Pittsburgh vs Michigan State Game Matchup
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Thursday, December 30th 2021 (7:00 PM EST)
Michigan State -3.5 (55.0) (-160)  Open: -4.0 | 63.0
Michigan State 31 - Pittsburgh: 21  (Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl)

 
Panthers (11 - 3) (10 - 4 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 33 - 28 (24 - 34 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Light Rain Predicted
Bowl Game Opt OutsOur Line: -0    (SP+ -6.5)
PPG only: PITT: 30 - MSU: 24 (54)
MSU Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
PITT Travel: 280 miles
Spartans (11 - 2) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 19 - 26 (20 - 25 @ Home)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Pittsburgh's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 9/4 Pittsburgh vs Massachusetts-38.056.0W 51 - 7
Sat 9/11 Pittsburgh at Tennessee-3.556.0W 41 - 34
Sat 9/18 Pittsburgh vs Western Michigan-14.059.0L 41 - 44
Sat 9/25 Pittsburgh vs New Hampshire-29.053.0W 77 - 7
Sat 10/2 Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech-3.057.5W 52 - 21
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/16 Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech-6.055.5W 28 - 7
Sat 10/23 Pittsburgh vs Clemson-3.547.0W 27 - 17
Sat 10/30 Pittsburgh vs Miami-9.561.0L 34 - 38
Sat 11/6 Pittsburgh at Duke-21.064.5W 54 - 29
Thu 11/11 Pittsburgh vs North Carolina-6.572.0W 30 - 23
Sat 11/20 Pittsburgh vs Virginia-12.569.0W 48 - 38
Sat 11/27 Pittsburgh at Syracuse-12.058.5W 31 - 14
Sat 12/4 Pittsburgh vs Wake Forest-3.572.5W 45 - 21
Thu 12/30 Pittsburgh vs Michigan State+3.555.0L 21 - 31
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Michigan State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Fri 9/3 Michigan State at Northwestern+3.045.5W 38 - 21
Sat 9/11 Michigan State vs Youngstown State-28.552.0W 42 - 14
Sat 9/18 Michigan State at Miami+7.057.5W 38 - 17
Sat 9/25 Michigan State vs Nebraska-3.555.0W 23 - 20
Sat 10/2 Michigan State vs Western Kentucky-10.566.5W 48 - 31
Sat 10/9 Michigan State at Rutgers-4.550.0W 31 - 13
Sat 10/16 Michigan State at Indiana-3.548.5W 20 - 15
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/30 Michigan State vs Michigan+4.050.5W 37 - 33
Sat 11/6 Michigan State at Purdue-2.553.0L 29 - 40
Sat 11/13 Michigan State vs Maryland-11.560.0W 40 - 21
Sat 11/20 Michigan State at Ohio State+19.570.5L 7 - 56
Sat 11/27 Michigan State vs Penn State+3.551.5W 30 - 27
Thu 12/30 Michigan State vs Pittsburgh-3.555.0W 31 - 21
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

PITT's OC vs MSU's DC      MSU's OC vs PITT's DC

Important Stats (2020)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
PITT0%32.90%000%000%28.40%0%0000
MSU0%19.30%000%000%26.10%0%0000
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
PITT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2020
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
PITT Offense1132.923.80%00000000%0%0%0%0%
MSU Defense726.124.70%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
PITT Defense1128.4340%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
MSU Offense719.320.40%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2020
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Pittsburgh110:000NAN%0%0000000100
Michigan State70:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2021)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
PITT Offense110%0%000000%0%0
MSU Defense70%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
PITT Defense110%0% - - - - 00%0%0
MSU Offense70%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2021)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
PITT Offense110%0%000000000%0%0%0
MSU Defense70%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
PITT Defense110%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
MSU Offense70%0%000000000%0%0%0

Pittsburgh's Power Ratings
Pittsburgh's Power Rating: #NR
Pittsburgh's Offense Rating: #NR
Pittsburgh's Defense Rating: #NR
2021 Talent Rating: #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Pittsburgh's 2021 Expected Record: -
Pittsburgh's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: 17.6 #9
Pittsburgh's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.2 #9
Pittsburgh's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.4 #29

Pittsburgh's SP+ Ratings
Pittsburgh's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: 17.6 #9
Pittsburgh's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.2 #9
Pittsburgh's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.4 #29

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
Pittsburgh:    Michigan State:

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Pittsburgh: 17.6   Michigan State: 11.2




Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: #NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: #NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: #NR
2021 Talent Rating: #36
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Michigan State's 2021 Expected Record: -

Michigan State's SP+ Ratings
Michigan State's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: 11.2 #28
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #31
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.7 #30

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


Pittsburgh Scoring
Offense: 32.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 23.8
Defense: 28.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 34

Pittsburgh's 2021 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 10 - 4 - 0
Record on Road: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 5 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Pittsburgh 30
Michigan State 24

Projected Total Points: 54
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 19.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 20.4
Defense: 26.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.7

Michigan State's 2021 Record
Record: 11 - 2
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Record at home: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202112/30Michigan State31Pittsburgh21Michigan StateMichigan State -3.5Michigan State55.0Under
200709/15Michigan State17Pittsburgh13Michigan State
200609/16Pittsburgh23Michigan State38Michigan State
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Michigan State310 Overs
Pittsburgh001 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 11 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams1 - 20 - 10 - 00 - 1

Pittsburgh Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2021Peach Bowl Pittsburgh vs Michigan State+3.555.0L 21 - 31
2019Lane Bowl Pittsburgh vs Eastern Michigan-12.551.0W 34 - 30
2018N/A Pittsburgh vs Stanford+3.552.5L 13 - 14
2016Pinstripe Bowl Pittsburgh vs Northwestern-3.063.0L 24 - 31
2015Military Bowl Pittsburgh vs Navy+5.0L 28 - 44
Michigan State Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2021Peach Bowl Michigan State vs Pittsburgh-3.555.0W 31 - 21
2019Pinstripe Bowl Michigan State vs Wake Forest-3.550.5W 27 - 21
2018N/A Michigan State vs Oregon-1.047.0L 6 - 7
2017Holiday Bowl Michigan State vs Washington State-2.547.5W 42 - 17
2015N/A Michigan State vs Alabama+9.5L 0 - 38
  
(#NR) Pittsburgh Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: 17.6 #9
Offense SP+ Rating: 38.2 #9
Defense SP+ Rating: 21.4 #29
Talent Rating: #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -

Pittsburgh has played in 6 Bowls in the last 5 years (2 - 4)
Pittsburgh has played in 19 Bowls since 2000 (7 - 12)
Pittsburgh     Ratings Matchup     Michigan State
Power #NR
#NR
Off #NR
#NR
Def #NR
#NR
Talent #37
#36
SP+ #9
#28
SP+ Off #9
#31
SP+ Def #29
#30

Rematch from Week 1
Michigan State -3.5 (55.0)
Michigan State won vs Pittsburgh this year (31-21)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Conditions: Light Rain
Temp: 64° - Wind: 7 mph


Team Information
Injuries: PITT | MSU
Depth Chart: PITT | MSU
Rosters: PITT | MSU
(#NR) Michigan State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: 11.2 #28
Offense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #31
Defense SP+ Rating: 21.7 #30
Talent Rating: #36
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Expected Record: -

Michigan State has played in 4 Bowls in the last 5 years (3 - 1)
Michigan State has played in 15 Bowls since 2000 (8 - 7)




  
Pittsburgh's OC
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Pittsburgh's DC
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