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The Peach Bowl will see the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ole Miss Rebels square off on Saturday, December 30, 2023. The matchup starts at 12:00 PM ET and airs on ESPN.
The Nittany Lions are the favorites (-4) in their game against the Rebels, with the over/under being 48.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Nittany Lions are -174 and the Rebels are +146.)
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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 | -4 | -110 | -110 | 48.5 | -110 | -110 | -174 | +146 |
Penn State Pick Insights
- Penn State is 8-3-0 ATS this season.
- In games it has played as at least 4-point favorites this season, Penn State is 8-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in five of Penn State’s 11 games with a set total.
Penn State Stats & Insights
- Penn State ranks 62nd in total offense this season (391 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 391 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 ranks 93rd in passing yards this year (204.3 per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 154.9 passing yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has the 26th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (186.7 per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking best with just 68.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has the 55th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (40.6% conversion rate), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best with a 29.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Penn State has 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 compiled 2,336 yards (194.7 ypg) on 214-of-349 passing with 23 touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 170 rushing yards (14.2 ypg) on 69 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Kaytron Allen has 851 rushing yards on 162 carries with six touchdowns.
- 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, scoring one time.
- 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 put up a 312-yard season so far with six touchdowns, reeling in 30 passes on 47 targets.
- Tyler Warren’s 29 receptions are good enough for 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 is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 50 tackles, four TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
- Dominic DeLuca has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 18 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Ole Miss Betting Insights
- So far this year, Ole Miss has put together a 5-4-2 record against the spread.
- Ole Miss is 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 4 points or more this year.
- Ole Miss has hit the over in four of their 11 games with a set total (36.4%).
Ole Miss Pick Insights
- Ole Miss’ defense ranks 60th in the FBS with 371.9 total yards allowed per contest, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks 15th-best by compiling 455.6 total yards per contest.
- Ole Miss’ offense has been dominant, compiling 34.8 points per game (19th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 40th by giving up 22.3 points per game.
- Ole Miss is compiling 276.6 passing yards per contest on offense this season (26th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 220 passing yards per contest (59th-ranked) on defense.
- Ole Miss ranks 40th in the FBS with 179 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 70th with 151.9 rushing yards given up per game on defense.
- From an offensive angle, Ole Miss is generating a 36.7% third-down conversion percentage (86th-ranked). It ranks 61st in the FBS defensively (38.5% third-down rate allowed).
- Ole Miss has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +9 ranks 12th-best in the FBS, with 16 forced turnovers (75th in the nation) and seven turnovers committed (third in the nation).
Ole Miss’ Best Players
- Jaxson Dart has racked up 2,985 yards on 65.2% passing while collecting 20 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 377 yards with seven scores.
- Quinshon Judkins has run for 1,052 yards on 237 carries so far this year while scoring 15 times on the ground.
- Ulysses Bentley IV has racked up 92 carries and totaled 521 yards with four touchdowns.
- Tre Harris has registered 47 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 851 (70.9 yards per game). He’s been targeted 77 times and has eight touchdowns.
- Dayton Wade has put together a 769-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 52 passes on 76 targets.
- Jordan Watkins’ 53 catches (on 75 targets) have netted him 741 yards (61.8 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Cedric Johnson has 5.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 27 tackles.
- So far Trey Washington leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has totaled 68 tackles, one TFL, and three interceptions this season.
