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The Peach Bowl sees the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ole Miss Rebels square off on Saturday, December 30, 2023. The matchup kicks off at 12:00 PM ET and airs on ESPN.
The Nittany Lions are the favorites (-3.5) in their matchup versus the Rebels, with the over/under at 48.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Nittany Lions are -168 and the Rebels are +138.)
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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 | -110 | -110 | 48.5 | -111 | -109 | -168 | +138 |
Penn State Pick Insights
- So far this season, Penn State has compiled an 8-3-0 record against the spread.
- Penn State has an 8-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Penn State games have gone over the point total on five of 11 occasions (45.5%).
Penn State Stats & Insights
- Penn State ranks 61st in total offense this year (391 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 391 yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has been finding success on both sides of the ball, ranking 12th-best in scoring offense (37.2 points per game) and third-best in scoring defense (11.4 points allowed per game).
- On defense, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fourth-best by allowing just 154.9 passing yards per game. The Nittany Lions rank 93rd on offense (204.3 passing yards per game).
- Penn State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the running game this season, ranking 25th-best in rushing offense (186.7 rushing yards per game) and second-best in rushing defense (68.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Penn State has the 58th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (40.6% percentage), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best with a 29.6% third-down percentage allowed.
- Penn State owns the best turnover margin in college football at +18, forcing 24 turnovers (eighth in the FBS) while turning it over six times (second in the FBS).
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has thrown for 2,336 yards (194.7 ypg) to lead Penn State, completing 61.3% of his passes and tossing 23 touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 170 rushing yards 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.
- Nicholas Singleton has piled up 702 yards on 163 attempts, scoring eight times. He’s grabbed 22 passes for 222 yards (18.5 per game) and one touchdown, as well.
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s 673 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 85 times and has totaled 53 receptions and four touchdowns.
- Theo Johnson has caught 30 passes for 312 yards (26 yards per game) and six touchdowns this year.
- Tyler Warren has a total of 295 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 29 throws and scoring seven touchdowns.
- Adisa Isaac paces the team with 7.5 sacks, and also has 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-leading 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 has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 3.5 points or more this year (0-2).
- The teams have hit the over in four of Ole Miss’ 11 games with a set total.
Ole Miss Pick Insights
- Ole Miss’ offense has been consistently moving the chains, accumulating 455.6 total yards per contest (15th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 59th by surrendering 371.9 total yards per game.
- Ole Miss’ offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 20th-best in the FBS with 34.8 points per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 22.3 points per game, which ranks 41st.
- Ole Miss is putting up 276.6 passing yards per game on offense this season (26th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 220 passing yards per contest (60th-ranked) on defense.
- Ole Miss ranks 41st in the FBS with 179 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 68th with 151.9 rushing yards given up per game on defense.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Ole Miss ranks 85th in the FBS (36.7% third-down conversion rate) and 62nd on the other side of the ball (38.5% third-down rate allowed).
- Ole Miss owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 14th-best at +9.
Ole Miss’ Best Players
- Jaxson Dart has compiled 2,985 yards (248.8 yards per game) while completing 65.2% of his passes and collecting 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 racked up 521 yards (on 92 attempts) with four touchdowns.
- Tre Harris has racked up 851 receiving yards on 47 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring eight touchdowns as a receiver.
- Dayton Wade has 52 receptions (on 76 targets) for a total of 769 yards (64.1 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Jordan Watkins’ 75 targets have resulted in 53 grabs for 741 yards and three touchdowns.
- Cedric Johnson leads the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 27 tackles.
- Ole Miss’ top-tackler, Trey Washington, has 68 tackles, one TFL, and three interceptions this year.
- John Saunders Jr. has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 50 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
