Iowa at Michigan State - 2008 Matchup Preview
Iowa logo Iowa Hawkeyes at Michigan State SpartansMichigan State logo
Saturday, October 4th 2008 (12:00 PM EDT)
Michigan State 16 - Iowa: 13  (Big Ten)

 
Hawkeyes (9 - 4) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 30 - 13 (31 - 15 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
MSU is playing their 6th straight game
IOWA is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: IOWA: 20 - MSU: 21 (41)
IOWA Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
IOWA Travel: 369 miles, 1 hrs behind
Spartans (9 - 4) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 22 (22 - 15 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Iowa's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Iowa vs Maine-23.5
Sat 9/6 Iowa vs Florida International-23.5
Sat 9/13 Iowa vs Iowa State-23.5
Sat 9/20 Iowa at Pittsburgh+2.5
Sat 9/27 Iowa vs Northwestern-23.5
Sat 10/4 Iowa at Michigan State+2.5
Sat 10/11 Iowa at Indiana+2.5
Sat 10/18 Iowa vs Wisconsin-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Iowa at Illinois+2.5
Sat 11/8 Iowa vs Penn State-23.5
Sat 11/15 Iowa vs Purdue-23.5
Sat 11/22 Iowa at Minnesota+2.5
Thu 1/1 Iowa vs South Carolina-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Iowa's Schedule
Michigan State's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Michigan State at California+2.5
Sat 9/6 Michigan State vs Eastern Michigan-23.5
Sat 9/13 Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic-23.5
Sat 9/20 Michigan State vs Notre Dame-23.5
Sat 9/27 Michigan State at Indiana+2.5
Sat 10/4 Michigan State vs Iowa-23.5
Sat 10/11 Michigan State at Northwestern+2.5
Sat 10/18 Michigan State vs Ohio State-23.5
Sat 10/25 Michigan State at Michigan+2.5
Sat 11/1 Michigan State vs Wisconsin-23.5
Sat 11/8 Michigan State vs Purdue-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Michigan State at Penn State+2.5
Thu 1/1 Michigan State vs Georgia-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Michigan State's Schedule
Important Stats (2008)
 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
IOWA.0445%30.345%3.1818942%194-0.07-.0339%1334%41%-0.1134.322.5
MSU-.0138%25.137%2.3913037%2280-.0136%22.135%36%-0.1846.21.81.9
 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
IOWA#100 (.14)42% (72)44% (63)2.92 (89)18540% (94)1213.77 (84)#30 (.11)42% (72)46% (97)39% (51)3.37 (27)26.30.81.8
MSU#105 (.13)42% (86)45% (50)2.76 (109)11838% (107)2183.34 (116)#85 (.19)42% (69)39% (25)45% (111)4.06 (98)63.31.60.9



Overall Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
IOWA Offense1330.331.445.1%-0.072213701891944.856%41%45%42%2%.04
MSU Defense1322.115.136.1%-0.181.9 - - - - - 47%52%35%36%2%-.01
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
IOWA Defense131314.639%-0.112.5 - - - - - 44%53%34%41%3%-.03
MSU Offense1325.121.638.5%01.8193431302283.353%44%37%37%2%-.01

Additional Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Iowa1319:1320.741%50%4.134.322.500235.1
Michigan State1318:4318.735%60%5.146.21.81.900233.9
Run Game Stats (2008)
 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
IOWA Offense1356%45%39.6188.74.830.033.1879%0%0.65
MSU Defense1347%35% - - - - -.052.8265%0%0.78
 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
IOWA Defense1344%34% - - - - -.122.4463%0%0.63
MSU Offense1353%37%39.3130.23.324-.122.3963%0%0.57

Pass Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
IOWA Offense1341%42%14.424.6194.27.913.51611.081.230%36%.142%1.2
MSU Defense1352%36% - - - - - - 14.041.236%27%.112%1.6
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
IOWA Defense1353%41% - - - - - - 23.04136%29%.073%1.2
MSU Offense1344%37%16.530.7228.47.413.91110.131.334%29%.162%1.5

Iowa's Power Ratings
Iowa's Power Rating: NR
Iowa's Offense Rating: NR
Iowa's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Iowa's 2008 Expected Record: -
Iowa's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Iowa's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Iowa's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Iowa:    Michigan State: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Iowa:    Michigan State:




Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan State's 2008 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Iowa Scoring
Offense: 30.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 31.4
Defense: 13 PPG
Defense on Road: 14.6

Iowa's 2008 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Michigan State 21
Iowa 20

Total Points: 41

Based on Last 4 Games
Michigan State 23
Iowa 15

Total Points: 38

Based on Entire Season
Iowa 25
Michigan State 19

Total Points: 44
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 25.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 21.6
Defense: 22.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.1

Michigan State's 2008 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202511/22Iowa20Michigan State17Iowa -17.5Michigan State43.0Under
202410/19Michigan State32Iowa20Iowa -7Michigan State39.5Over
202309/30Iowa26Michigan State16Iowa -10Push36.5Over
202011/07Iowa49Michigan State7Iowa -5.5Iowa46.0Over
201709/30Michigan State17Iowa10Michigan State -3.5Michigan State44.5Under
201512/05Iowa13Michigan State16Michigan State -4Iowa50.0Under
201310/05Iowa14Michigan State26Iowa -2Michigan State0
201210/13Michigan State16Iowa19
201111/12Iowa21Michigan State37
201010/30Iowa37Michigan State6
200910/24Michigan State13Iowa15
200810/04Michigan State16Iowa13
200710/27Iowa34Michigan State27
200410/02Iowa38Michigan State16
200309/27Michigan State20Iowa10
200210/12Iowa44Michigan State16
200110/13Michigan State31Iowa28
200010/06Iowa21Michigan State16
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Michigan State843 Overs
Iowa1023 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams13 - 54 - 22 - 22 - 0
Road Teams5 - 132 - 40 - 22 - 2

(#) IOWA at (#) MSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatIOWAMSU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Iowa on Offense
CategoryCat
IOWA OffMSU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Iowa Run Game
CategoryCat
IOWA OffMSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Iowa Pass Game
CategoryCat
IOWA OffMSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Michigan State on Offense
CategoryCatMSU OffIOWA Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Michigan State Run Game
CategoryCat
MSU OffIOWA Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Michigan State Pass Game
CategoryCatMSU OffIOWA Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

IOWA 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Spartan Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 50°
Rematch from Week 6
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Michigan State won vs Iowa this year (16-13)

Previous Matchups
Michigan State beat Iowa last year (32-20)
Iowa beat Michigan State in 2023 (26-16)

  
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