The Mustangs will play the Nittany Lions on Saturday, December 21st, 2024, in the annual CFP First Round Presented By Allstate event. The matchup takes place at Beaver Stadium. Check local listings for coverage on TNT, Max.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Best Mustangs at Nittany Lions Odds
| Underdog SMU | Favorite Penn State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog SMU | Favorite Penn State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Penn State is a -8.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while SMU is a +8.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 52.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 52.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Penn State is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and SMU is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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SMU
Penn State
12/21/24 12:00pm EST | +8.5 -110-8.5 -110 |
Underdog SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 SMU underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 Penn State favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
SMU at Penn State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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SMU
Penn State
First Team To Score
12/21/24 12:00pm EST | +125-160Bet |
SMU
Penn State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/21/24 12:00pm EST | +135-200+10000Bet |
SMU
Penn State
Game to Overtime
12/21/24 12:00pm EST | Yes +1150No -10000Bet |
SMU
Penn State
Both Teams Score 10+
12/21/24 12:00pm EST | Yes -1000No +550Bet |
| BetMGM | |
SMU
Penn State
Both Teams Score 20+
12/21/24 12:00pm EST | Yes -125No +100Bet |
SMU
Penn State
Both Teams Score 30+
12/21/24 12:00pm EST | Yes +450No -700Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Bowls | SMU vs Penn State Saturday, December 21st, 2024 CFP First Round Presented By Allstate | PSU 38, SMU 10 Beaver Stadium | Penn State by 28 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| ACC | |||||||||
| #11 SMU | 8-0 | 1.000 | 11 | 3 | 511 | 309 | 6-1 | 5-1 | L2 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| #6 Penn State | 8-1 | 0.889 | 12 | 2 | 475 | 223 | 7-1 | 5-0 | W1 |
SMU & Penn State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
SMU Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM SMU YR: futures available
Penn State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Penn State | +450 Bet |
SMU & Penn State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | SMU vs Nevada | SMU 29, NEV 24 Saturday, August 24th, 2024 |
| Week 1 | Houston Christian vs SMU | SMU 59, HCU 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | BYU vs SMU | BYU 18, SMU 15 Friday, September 6th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | TCU vs SMU | SMU 66, TCU 42 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Florida State vs SMU | SMU 42, FSU 16 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | SMU vs Louisville | SMU 34, LOU 27 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Stanford | SMU 40, STAN 10 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | SMU vs Duke | SMU 28, DUKE 27 (OT) Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Pittsburgh vs SMU | SMU 48, PITT 25 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Boston College vs SMU | SMU 38, BC 28 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | SMU vs Virginia | SMU 33, UVA 7 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | California vs SMU | SMU 38, CAL 6 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Week 15 | Clemson vs SMU | CLEM 34, SMU 31 Saturday, December 7th, 2024 |
| Bowls | SMU vs Penn State CFP First Round Presented By Allstate | PSU 38, SMU 10 Saturday, December 21st, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Penn State vs West Virginia | PSU 34, WVU 12 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Bowling Green vs Penn State | PSU 34, BGSU 27 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Penn State | PSU 56, KENT 0 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State | PSU 21, ILL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | UCLA vs Penn State | PSU 27, UCLA 11 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Penn State vs USC | PSU 33, USC 30 (OT) Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Penn State vs Wisconsin | PSU 28, WIS 13 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Ohio State vs Penn State | OSU 20, PSU 13 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Washington vs Penn State | PSU 35, WASH 6 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Penn State vs Purdue | PSU 49, PUR 10 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Penn State vs Minnesota | PSU 26, MINN 25 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Maryland vs Penn State | PSU 44, MD 7 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Week 15 | Penn State vs Oregon | ORE 45, PSU 37 Saturday, December 7th, 2024 |
| Bowls | SMU vs Penn State CFP First Round Presented By Allstate | PSU 38, SMU 10 Saturday, December 21st, 2024 |
| CFP | Penn State vs Boise State CFP Quarterfinal At The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl | Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 7:30 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the SMU vs Penn State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the SMU vs Penn State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the SMU vs Penn State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other December 21, 2024 NCAAFB Games
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- South Dakota vs Montana State - 12/21/24 3:30pm EST
- Clemson vs Texas - 12/21/24 4:00pm EST
- Tennessee vs Ohio State - 12/21/24 8:10pm EST