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At 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Penn State Nittany Lions (4-0) play at the Northwestern Wildcats (2-2).
The Nittany Lions are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -26.5) versus the Wildcats. The over/under for this matchup is 48 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 | -26.5 | -111 | -109 | 48 | -108 | -112 | -6923 | +1725 |
Penn State Pick Insights
- Penn State has compiled a perfect 3-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- In Penn State’s three games with a set total, one has hit the over (33.3%).
Penn State Stats & Insights
- Penn State ranks 32nd in total offense this season (449.8 yards per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 449.8 yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank 14th-best in scoring offense (40.5 points per game) and fourth-best in scoring defense (8.8 points allowed per game).
- Penn State owns the 66th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (239.8 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best with only 142 passing yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the running game this year, ranking 17th-best in rushing offense (210 rushing yards per game) and 10th-best in rushing defense (77.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking seventh-best by giving up 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 (third in the FBS) while turning it over zero times (first in the FBS).
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has compiled 903 yards (225.8 ypg) on 84-of-125 passing with eight touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 74 rushing yards (18.5 ypg) on 23 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Kaytron Allen has carried the ball 63 times for a team-high 280 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times.
- Nicholas Singleton has racked up 203 yards on 53 carries, scoring five times. He’s caught seven passes for 72 yards (18 per game), as well.
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s leads his squad with 286 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 21 receptions (out of 28 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Harrison Wallace III has caught 10 passes while averaging 24.5 yards per game.
- Tyler Warren has a total of 90 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 12 passes and scoring four touchdowns.
- Coziah Izzard has racked up two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and three tackles.
- Curtis Jacobs is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 14 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- John Dixon leads the team with one interception, while also recording five tackles and one pass defended.
Northwestern Betting Insights
- Northwestern has covered the spread twice in four opportunities this season.
- Northwestern has gone over in three of their four games with a set total (75%).
Northwestern Pick Insights
- Northwestern ranks 100th with 337.8 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 77th with 372 total yards surrendered per game on defense.
- In terms of points scored Northwestern ranks 90th in the FBS (24 points per game), and it is 78th on defense (25.8 points allowed per game).
- From an offensive angle, Northwestern is putting up 239.8 passing yards per contest (66th-ranked). It ranks 32nd in the FBS defensively (187.5 passing yards surrendered per game).
- In terms of rushing, this season has been ugly for Northwestern on both offense and defense, as it is compiling only 98 rushing yards per contest (13th-worst) and surrendering 184.5 rushing yards per game (21st-worst).
- From an offensive perspective, Northwestern is posting a 47.5% third-down conversion rate (27th-ranked). It ranks 47th in the FBS on defense (35.8% third-down rate allowed).
- At 0, Northwestern owns the 66th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with four forced turnovers (98th in the FBS) and four turnovers committed (29th in the FBS).
Northwestern’s Best Players
- Ben Bryant has put up 804 passing yards, or 201 per game, so far this season. He has completed 59.6% of his passes and has thrown six touchdowns with three interceptions.
- Cam Porter has rushed for 203 yards on 49 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
- A.J. Henning has piled up 76 yards (on 12 carries) with one touchdown, while also grabbing 16 passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
- Bryce Kirtz has collected 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 recording two TFL and five tackles.
- Bryce Gallagher has 36 tackles, one TFL, and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
