Rutgers at Pittsburgh - 2008 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, October 25th 2008 (3:30 PM EDT)
Rutgers 54 - Pittsburgh: 34  (Big East)

 
Scarlet Knights (8 - 5) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 29 - 19 (30 - 22 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
RUTG is playing their 7th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: RUTG: 22 - PITT: 22 (44)
RUTG Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
RUTG Travel: 292 miles
Panthers (9 - 4) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 27 - 22 (27 - 23 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Rutgers's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Mon 9/1 Rutgers vs Fresno State-23.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 9/11 Rutgers vs North Carolina-23.5
Sat 9/20 Rutgers at Navy+2.5
Sat 9/27 Rutgers vs Morgan State-23.5
Sat 10/4 Rutgers at West Virginia+2.5
Sat 10/11 Rutgers at Cincinnati+2.5
Sat 10/18 Rutgers vs UConn-23.5
Sat 10/25 Rutgers at Pittsburgh+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/8 Rutgers vs Syracuse-23.5
Sat 11/15 Rutgers at South Florida+2.5
Sat 11/22 Rutgers vs Army-23.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 12/4 Rutgers vs Louisville-23.5
Mon 12/29 Rutgers vs NC State-23.5

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Predictions for Rutgers's Schedule
Pittsburgh's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Pittsburgh vs Bowling Green-23.5
Sat 9/6 Pittsburgh vs Buffalo-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Pittsburgh vs Iowa-23.5
Sat 9/27 Pittsburgh at Syracuse+2.5
Thu 10/2 Pittsburgh at South Florida+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Pittsburgh at Navy+2.5
Sat 10/25 Pittsburgh vs Rutgers-23.5
Sat 11/1 Pittsburgh at Notre Dame+2.5
Sat 11/8 Pittsburgh vs Louisville-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati+2.5
Fri 11/28 Pittsburgh vs West Virginia-23.5
Sat 12/6 Pittsburgh at UConn+2.5
Wed 12/31 Pittsburgh vs Oregon State-23.5

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Predictions for Pittsburgh'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
RUTG.0543%2940%2.7312843%282-0.08.0338%18.833%40%038.81.71.8
PITT-.0140%27.138%2.5713939%218-0.09-.0237%21.539%33%033.82.42
 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
RUTG#84 (.16)43% (67)44% (69)2.92 (88)16442% (63)1894.19 (44)#106 (.23)43% (85)48% (113)40% (59)4.03 (92)33.80.60.9
PITT#91 (.15)42% (85)45% (56)3.1 (53)11939% (97)2564.11 (49)#35 (.12)38% (25)38% (20)38% (38)3.68 (57)58.21.31.2



Overall Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
RUTG Offense132930.242.5%-0.081.7203981282823.945%53%40%43%3%.05
PITT Defense1321.523.237.3%02 - - - - - 49%49%39%33%3%-.02
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
RUTG Defense1318.82237.6%01.8 - - - - - 55%43%33%40%4%.03
PITT Offense1327.126.540.1%-0.092.4183421392183.749%49%38%39%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
Rutgers1318:3520.340%40%4.538.81.71.800132.2
Pittsburgh1319:0718.435%68%4.433.82.4200233.6
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
RUTG Offense1345%40%32.51283.921-.092.7361%0%0.62
PITT Defense1349%39% - - - - -.052.6775%0%0.73
 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
RUTG Defense1355%33% - - - - -.072.4254%0%0.87
PITT Offense1349%38%37.8139.13.729-.092.5773%0%0.66

Pass Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
RUTG Offense1353%43%19.231.92828.814.72615.181.232%32%.173%1.4
PITT Defense1349%33% - - - - - - 16.021.234%29%.123%1.3
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
RUTG Defense1343%40% - - - - - - 10.191.235%31%.24%1.4
PITT Offense1349%39%16.429.3217.57.413.31014.11.331%32%.162%1.3

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

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Rutgers:    Pittsburgh:




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

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Rutgers Scoring
Offense: 29 PPG
Offense on Road: 30.2
Defense: 18.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 22

Rutgers's 2008 Record
Record: 8 - 5
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
Rutgers 22
Pittsburgh 22

Total Points: 44

Based on Last 4 Games
Pittsburgh 21
Rutgers 19

Total Points: 39

Based on Entire Season
Rutgers 26
Pittsburgh 24

Total Points: 50
Pittsburgh Scoring
Offense: 27.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.5
Defense: 21.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 23.2

Pittsburgh's 2008 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201211/24Pittsburgh27Rutgers6
201110/08Rutgers34Pittsburgh10
201010/23Pittsburgh41Rutgers21
200910/16Rutgers17Pittsburgh24
200810/25Pittsburgh34Rutgers54
200711/17Rutgers20Pittsburgh16
200610/21Pittsburgh10Rutgers20
200509/30Rutgers37Pittsburgh29
200410/23Pittsburgh41Rutgers17
200310/18Rutgers32Pittsburgh42
200209/21Pittsburgh23Rutgers3
200111/10Rutgers0Pittsburgh42
200009/22Pittsburgh29Rutgers17
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Pittsburgh800 Overs
Rutgers500 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams8 - 50 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams5 - 80 - 00 - 00 - 0

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

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

Weather Forecast
Playing in Acrisure Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 56° - Wind: 11 mph
Rematch from Week 9
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Rutgers won at Pittsburgh this year (54-34)

No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
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