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Penn State Nittany Lions vs SMU Mustangs: Key Matchup Insights

Updated:Dec 27, 2024 1:32 PM EST

The Penn State Nittany Lions are set to face off against the SMU Mustangs at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA, on December 21, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. This highly anticipated matchup will be broadcast live on TNT. The Nittany Lions, boasting a strong home record as seen on our NCAAF standings page, are favored with a point spread of -8.5. In their recent performances, Penn State demonstrated resilience, although they fell short in their last matchup against Oregon Ducks with a score of 37-45. Meanwhile, SMU Mustangs are coming off a tightly contested game against Clemson Tigers, losing 34-31. The starting quarterback for Penn State is expected to be their dependable leader, with the backup ready if needed, while SMU's offense will look to capitalize on their opponent's defensive gaps. With an over/under set at 52.5, bettors have a lot to consider in terms of offensive prowess and defensive strategies. The game promises dynamic play, with both teams vying for supremacy in this bowl season encounter.

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ATS Records

SMU

Penn State

All
  • All
  • 1st half
  • 2nd half
  • 1st quarter
  • 2nd quarter
  • 3rd quarter
  • 4th quarter
8-6 (89th)Against the Spread8-8 (124th)
11-3 (30th)Straight Up13-3 (17th)
+1.8Straight Up Units-0.7
8-6Over / Under7-9

TEAM MATCHUP

SMU

Penn State

OFF
DEF
OFF
DEF
36.5Points33.1
429.5Total Yards430.2
6.5Yards Per Play7
261.9Passing Yards227.9
19.9 - 31.1 (63.8%)Completions-Attempts18.3 - 27.3 (66.8%)
8.7Yards Per Passing Play8.7
8.3Sacks-Yards Lost8.9
167.6Rushing Yards202.3
38.7Attempts38.4
4.3Yards Per Rush5.3
22.71st Downs22.9
11.4Passing11.1
9.4Rushing10.5
1.9Penalties1.4
5.9 / 13.1 (44.6%)3rd Down5.6 / 12.1 (45.9%)
0.7 / 1.4 (52.6%)4th Down1.1 / 1.6 (72%)
3.6 / 4.3 (83.3%)Red Zone3.7 / 4.1 (89.4%)
8.2 (78.1)Penalties (Yards)5.3 (50.1)
0.9Interceptions0.6
0.9Fumbles Lost0.3
69.9Total Plays65.8
6.9Kickoffs6.2
1.6Returns1.1
34.1Yards23.9
20.7Yards Per Return21.2
3.2Punts3.3
1.9Returns1.4
16.9Yards8.5
9.1Yards Per Return5.9

Recent Results

SMU

Penn State

Game
Score
ATS
O/U
vs Clemson
Dec 7, 2024
L
31-34
L
-2½
O
56½
vs California
Nov 30, 2024
W
38-6
W
-12½
U
54½
at Virginia
Nov 23, 2024
W
33-7
W
-11½
U
54½
vs Boston College
Nov 16, 2024
W
38-28
L
-18½
O
54½
vs Pittsburgh
Nov 2, 2024
W
48-25
W
-7
O
56½
at Duke
Oct 26, 2024
W
28-27
L
-10½
O
49½
at Stanford
Oct 19, 2024
W
40-10
W
-16½
U
52½
at Louisville
Oct 5, 2024
W
34-27
W
+6½
O
55½
vs Florida State
Sep 28, 2024
W
42-16
W
-6
O
46½
Game
Score
ATS
O/U
at Oregon
Dec 7, 2024
L
37-45
L
+3
O
51½
vs Maryland
Nov 30, 2024
W
44-7
W
-26½
O
50½
at Minnesota
Nov 23, 2024
W
26-25
L
-11½
O
45½
at Purdue
Nov 16, 2024
W
49-10
W
-29½
O
51½
vs Washington
Nov 9, 2024
W
35-6
W
-13½
U
47½
vs Ohio State
Nov 2, 2024
L
13-20
L
+3
U
47½
at Wisconsin
Oct 26, 2024
W
28-13
W
-6½
U
47½
at USC
Oct 12, 2024
W
33-30
L
-3½
O
52
vs UCLA
Oct 5, 2024
W
27-11
L
-29½
U
48
vs Illinois
Sep 28, 2024
W
21-7
L
-19½
U
48½
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Penn State

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Date
Time
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Date
Time
at Boise State
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Dec 31, 2024
19:30 EST
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Jan 9, 2025
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