2026 Schedule
Maryland's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Maryland vs Howard-26
Sat 9/12Maryland at UConn+1
Sat 9/19Maryland vs Virginia Tech-7
Sat 9/26Maryland vs UCLA+1
Sat 10/3Maryland at Nebraska+5.5
Sat 10/10Maryland at Ohio State+28
Sat 10/17Maryland vs Rutgers-5.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Maryland vs Illinois+5.5
Sat 11/7Maryland at Purdue-5
Sat 11/14Maryland vs Wisconsin-7
Sat 11/21Maryland at USC+17
Sat 11/28Maryland vs Penn State+8.5
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
All 4 Agree
→ Penn State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Penn State
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
Penn State #32
+0.364
Maryland #85
+0.266
Penn State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Penn State #53
+0.447
Maryland #77
+0.412
Penn State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Penn State #63
0.159
Maryland #104
0.141
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Penn State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Penn State #25
+7.917
Maryland #100
+6.727
Penn State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Penn State #26
+0.905
Maryland #100
+0.814
Penn State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Penn State #14
68.1
Maryland #54
70.5
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
Penn State #26
8.8
Maryland #46
4.5
Offense Rating
Penn State #30
19.0
Maryland #49
17.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Penn State #25
10.2
Maryland #47
13.0
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
Penn State #43
1.50
Maryland #94
0.82
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Penn State #35
0.67
Maryland #120
1.64
Penn State +0.68
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% 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)
Penn State #62
54.4
Maryland #77
45.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Penn State #35
29.6
Maryland #80
41.9
Penn State +9.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
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
Maryland
Mike Locksley #109
37–49 (43%) · Yr 8 at school
OC Clint Trickett Yr 1 #127
DC Ted Monachino Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.14 #118
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