Iowa Hawkeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions Prediction, 9/23/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023

Location: Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Nittany Lions (-10)

Total/Over-Under: 41

The Iowa Hawkeyes (3-0) are en route to Beaver Stadium on Saturday, September 23, 2023 where they will take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0). Iowa opens as 10-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 41.

The Iowa Hawkeyes come into this matchup with a record of 3-0 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Hawkeyes played against the Western Michigan Broncos and took home the win by a score of 41-10. Cade McNamara finished 9/19 with 103 yds passing and 2 TDs. He had a QB rating of 106.6 and ended the game with 2 picks. Leshon Williams was the rushing leader for the Hawkeyes with 12 attempts for 145 yards (12.1 yds per carry). The Iowa Hawkeyes rushed the ball a total of 43 different times and accumulated 254 yds, which came out to an average of 5.9 yds per attempt. When all was said and done, they tallied 65 plays which converted into 387 yds. Iowa relinquished 7 completions on 18 attempts for a total of 122 yds, and a completion percentage of 38.9%. Against the run, the Hawkeyes gave up 117 yards on 36 attempts, which is an average of 3.3 yds per run allowed.

The Hawkeyes have racked up 906 total yards for the year. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, Iowa has compiled 4 touchdowns via the pass and 5 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 different times. Iowa has accrued 46 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 8 penalties for 55 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 151.3 yards via the ground game which is 75th in the nation. Concerning getting in the endzone, the Iowa Hawkeyes hold an average of 28.3 PPG.

Regarding yards through the air, the Hawkeyes have conceded 538 yds which has them ranked 32nd in the country. They have given up 179.3 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 56.4%. For the season, they have yielded 286.0 yards/game which ranks them 32nd in the nation. They have given up 3 touchdowns through the air and 0 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing an average of 3.5 yards per rush and 106.7 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have given up 320 running yards through 3 games. The Hawkeyes are ranked 19th in Division 1 in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 12.3 points per game.

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The Nittany Lions head into this matchup 3-0 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Nittany Lions got the win with a final of 30-13 against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Drew Allar finished the game with 208 yards on 16/33 through the air while his quarterback rating was 101.4. He didn't toss any picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 6.3. Kaytron Allen carried the ball 13 times for 54 yards, finishing the contest with 4.2 yards per attempt for Penn State. The Nittany Lions finished the game with a total of 383 yards and they ran 77 plays (5.0 yards per play). Penn State ran the football for 4.1 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 164 yds on 40 attempts. Penn State relinquished 29 rushing attempts for 62 yards (2.1 yards per carry). The Nittany Lions pass defense gave up a completion rate of 56.8%, relinquishing 292 yards on 25 out of 44 passing.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Nittany Lions rank 14th in D-1 holding an average of 43.7 PPG. The Penn State Nittany Lions are averaging 467.3 yards per contest, which is good for 26th in D-1. The Penn State offense has racked up 130 penalty yds on 15 infractions, which has them sitting 89th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 0 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 0 fumbles and they have tallied 81 first downs. During this campaign thus far, the Nittany Lions have thrown for a total of 777 yards via the pass along with an average of 259.0 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 50th in the nation. They have an average of 208.3 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 625 yards in total.

The Nittany Lions are conceding 11.7 points per contest, ranking them 13th in college football. Penn State has given up a total of 290 yards rushing (96.7 yards per outing) as well as 4 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. This season, they have given up 35 points in total. They have allowed the opposition 1 touchdown from the passing game and 170.7 yards/game, which has them sitting 22nd in D-1. The Nittany Lions defense has taken the field for 181 plays, ranking them 27th in Division 1. They have earned 2 fumbles and 5 interceptions over the course of the season.

Who will win tonight's Hawkeyes/Nittany Lions college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Hawkeyes +10

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