The Penn State Nittany Lions (5-6) and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-6) square off on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at SHI Stadium in a clash of Big Ten opponents.

The Nittany Lions are expected to win by at least two scores (currently -13.5) against the Scarlet Knights. The over/under for this game is 55.5 points.

Below you’ll find our preview for this this matchup between the Nittany Lions and the Scarlet Knights, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

Penn State vs. Rutgers betting lines

• Spread favorite: Nittany Lions (-13.5)
• Moneyline: Nittany Lions (-599), Scarlet Knights (+442)
• Total: 55.5 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Penn State vs. Rutgers betting info and stats

Penn State is 4-7-0 against the spread so far this season. Penn State has yet to cover the spread when playing as the favorite by at least 13.5 points (a 0-5 ATS record). Penn State has won three of its six games played when favored on the moneyline this season. Rutgers has an against-the-spread record of 5-6-0 so far this season. Rutgers has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 13.5 points (0-3). This is the eighth game this year Rutgers is an underdog on the moneyline and has gone 1-6 in such contests.

Penn State vs. Rutgers recent stats and trends

Penn State Nittany Lions

• Penn State is a perfect 3-0 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Penn State and its opponents have hit the over two times in those games.
• Penn State’s past three games have ended with an average of 48.5 points scored. That’s 7.0 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

• Rutgers is 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall in its last three games.
• Rutgers and its opponents did not hit the over in any of those games.
• The last three Rutgers games averaged 58.5 total points, 3.0 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Penn State vs. Rutgers key players

Penn State Nittany Lions

• Drew Allar has thrown for 1,100 yards (183.3 ypg) to lead Penn State, completing 64.8% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 172 rushing yards on 36 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• The team’s top rusher, Kaytron Allen, has carried the ball 188 times for 1,077 yards (97.9 per game), scoring 14 times.
• This season, Nicholas Singleton has carried the ball 114 times for 463 yards (42.1 per game) and 11 touchdowns, while also racking up 196 yards through the air with one touchdown.
• Trebor Pena’s leads his squad with 416 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 40 receptions (out of 56 targets) and scored one touchdown.
• Devonte Ross has grabbed 26 passes while averaging 35.3 yards per game and scoring five touchdowns.
• Kyron Ware-Hudson has a total of 265 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 22 passes and scoring two touchdowns.
• Dani Dennis-Sutton has 6.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 8.0 TFL and 34 tackles.
• Amare Campbell is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 82 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
• Zane Durant has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 24 tackles, 4.0 TFL, four sacks, and one pass defended to his name.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

• Athan Kaliakmanis leads Rutgers with 2,786 yards on 213-of-346 passing with 17 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
• Antwan Raymond has run for 1,052 yards on 215 carries so far this year while scoring 12 times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 16 catches, totaling 163 yards and one touchdown through the air.
• Ja’shon Benjamin has piled up 328 yards (on 68 carries) with two touchdowns.
• KJ Duff has totaled 55 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 957 (87.0 yards per game). He’s been targeted 88 times and has six touchdowns.
• Ian Strong has totaled 725 receiving yards (80.6 yards per game) and five touchdowns on 49 receptions.
• DT Sheffield’s 71 targets have resulted in 42 grabs for 550 yards and four touchdowns.
• Eric O’Neill paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
• Jett Elad has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 62 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions so far.