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On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Penn State Nittany Lions (4-0) will visit the Northwestern Wildcats (2-2).
The Nittany Lions are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -27) against the Wildcats. The over/under for this matchup is 46 points.
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Game Info for Penn State vs. Northwestern
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Evanston, Illinois
- Stadium: Ryan Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | -27 | -110 | -110 | 46 | -110 | -110 | -6747 | +1700 |
Penn State Pick Insights
- Penn State has covered or pushed in every game with a spread (3-0-0) this season.
- Penn State has combined with its opponent to go over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Penn State Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Penn State has been a top-25 unit, ranking best by giving up only 219.5 yards per game. The offense ranks 33rd (449.8 yards per game).
- Penn State has been a tough opponent for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (15th-best with 40.5 points per game) and scoring defense (fourth-best with 8.8 points allowed per game) this year.
- Penn State ranks 66th in passing yards this year (239.8 per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with 142 passing yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the running game this season, ranking 19th-best in rushing offense (210 rushing yards per game) and 10th-best in rushing defense (77.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
- On defense, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking seventh-best by allowing a 26% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 48th (44.3% third-down conversion rate).
- Penn State owns the best turnover margin in college football at +11, forcing 11 turnovers (second in the FBS) while turning it over zero times (first in the FBS).
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has 903 yards passing for Penn State, completing 67.2% of his passes and throwing eight touchdowns this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 74 rushing yards (18.5 ypg) on 23 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Kaytron Allen has racked up 280 yards on 63 carries while finding paydirt two times.
- Nicholas Singleton has carried the ball 53 times for 203 yards (50.8 per game) and five touchdowns while also racking up 72 yards through the air.
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s 286 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 28 times and has registered 21 catches and three touchdowns.
- Harrison Wallace III has reeled in 10 passes while averaging 24.5 yards per game.
- Tyler Warren has been the target of 16 passes and hauled in 12 receptions for 90 yards, an average of 22.5 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone four times through the air this season.
- Coziah Izzard has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also recording two TFL and three tackles.
- Curtis Jacobs is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 14 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Daequan Hardy leads the team with one interception, while also collecting one pass defended.
Northwestern Betting Insights
- Northwestern is 2-2-0 against the spread this year.
- Three of Northwestern’s four games with a set total have hit the over (75%).
Northwestern Pick Insights
- With 337.8 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Northwestern ranks 100th in the FBS in 2023. Defensively, it ranks 77th, allowing 372 total yards per contest.
- Northwestern is posting 24 points per game on offense this season (89th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 25.8 points per contest (77th-ranked) on defense.
- Northwestern ranks 66th in the FBS with 239.8 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 33rd with 187.5 passing yards allowed per game on defense.
- Northwestern has plenty of room to get better in the running game, as it ranks 13th-worst in rushing yards per game (98) and 21st-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (184.5).
- From an offensive perspective, Northwestern is posting a 47.5% third-down conversion percentage (28th-ranked). It ranks 46th in the FBS on defense (35.8% third-down rate allowed).
- At 0, Northwestern sports the 67th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with four forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) and four turnovers committed (30th in the FBS).
Northwestern’s Best Players
- Ben Bryant has thrown for 804 yards on 59.6% passing while collecting six touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
- Cam Porter has run the ball 49 times for 203 yards, with one touchdown.
- A.J. Henning has collected 76 yards (on 12 attempts) with one touchdown, while also grabbing 16 passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
- Bryce Kirtz has registered 17 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 274 (68.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 26 times and has two touchdowns.
- Cam Johnson has 16 receptions (on 32 targets) for a total of 176 yards (44 yards per game) this year.
- Joseph Himon II’s six catches (on eight targets) have netted him 122 yards (30.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Anto Saka has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and five tackles.
- Bryce Gallagher is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 36 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
- Joe DeHaan has a team-high one interception to go along with one pass defended.
