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The Peach Bowl will see the Penn State Nittany Lions heading into a showdown with the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Kickoff is at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN.
The Rebels are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), against the Nittany Lions (with an over/under of 48.5 points).
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Game Info for Penn State vs. Ole Miss
- Game Day: Saturday, December 30, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | -3.5 | -111 | -109 | 48.5 | -110 | -110 | -173 | +145 |
Penn State Pick Insights
- Penn State has gone 8-3-0 ATS this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 3.5 points, Penn State has an 8-1 record against the spread.
- Penn State games with a set total have hit the over five times this season (45.5%).
Penn State Stats & Insights
- Penn State sports the 61st-ranked offense this year (391 yards per game), and has been even more effective defensively, ranking best with just 223.3 yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank 12th-best in scoring offense (37.2 points per game) and third-best in scoring defense (11.4 points allowed per game).
- Penn State sports the 92nd-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (204.3 passing yards per game), and has been better on defense, ranking fourth-best with only 154.9 passing yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has been a tough matchup for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (25th-best with 186.7 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (second-best with 68.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Penn State ranks 58th in third-down conversion rate this season (40.6%), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with a 29.6% third-down percentage allowed.
- Penn State owns the best turnover margin in college football at +18, forcing 24 turnovers (ninth in the FBS) while turning it over six times (second in the FBS).
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has 2,336 pass yards for Penn State, completing 61.3% of his passes and collecting 23 touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 170 rushing yards (14.2 ypg) on 69 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Kaytron Allen, has carried the ball 162 times for 851 yards (70.9 per game), scoring six times.
- This season, Nicholas Singleton has carried the ball 163 times for 702 yards (58.5 per game) and eight touchdowns, while also racking up 222 yards through the air with one touchdown.
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith has hauled in 53 catches for 673 yards (56.1 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Theo Johnson has reeled in 30 passes while averaging 26 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns.
- Tyler Warren’s 29 grabs have turned into 295 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Adisa Isaac has racked up 7.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 13 TFL and 36 tackles.
- Kobe King, Penn State’s leading tackler, has 50 tackles, four TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
- Dominic DeLuca has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 18 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.
Ole Miss Betting Insights
- Ole Miss’ ATS record is 5-4-2 this season.
- Ole Miss is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- Four of Ole Miss’ 11 games with a set total have hit the over (36.4%).
Ole Miss Pick Insights
- Ole Miss’ defense ranks 59th in the FBS with 371.9 total yards allowed per game, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 15th-best by compiling 455.6 total yards per game.
- Ole Miss’ defense ranks 41st in the FBS with 22.3 points allowed per contest, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks 20th-best by piling up 34.8 points per contest.
- Ole Miss’ pass offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 25th-best in the FBS with 276.6 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 220 passing yards per game, which ranks 60th.
- In terms of rushing, Ole Miss ranks 40th in the FBS on offense (179 rushing yards per game) and 68th defensively (151.9 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- Ole Miss ranks 85th in the FBS with a 36.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 61st with a 38.5% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- Ole Miss has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +9 ranks 13th-best in the FBS, with 16 forced turnovers (70th in the nation) and seven turnovers committed (third in the nation).
Ole Miss’ Best Players
- Jaxson Dart has thrown for 2,985 yards (248.8 per game) while completing 65.2% of his passes and recording 20 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also run for 377 yards with seven touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Quinshon Judkins, has carried the ball 237 times for 1,052 yards (87.7 per game) with 15 touchdowns.
- Ulysses Bentley IV has run for 521 yards across 92 attempts, scoring four touchdowns.
- Tre Harris’ 851 receiving yards (70.9 yards per game) lead the team. He has 47 receptions on 77 targets with eight touchdowns.
- Dayton Wade has put up a 769-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 52 passes on 76 targets.
- Jordan Watkins’ 75 targets have resulted in 53 catches for 741 yards and three touchdowns.
- Cedric Johnson has racked up 5.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording three TFL and 27 tackles.
- Trey Washington, Ole Miss’ tackle leader, has 68 tackles, one TFL, and three interceptions this year.
- John Saunders Jr. has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 50 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended.
