Both of these teams are being touted as 2 of the hottest teams in the country. Both of these teams are on long winning streaks (17 straight between them). Both of these teams have faced 2 decent teams each during their respective streaks.
Interesting info:
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Interesting info:
- Penn State faced 9 bowl teams in 13 games. USC faced 5 bowl teams in 12 games.
- USC is really good in limiting plays of 10+ and 20+ yards (top 15 nationally in each), but are one of the worst in allowing plays of 30+ (74th nationally). PSU is top 7 nationally in plays of 20+, 30+ and 40+ yards.
- Against FBS teams with winning records, both offenses are nearly identical in total yards. However, PSU averages scoring 12 PPG more against those teams.
- PSU has faced 2 top 40 passing offenses this year (USC is #38). In those 2 games (Indiana and Purdue), PSU allowed 63% completion and allowed its 2 highest passing yardage totals for the season (average of 320 yards). If not for 9 turnovers by those two teams...
- Tyler Davis is perfect for his career (over a season and a half) on kicks that have crossed the line of scrimmage. His only misses have been blocks.
- Big discrepancy in time of possession: PSU is #101, USC is #30.
- Big discrepancy in 3rd down conversions: PSU is #121, and USC is #16.
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