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Penn St. Nittany Lions (3-1; 0-0 Big Ten) at Indiana Hoosiers (2-2; 0-0 Big Ten)
12:00 p.m. ET, October 5, 2013--Big Ten Network
MemorialStadium (Capacity: 52,929) / Bloomington, IA
| Penn State | Value (Nat'l Rank) | Value (Nat'l Rank) | Indiana | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Offense (ypg) | 197.0 (50) |
247.8 (115) |
Rushing Defense (ypg) |
|
| Passing Offense (ypg) | 264.3 (40) |
215.5 (52) |
Passing Defense (ypg) | Push |
| Pass Efficiency | 135.82 (61) | 114.75 (37) |
Pass Efficiency Defense | Push |
| Total Offense (ypg) | 461.3 (45) |
463.3 (106) |
Total Defense (ypg) |
|
| Scoring Offense (ppg) | 33.3 (51) |
32.8 (97) |
Scoring Defense (ppg) | |
| Rushing Defense (ypg) | 101.8 (17) |
198.8 (49) |
Rushing Offense (ypg) | |
| Passing Defense (ypg) | 183.3 (23) |
348.5 (8) |
Passing Offense (ypg) | Push |
| Pass Efficiency Defense | 105.06 (20) |
161.38 (21) |
Pass Efficiency | Push |
| Total Defense (ypg) | 285.9 (T-11) |
547.3 (8) |
Total Offense (ypg) | Push |
| Scoring Defense (ppg) | 14.5 (T-13) |
44.5 (10) |
Scoring Offense (ppg) | Push |
| Net Punting Yds | 35.37 (85) |
22.5 (6) |
Punt Return Yds |
|
| Punt Return Yds | 11.78 (41) |
34.36 (99) |
Net Punting Yds |
|
| Kickoff Return Yds | 22.08 (52) |
17.63 (16) |
Kickoff Return Defense | |
| Kickoff Return Defense | 23.16 (94) |
18.5 (104) |
Kickoff Return Yds | Push |
| Turnover Margin | -.8 (T-100) |
-.5 (T-92) |
Turnover Margin | Push |
| Penalty Yds/Game | 31.75 (T-11) |
56.25 (80) |
Penalty Yds/Game |
|
| Sacks | 2.0/gm (T-51) |
1.0 (T-21) |
Sacks Allowed | |
| Sacks Allowed | 2.5/gm (T-98) |
2.5 (T-30) |
Sacks |
|
| Redzone Offense (%) | 100% (T-1) |
77.8% (T-49) |
Redzone Defense (%) | |
| Redzone Defense (%) | 87.5% (T-83) |
77.3% (90) |
Redzone Offense (%) | Push |
| Redzone TD % | 80% | 61.11% |
Redzone TD % Defense | Push |
| Redzone TD % Defense | 50% |
77.3% |
Redzone TD % | |
| 3rd Down Conv. % | 21.2% (120) |
36.5% (47) |
3rd Down Defense % |
|
| 3rd Down Defense % | 30.2% (21) |
50% (T-23) |
3rd Down Conv. % | Push |
| 4th Down Conv. % | 77.8% (9) |
50% (T-56) |
4th Down Defense % | |
| 4th Down Defense % | 0% (T-1) |
40% (T-78) |
4th Down Conv. % |
|
| 1st Downs | 90 (T-69) |
99 (90) |
1st Downs Allowed | Push |
| 1st Downs Allowed | 51 (5) |
99 (42) |
1st Downs | |
| Time of Posession | 29:47 (56) |
25:48 (115) |
Time of Posession |
|
Difference <25 in National Rank = Push
Difference >25 in National Rank =
Difference >50 in National Rank =
Difference >75 in National Rank =
Difference >100 in National Rank =
Note: The Redzone TD% and Redzone TD% Defense are calculated by me and not ranked by the NCAA. Determining who has the advantage in these categories is strictly my arbitrary judgment.
Quick thoughts: Quite honestly, I expected to see more red on there--especially when it comes to the Hoosier offense versus our defense. Instead, that matchup features all pushes and one advantage to PSU.
Punting, sacks (both allowed and gotten) and third down offense have been an issue for the Nittany Lions all year, so those categories are not surprisingly where Indiana's favored the most. I was not surprised to see we're favored when it comes to fourth downs, and our ability to score in the redzone. And my known favorite, punting, seems to favor the receiving team no matter which of the two punters are on the field.
Ultimately, I think it will come down to our offense performing well, sustaining long drives and letting our defense rest to keep it up to snuff.
What say you all?
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