Penn State - Michigan Stat Comparison

by BSD on Oct 14, 2008 10:44 AM EDT in Game Previews

				Advantage
Rush Offense (yd/game)	235.1 (12)	102.5 (21)	Rush Defense (yd/game)	Push
Pass Offense (yd/game)	247 (31)	241.7 (94)	Pass Defense (yd/game)
QB Rating	153.3 (15)	121.0 (60)	Opp. QB Rating
Total Offense (yd/game)	482.1 (9)	344.2 (54)	Total Defense (yd/game)
Sacks Allowed/Game	.86 (12)	2.33 (29)	Sacks/Game
3rd Down Conv. Offense	52.3% (6)	35.3% (46)	3rd Down Conv. Defense
Scoring Offense (PPG)	45.3 (7)	24.8 (64)	Scoring Defense (PPG)
Rush Defense (yd/game)	89.9 (11)	130.7 (76)	Rush Offense (yd/game)
Pass Defense (yd/game)	169.4 (21)	160.8 (102)	Pass Offense (yd/game)
Opp. QB Rating	94.0 (7)	102.3 (108)	QB Rating
Total Defense (yd/game)	259.3 (8)	291.5 (109)	Total Offense (yd/game)
Scoring Defense	11.0 (6)	18.8 (100)	Scoring Offense
Sacks/Game	2.71 (17)	1.33 (33)	Sacks Allowed/Game
3rd Down Conv. Defense	27.6% (5)	27.2% (116)	3rd Down Conv. Offense
Kickoff Defense	22.6 (82)	20.7 (76)	Kickoff Returns	Push
Kickoff Returns	29.2 (3)	20.1 (48)	Kickoff Defense
Net Punting	34.7 (64)	5.69 (99)	Punt Returns
Punt Returns	12.2 (41)	43.1 (2)	Net Punting
Takeaways	15 (19)	19 (113)	Giveaways
Giveaways	7 (13)	11 (58)	Takeaways
Penalty YPG	31.1 (7)	37.7 (44)	Penalty YPG

There isn't much you can say here. Michigan is a bad team this year. If we don't beat them now we never will.

Defensively they are pretty respectable but far from great. The defensive line is impressive as their rushing defense numbers indicate. But the secondary is vulnerable and teams like Utah, Notre Dame, and Toledo were able to take advantage of that.

Offensively there isn't much to be scared about with Michigan. Take Sam McGuffie out of the game and you have neutralized half their offense. Odoms and Mathews are wide receivers with potential, but they have quarterbacks that struggle with accuracy and decision making skills. Whether it's Threet or Sheridan there isn't much to be scared of from the quarterback position.

The one aspect of Michigan's game that is going to make life difficult for us will be the punting of Zoltan Mesko - Space Emperor (of Space!). By the end of his day he may need a hip replacement with all the punting he'll be doing, but he will ensure the Penn State offense at least has a long field to work with. Unless of course Derrick Williams busts another return to the house.

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Oh man

I don’t know what we should do when the opponents have a third down situation. If we stop them, then they bring their best matchup onto the field. They might be taking advantage of us all day with their punting.

by The JuggerNitt on Oct 14, 2008 10:54 AM EDT 0 recs

slap hands!

It’s kind of like in “Waterboy” where the opposing coach took a knee and punted the ball away in order to keep Bobby off the field….. Taking advantage of matchups by punting

by JoePaPa on Oct 14, 2008 11:29 AM EDT up 0 recs

kickoff defense vs M kickoff returns

As a wolverine fan, this shouldn’t be a push. I’m setting the over/under on fumbled kickoff returns at 2. (note: i did not specify turnovers, just fumbles)

by formerlyanonymous on Oct 14, 2008 11:09 AM EDT 0 recs

For who....

Williams has had some problems as well. They have been masked by three kick returns for touchdowns, but he has had problems holding on to the ball.

"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008

by jesse. on Oct 14, 2008 11:14 AM EDT up 0 recs

Wow

I just screen capped and saved that stat comparison just for the sheer unbelievability of it.

by Kunk on Oct 14, 2008 11:20 AM EDT 0 recs

i hate Michigan

even with these stats… there’s still a bit a fear. I wait for this game all year and get disappointed everytime… itll be a long fall this year.

WIth that said. I think we will crush them. 51-6

by hawaiipennstatefan on Oct 14, 2008 11:25 AM EDT 0 recs

I would like to see

A score like that.

Although 61-0 would be even better.

And 70-0 better still.

I want them beaten so bad the U. of M. gives up football entirely, like the U. of Pacific did a few years back.

by CDRS on Oct 15, 2008 8:17 AM EDT up 0 recs

Fear Zoltan!!!

Apparently that is all PSU need fear against Michigan. That is comforting, very comforting.

by GLORYOFOLDSTATE on Oct 14, 2008 11:31 AM EDT 0 recs

If only...

DWill didn’t muff his punts 50% of the time… oh boy.

by deihlba on Oct 14, 2008 11:42 AM EDT 0 recs

Seriously

Someone needs to tell him it’s ok to let a punt drop and bounce at mid field. There is no reason to run up under it and make a diving catch at the 45 yard line. Just let it roll ten yards and let DC and the boys do the rest.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Oct 14, 2008 11:46 AM EDT up 0 recs

Michelle (yea that's right, i said it) Shaw

better hope Stupar on special teams or Bowman on defense doesn’t get an open shot at him. I’m sure they would love to thank him for being a snake like his coach.

PSU Softball

by QBsneak12 on Oct 14, 2008 12:13 PM EDT 0 recs

PSU

PSU 31
Mich 17

Also…for those that LJSR to be next HC…http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3642364

it’s not only his players that have issues, look at his kid…3 incidents against women?

by SweepTheLeg on Oct 14, 2008 12:54 PM EDT 0 recs

Suggested improvement

Mike- next time you publish this comparison, could you add a column to show the difference in standings (i.e. 9, 63, 45 for the first three rows) for the various rankings instead of making us do the math ourselves? I bet it won’t hold true for tOSU, but this table gets even more impressive when you look at those numbers.

There is a tractor in the parking lot, West Virginia license EIEIO. Your lights are on.

by leeharvey418 on Oct 15, 2008 7:29 AM EDT 0 recs