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    At 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Penn State Nittany Lions (6-1) are at home against the Indiana Hoosiers (2-5).

    The Hoosiers are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +32) versus the Nittany Lions (with an over/under of 46 points).

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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
    Penn State vs Indiana Betting Information
    Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
    Penn State -32 -110 -110 46 -111 -109 -9000 +2500

    Penn State Pick Insights

    • Penn State has a 5-1-0 record against the spread this season.
    • When it has played as at least 32-point favorites this season, Penn State is 1-0 against the spread.
    • Three of Penn State’s six games with a set total have hit the over (50%).

    Penn State Stats & Insights

    • Penn State ranks 60th in total offense this year (400 yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking best in the FBS with 400 yards allowed per game.
    • Penn State has been shining on both offense and defense, ranking ninth-best in scoring offense (39.7 points per game) and second-best in scoring defense (9.7 points allowed per game).
    • Penn State ranks 80th in passing yards this season (218.7 per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with 147 passing yards allowed per game.
    • Penn State ranks 33rd in rushing yards this season (181.3 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 71.1 rushing yards allowed per game.
    • Penn State ranks 57th in third-down conversion rate this year (41.7%), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with a 29% third-down conversion rate allowed.
    • Penn State owns the best turnover margin in college football at +11, forcing 14 turnovers (12th 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 recording 13 touchdowns this season.
    • Nicholas Singleton has 410 rushing yards on 98 carries with six touchdowns. He’s also added 14 catches for 117 yards (16.7 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
    • Kaytron Allen has piled up 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 collected 37 receptions and three touchdowns.
    • Theo Johnson has grabbed 16 passes while averaging 27.6 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
    • Harrison Wallace III’s 15 grabs have turned into 161 yards.
    • Adisa Isaac has racked up 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording eight TFL and 18 tackles.
    • Curtis Jacobs is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 30 tackles, three TFL, and one sack.
    • Daequan Hardy leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 10 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.

    Indiana Betting Insights

    • Indiana is 2-4-0 against the spread this year.
    • Indiana is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 32-point underdogs.
    • The teams have hit the over in four of Indiana’s six games with a set total.

    Indiana Pick Insights

    • Indiana’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, generating 311.7 total yards per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 61st with 366.1 total yards ceded per contest.
    • Indiana has been struggling offensively, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS with 17.9 points per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, allowing 29.3 points per contest (96th-ranked).
    • Indiana has been thriving on pass defense, surrendering just 191.7 passing yards per game (23rd-best). On offense, it ranks 102nd in the FBS by putting up 198 passing yards per game.
    • In terms of rushing, this season has been difficult for Indiana on both sides of the ball, as it is compiling only 113.7 rushing yards per contest (22nd-worst) and ceding 174.4 rushing yards per game (25th-worst).
    • Indiana is putting up a 37.6% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (88th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 36.5% third-down rate (54th-ranked) on defense.
    • With six forced turnovers (118th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (64th in the FBS) this season, Indiana ranks 104th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.

    Indiana’s Best Players

    • Tayven Jackson has recored 914 passing yards, or 130.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60.9% of his passes and has collected two touchdowns with five interceptions.
    • The team’s top rusher, Jaylin Lucas, has carried the ball 55 times for 247 yards (35.3 per game), with two touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 212 receiving yards (30.3 per game) on 29 catches with two receiving touchdowns.
    • Christian Turner has collected 227 yards (on 52 carries) with two touchdowns.
    • Cam Camper has hauled in 285 receiving yards on 17 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
    • Donaven McCulley has caught 20 passes and compiled 224 receiving yards (32 per game) with one touchdown.
    • Lanell Carr has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also recording five TFL and 19 tackles.
    • Indiana’s leading tackler, Aaron Casey, 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.
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