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The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ole Miss Rebels will meet for the Peach Bowl on December 30, 2023, with kickoff at 12:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Rebels are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4), versus 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 | -4 | -110 | -110 | 48.5 | -110 | -110 | -177 | +148 |
Penn State Pick Insights
- Penn State has posted a 8-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Penn State has an 8-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 4 points or more this season.
- Penn State has gone over in five of its 11 games with a set total (45.5%).
Penn State Stats & Insights
- Penn State ranks 61st in total offense this year (391 yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 391 yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (12th-best with 37.2 points per game) and scoring defense (third-best with 11.4 points allowed per game) this season.
- Penn State owns the 92nd-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (204.3 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking fourth-best with just 154.9 passing yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has been clicking on all fronts in the running game this year, 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).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 10th-best by giving up a 29.6% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 58th (40.6% third-down conversion rate).
- Penn State has forced 24 total turnovers (ninth in the FBS) this season and have turned it over six times (second in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +18, the best in college football.
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has 2,336 passing yards for Penn State, completing 61.3% of his passes and throwing 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.
- Kaytron Allen has carried the ball 162 times for a team-high 851 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times as a runner.
- 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’s team-leading 673 yards as a receiver have come on 53 receptions (out of 85 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Theo Johnson has hauled in 30 receptions totaling 312 yards, finding the end zone six times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Tyler Warren has compiled 29 receptions for 295 yards, an average of 24.6 yards per game. He’s scored seven times as a receiver this season.
- Adisa Isaac has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 13 TFL and 36 tackles.
- Penn State’s top-tackler, Kobe King, has 50 tackles, four TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
- Daequan Hardy has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 13 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Ole Miss Betting Insights
- So far this season, Ole Miss has compiled a 5-4-2 record against the spread.
- Ole Miss has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 4 points or more this season (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 thriving, posting 455.6 total yards per game (15th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 60th by giving up 371.9 total yards per game.
- Ole Miss’ offense has been thriving, compiling 34.8 points per contest (20th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 40th by giving up 22.3 points per game.
- With 276.6 passing yards per game on offense, Ole Miss ranks 26th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 59th, allowing 220 passing yards per game.
- Ole Miss ranks 39th in the FBS with 179 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 68th with 151.9 rushing yards allowed per contest on defense.
- From an offensive standpoint, Ole Miss is putting up a 36.7% third-down conversion rate (86th-ranked). It ranks 60th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (38.5% third-down rate allowed).
- Ole Miss owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 12th-best at +9.
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 run for 377 yards with seven scores.
- 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 piled up 521 yards (on 92 attempts) with four touchdowns.
- Tre Harris’ 851 receiving yards (70.9 yards per game) are a team high. He has 47 catches 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 has racked up 741 reciving yards (61.8 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Cedric Johnson has racked up 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 27 tackles.
- Trey Washington has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 68 tackles, one TFL, and three interceptions so far.
