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Beaver Stadium is the venue where the Penn State Nittany Lions (6-1) will battle the Indiana Hoosiers (2-5) on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
The Nittany Lions are very heavy favorites (currently -31) in their matchup versus the Hoosiers, with the over/under being 45 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Nittany Lions are -8889 and the Hoosiers are +2350.)
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Game Info for Penn State vs. Indiana
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- 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 | -31 | -110 | -110 | 45 | -111 | -109 | -8889 | +2350 |
Penn State Pick Insights
- Penn State has gone 5-1-0 ATS this season.
- In games it has played as at least 31-point favorites this season, Penn State is 1-0 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Penn State’s six games with a set total.
Penn State Stats & Insights
- Penn State owns the 60th-ranked offense this year (400 yards per game), and has been even more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking best with only 218.1 yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (ninth-best with 39.7 points per game) and scoring defense (second-best with 9.7 points allowed per game) this season.
- On defense, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking second-best by giving up just 147 passing yards per game. The Nittany Lions rank 79th on offense (218.7 passing yards per game).
- Penn State owns the 34th-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (181.3 per game), and has been better on defense, ranking fourth-best with just 71.1 rushing yards allowed per game.
- On defense, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking eighth-best by surrendering a 29% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 57th (41.7% third-down conversion rate).
- Penn State has the best turnover margin in college football at +11, forcing 14 turnovers (13th in the FBS) while turning it over three times (second in the FBS).
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has 1,445 yards passing for Penn State, completing 61% of his passes and tossing 13 touchdowns this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Nicholas Singleton, has carried the ball 98 times for 410 yards (58.6 per game), scoring six times. He’s also caught 14 passes for 117 yards and one touchdown.
- Kaytron Allen has collected 401 yards on 87 carries, scoring three times.
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s 454 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 57 times and has registered 37 receptions and three touchdowns.
- Theo Johnson has hauled in 16 passes while averaging 27.6 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Harrison Wallace III has been the target of 20 passes and compiled 15 catches for 161 yards, an average of 23 yards per contest.
- Adisa Isaac has 5.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has eight TFL and 18 tackles.
- Penn State’s top-tackler, Curtis Jacobs, has 30 tackles, three TFL, and one sack this year.
- Daequan Hardy has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 10 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
Indiana Betting Insights
- Indiana is 2-4-0 against the spread this season.
- Indiana has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 31 points or more this season (0-1).
- Four of Indiana’s six games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Indiana Pick Insights
- Indiana ranks 16th-worst in total yards per game (311.7), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 61st in the FBS with 366.1 total yards allowed per contest.
- Indiana ranks ninth-worst in points per game (17.9), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 96th in the FBS with 29.3 points ceded per contest.
- Indiana’s pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with 191.7 passing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is generating 198 passing yards per game, which ranks 102nd.
- Indiana has been outplayed on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking 22nd-worst in rushing yards (113.7 per game) and 25th-worst in rushing yards surrendered (174.4 per game).
- From an offensive perspective, Indiana is generating a 37.6% third-down conversion rate (88th-ranked). It ranks 55th in the FBS defensively (36.5% third-down rate allowed).
- Indiana has compiled six forced turnovers (119th in the FBS) and committed 10 turnovers (63rd in the FBS) this season for a -4 turnover margin that ranks 104th in the FBS.
Indiana’s Best Players
- Tayven Jackson has 914 passing yards, or 130.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60.9% of his passes and has thrown two touchdowns with five interceptions.
- Jaylin Lucas has carried the ball 55 times for a team-high 247 yards (35.3 per game) with two touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 29 receptions this season are good for 212 yards, and he’s scored two touchdowns in the passing game.
- Christian Turner has racked up 52 carries and totaled 227 yards with two touchdowns.
- Cam Camper paces his squad with 285 receiving yards on 17 catches with one touchdown.
- Donaven McCulley has recorded 224 receiving yards (32 yards per game) and one touchdown on 20 receptions.
- Lanell Carr paces the team with three sacks, and also has five TFL and 19 tackles.
- Aaron Casey, Indiana’s tackle leader, has 52 tackles, six TFL, and three sacks this year.
- Phillip Dunnam has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 35 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
