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CFP First Round Game: S Methodist at Penn St: Recap

Saturday Dec 21, 2024 12:00 pm - University Park, PA
Odds: Penn State by 9, Total Points: 51

Matchup Menu: SMU @ PSU

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Game Winner Pick Confidence Projection
Penn St SMU 24.0%
PSU 76.0%
ATS Pick Confidence Projection
PSU -9.0 SMU 49.6%
PSU 50.4%
Totals Pick Confidence Projection
Over 51.0 Over 50.7%
Under 49.3%
Money Line Value Pick Confidence Projection
Lay Off SMU -2.4%
PSU -1.7%
Final Score Projection Likely Score Vegas Implied Actual
SMU 20.9 21 21.0 10
PSU 30.3 30 30.0 38

Offensive Stat Comparison

Stat SMU PSU
Yards/Play 5.9 6.4
Points/Play 0.492 0.494
Rush Play % 53.10% 57.37%
Pass Play % 46.90% 42.63%
Completion % 63.44% 66.82%
3D Conv % 42.94% 45.88%
RZ Scoring % 81.48% 89.39%

Defensive Stat Comparison

Stat SMU PSU
Opp Yards/Play 4.6 4.5
Opp Points/Play 0.313 0.252
Opp Completion % 57.17% 60.13%
Opp 3D Conv % 33.68% 36.82%
Opp RZ Scoring % 76.19% 70.73%