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Star player Kay’Ron Adams and the UMass Minutemen (1-6) meet the Penn State Nittany Lions (5-0) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, at Beaver Stadium.
The Minutemen are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +41.5) versus the Nittany Lions (with an over/under of 55 points).
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Game Info for Penn State vs. UMass
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Beaver Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | -41.5 | -113 | -107 | 55 | -110 | -110 | -10000 | +3000 |
Penn State Pick Insights
- Penn State has covered each spread it has faced this season (4-0-0).
- Two of Penn State’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Penn State Stats & Insights
- On the defensive side of the ball, Penn State has been a top-25 unit, ranking best by giving up just 210.6 yards per game. The offense ranks 43rd (430.4 yards per game).
- Penn State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank 11th-best in scoring offense (40.6 points per game) and second-best in scoring defense (9.6 points allowed per game).
- Penn State has the 69th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (235.6 passing yards per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking best with just 139.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- Penn State ranks 26th in rushing yards this year (194.8 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 71 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 eighth-best by allowing a 27.3% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 33rd (44.9% third-down conversion rate).
- Penn State has forced 12 total turnovers (11th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over one time (first in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +11, the best in college football.
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has racked up 1,092 yards (218.4 ypg) on 102-of-158 passing with nine touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 78 rushing yards (15.6 ypg) on 31 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Kaytron Allen has racked up 307 yards on 69 carries while finding paydirt two times.
- This season, Nicholas Singleton has carried the ball 74 times for 283 yards (56.6 per game) and six touchdowns, while also racking up 111 yards through the air with one touchdown.
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s team-high 372 yards as a receiver have come on 25 catches (out of 36 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Tyler Warren has hauled in 14 receptions totaling 115 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Coziah Izzard has collected 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and four tackles.
- Penn State’s leading tackler, Curtis Jacobs, has 17 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
- Daequan Hardy has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has three tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
UMass Betting Insights
- UMass is 3-4-0 against the spread this year.
- UMass games have hit the over in six out of seven opportunities (85.7%).
UMass Pick Insights
- UMass has sputtering on defense, ranking ninth-worst with 452.1 total yards surrendered per game. It has been more productive on offense, putting up 396.4 total yards per contest (66th-ranked).
- UMass has been struggling defensively, ranking second-worst with 39.4 points surrendered per game. It has been more productive on offense, posting 26.1 points per contest (87th-ranked).
- UMass ranks 53rd in the FBS with 253.7 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 75th with 232 passing yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- UMass’ defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, ceding 220.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 85th with 142.7 rushing yards per contest.
- UMass is putting up a 36.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (93rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 43.8% third-down rate (108th-ranked) on defense.
- After forcing eight turnovers (58th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 10 times (91st in the FBS) this season, UMass has the 91st-ranked turnover margin of -2.
UMass’ Best Players
- Carlos Davis has put up 886 passing yards, or 126.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 61.4% of his passes and has collected six touchdowns with three interceptions.
- Adams has carried the ball 130 times for 661 yards, with six touchdowns.
- Gregroy Desrosiers has piled up 18 carries and totaled 107 yards with one touchdown while also gaining 148 yards through the air with two touchdowns.
- Anthony Simpson has registered 33 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 566 (80.9 yards per game). He’s been targeted 51 times and has three touchdowns.
- Mark Pope has racked up 272 receiving yards (38.9 yards per game) and one touchdown on 20 receptions.
- George Johnson has racked up 262 reciving yards (37.4 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Billy Wooden, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up four sacks, four TFL and 24 tackles.
- Dashaun Jerkins leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 20 tackles and two passes defended.
