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Anthony Simpson will lead the UMass Minutemen (1-6) into their game versus the Penn State Nittany Lions (5-0) at Beaver Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Nittany Lions are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -43) versus the Minutemen. The over/under for this matchup is 57.5 points.
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Game Info for Penn State vs. UMass
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- 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 | -43 | -110 | -110 | 57.5 | -110 | -110 | N/A | N/A |
Penn State Pick Insights
- So far this season, Penn State has compiled a 4-0-0 record against the spread.
- Two of Penn State’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Penn State Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Penn State has been a top-25 unit, ranking best by allowing just 210.6 yards per game. The offense ranks 43rd (430.4 yards per game).
- Penn State has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (11th-best with 40.6 points per game) and scoring defense (second-best with 9.6 points allowed per game) this year.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking best by allowing just 139.6 passing yards per game. The Nittany Lions rank 68th on offense (235.6 passing yards per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking sixth-best by giving up only 71 per game. The Nittany Lions rank 27th on offense (194.8 rushing yards per game).
- Penn State ranks 35th in third-down conversion rate this season (44.9%), but has been shining on defense, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with a 27.3% third-down percentage allowed.
- Penn State has forced 12 total turnovers (ninth in the FBS) this season and have turned it over one time (first in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +11, the best in college football.
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has thrown for 1,092 yards (218.4 ypg) to lead Penn State, completing 64.6% of his passes and tossing nine touchdown passes this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 78 rushing yards on 31 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Kaytron Allen has 307 rushing yards on 69 carries with two touchdowns.
- This season, Nicholas Singleton has carried the ball 74 times for 283 yards (56.6 per game) and six touchdowns, while also racking up 111 yards through the air with one touchdown.
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s leads his squad with 372 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 25 catches (out of 36 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Tyler Warren has caught 14 passes for 115 yards (23 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Zuriah Fisher leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and seven tackles.
- Curtis Jacobs, Penn State’s top tackler, has 17 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
- Daequan Hardy leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting three tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
UMass Betting Insights
- So far this year, UMass has put together a 3-4-0 record against the spread.
- Six of UMass’ seven games with a set total have hit the over (85.7%).
UMass Pick Insights
- UMass has not been getting things done defensively, ranking eighth-worst with 452.1 total yards surrendered per game. It has been more effective offensively, compiling 396.4 total yards per contest (66th-ranked).
- UMass has been struggling defensively, ranking second-worst with 39.4 points surrendered per game. It has been more productive on offense, compiling 26.1 points per contest (87th-ranked).
- With 253.7 passing yards per game on offense, UMass ranks 53rd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 75th, surrendering 232 passing yards per contest.
- UMass’ defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, ceding 220.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 86th with 142.7 rushing yards per contest.
- UMass ranks 91st in the FBS with a 36.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 107th with a 43.8% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- After forcing eight turnovers (58th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 10 times (94th in the FBS) this season, UMass sports the 92nd-ranked turnover margin of -2.
UMass’ Best Players
- Carlos Davis has thrown for 886 yards (126.6 ypg) while completing 61.4% of his passes and collecting six touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
- Kay’Ron Adams has run for 661 yards on 130 carries so far this year while scoring six times on the ground.
- Gregroy Desrosiers has totaled 107 yards on 18 carries with one touchdown, while also catching 12 passes for 148 yards and two scores.
- Simpson’s 566 receiving yards (80.9 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 33 receptions on 51 targets with three touchdowns.
- Mark Pope has collected 272 receiving yards (38.9 yards per game) and one touchdown on 20 receptions.
- George Johnson has racked up 262 reciving yards (37.4 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Billy Wooden leads the team with four sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has amassed four TFL and 24 tackles.
- Tyler Rudolph has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 16 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and three passes defended to his name.
