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Sep 10, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) dives over the line of scrimmage into the end-zone for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, September 9th, the (1-0) Pittsburgh Panthers will be on the road to take on the (1-0) Penn State Nittany Lions.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Penn State 38.7 – Pittsburgh 22.3 with an over/under of 61.1.
2017-18 Statistics (127 total teams):
Passing offense: Penn State 322.0 YPG > Pittsburgh 140.0 YPG
Rushing offense: Penn State 247.0 YPG > Pittsburgh 208.0 YPG
Scoring offense: Penn State 52.0 PPG > Pittsburgh 28.0 PPG
Scoring defense: Penn State 0.0 PPG > Pittsburgh 21.0 PPG
Passing defense: Penn State 86.0 YPG > Pittsburgh 311.0 YPG
Rushing defense: Penn State 73.0 YPG > Pittsburgh 107.0 YPG
Turnover Margin Per Game: Penn State 0.0 = Pittsburgh 0.0
Strength of schedule:
Penn State is (1-0) with a 52-0 home victory over Akron. Pittsburgh is (1-0) with a 28-21 overtime home win against Youngstown State.
Summary:
Penn State certainly took care of business against Akron in their 52-0 victory. Penn State outgained Akron in yardage 569-159. The possession battle was nearly identical which means the Nittany Lions offense would often score quickly. Trace McSorely threw for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns. Saquon Barkley helped his case to win the Heisman Trophy with 246 total yards and 2 touchdowns. The Penn State defense was dominant as they were one of only eight teams to shut out their opponent in week one.
Pittsburgh received quite a scare when Youngstown State took them into overtime. Pittsburgh was actually outgained in yardage 418-348 which is pretty concerning when they are about to face a Penn State team that is clicking on all cylinders. Max Browne was not very impressive in his Panthers debut passing for only 140 yards and a touchdown. Pittsburgh’s defense played very poorly and will need to step up their game against an explosive Penn State offense.
Bottom Line:
Penn State should have their way with a Pittsburgh defense that struggled mightily last week. The multi-faceted ability of Saquon Barkley is going to make the Nittany Lions offense tough to stop. Pittsburgh should put up some points but this will end in a Penn State blowout.
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