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Drew Allar and the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ole Miss Rebels play in the Peach Bowl. The matchup is at 12:00 PM ET on December 30, 2023, and airs on ESPN.
The game is on ESPN, if you're looking for how to watch.
Learn more about the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ole Miss Rebels.
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How to Watch Penn State vs. Ole Miss
- When: Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
- TV: Watch on ESPN
Penn State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | vs. West Virginia | W 38-15 | -21 |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. Delaware | W 63-7 | -21 |
| 9/16/2023 | at Illinois | W 30-13 | -14 |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. Iowa | W 31-0 | -14 |
| 9/30/2023 | at Northwestern | W 41-13 | -27 |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. UMass | W 63-0 | -42 |
| 10/21/2023 | at Ohio State | L 20-12 | +4 |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Indiana | W 33-24 | -31 |
| 11/4/2023 | at Maryland | W 51-15 | -7.5 |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. Michigan | L 24-15 | +4.5 |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. Rutgers | W 27-6 | +4.5 |
| 11/24/2023 | vs. Michigan State | W 42-0 | -22.5 |
| 12/30/2023 | vs. Ole Miss | - |
Nittany Lions 2023 Stats & Insights
- Penn State ranks 63rd in total offense this year (391 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 391 yards allowed per game.
- On defense, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking third-best by allowing just 154.9 passing yards per game. The Nittany Lions rank 94th on offense (204.3 passing yards per game).
- The Nittany Lions have been shining on both sides of the ball, ranking 11th-best in scoring offense (37.2 points per game) and third-best in scoring defense (11.4 points allowed per game).
- The Nittany Lions have the 27th-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (186.7 per game), and they've been more effective defensively, ranking best with only 68.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- On defense, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking seventh-best by surrendering a 29.6% third-down conversion rate. The team's offense ranks 54th (40.6% third-down conversion rate).
- The Nittany Lions have the best turnover margin in college football at +18, forcing 24 turnovers (11th in the FBS) while turning it over six times (second in the FBS).
Penn State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 2,336 YDS (61.3%) / 23 TD / 1 INT 170 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 14.2 RUSH YPG |
| Nicholas Singleton | RB | 702 YDS / 8 TD / 58.5 YPG / 4.3 YPC 22 REC / 222 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 18.5 REC YPG |
| Kaytron Allen | RB | 851 YDS / 6 TD / 70.9 YPG / 5.3 YPC 14 REC / 81 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 6.8 REC YPG |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 53 REC / 673 YDS / 4 TD / 56.1 YPG |
| Adisa Isaac | DE | 36 TKL / 13 TFL / 7.5 SACK |
| Abdul Carter | LB | 43 TKL / 4 TFL / 4.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Curtis Jacobs | LB | 46 TKL / 6 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Kobe King | LB | 50 TKL / 4 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
Ole Miss' 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | vs. Mercer | W 73-7 | - |
| 9/9/2023 | at Tulane | W 37-20 | -11 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. Georgia Tech | W 48-23 | -17 |
| 9/23/2023 | at Alabama | L 24-10 | +7 |
| 9/30/2023 | vs. LSU | W 55-49 | +2.5 |
| 10/7/2023 | vs. Arkansas | W 27-20 | -12.5 |
| 10/21/2023 | at Auburn | W 28-21 | -6.5 |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Vanderbilt | W 33-7 | -24 |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. Texas A&M | W 38-35 | -3 |
| 11/11/2023 | at Georgia | L 52-17 | +11.5 |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. UL Monroe | W 35-3 | -36.5 |
| 11/23/2023 | at Mississippi State | W 17-7 | -10 |
| 12/30/2023 | at Penn State | - |
Rebels 2023 Stats & Insights
- Ole Miss' defense ranks 60th in the FBS with 371.9 total yards allowed per contest, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 14th-best by generating 455.6 total yards per contest.
- Ole Miss' pass offense has been consistently moving the chains, compiling 276.6 passing yards per game (25th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 60th by giving up 220 passing yards per game.
- The Rebels' offense has been consistently moving the chains, accumulating 34.8 points per contest (18th-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 38th by surrendering 22.3 points per game.
- With 179 rushing yards per game on offense, the Rebels rank 38th in the FBS. On defense they rank 71st, giving up 151.9 rushing yards per game.
- Ole Miss is putting up a 36.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (87th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 38.5% third-down rate (61st-ranked) on defense.
- The Rebels sport a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 10th-best at +9.
Ole Miss 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2,985 YDS (65.2%) / 20 TD / 5 INT 377 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 31.4 RUSH YPG |
| Quinshon Judkins | RB | 1,052 YDS / 15 TD / 87.7 YPG / 4.4 YPC 21 REC / 135 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 11.3 REC YPG |
| Tre Harris | WR | 47 REC / 851 YDS / 8 TD / 70.9 YPG |
| Dayton Wade | WR | 52 REC / 769 YDS / 4 TD / 64.1 YPG |
| Trey Washington | S | 68 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD |
| Jared Ivey | DE | 37 TKL / 7 TFL / 5.5 SACK |
| Ashanti Cistrunk | LB | 57 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| John Saunders Jr. | S | 50 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD |
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