Georgia Southern at Wisconsin - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 16th 2023 (12:00 PM EDT)
Wisconsin -20.5 (65.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Wisconsin 35 - Georgia Southern: 14

 
Eagles (6 - 7) (4 - 8 - 1)
Coach Clay Helton (8 - 8)
Avg Score : 30 - 31 (25 - 36 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.3 - 7.7 (#92)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Wisconsin -17.5  (SP+ WIS -14)
Projected Score: GASO: 19 - WIS: 37 (56)
WIS Win prob: 94% | Cover: 54%
GASO Travel: 845 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Badgers (7 - 6) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Luke Fickell (2 - 1)
Avg Score : 24 - 20 (21 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.9 - 4.1 (#29)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Georgia Southern's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Georgia Southern vs The Citadel-34.053.5W 34 - 0UN
Sat 9/9 Georgia Southern vs UAB-7.063.0W 49 - 35OY
Sat 9/16 Georgia Southern at Wisconsin+20.565.5L 14 - 35UN
Sat 9/23 Georgia Southern at Ball State-6.060.0W 40 - 3UY
Sat 9/30 Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina-6.067.5W 38 - 28UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/14 Georgia Southern at James Madison+5.560.0L 13 - 41UN
Sat 10/21 Georgia Southern vs UL Monroe-16.560.5W 38 - 28ON
Thu 10/26 Georgia Southern vs Georgia State+1.063.0W 44 - 27OY
Sat 11/4 Georgia Southern at Texas State-2.069.0L 24 - 45UN
Sat 11/11 Georgia Southern at Marshall-1.556.5L 33 - 38ON
Sat 11/18 Georgia Southern vs Old Dominion-4.561.5L 17 - 20UN
Sat 11/25 Georgia Southern at App State+7.562.5L 27 - 55ON
Sat 12/16 Georgia Southern vs Ohio-1.548.5L 21 - 41ON

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Predictions for Georgia Southern's Schedule
Wisconsin's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Wisconsin vs Buffalo-29.052.5W 38 - 17ON
Sat 9/9 Wisconsin at Washington State-5.058.0L 22 - 31UN
Sat 9/16 Wisconsin vs Georgia Southern-20.565.5W 35 - 14UY
Fri 9/22 Wisconsin at Purdue-5.554.0W 38 - 17OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/7 Wisconsin vs Rutgers-12.544.0W 24 - 13UN
Sat 10/14 Wisconsin vs Iowa-8.033.5L 6 - 15UN
Sat 10/21 Wisconsin at Illinois-3.040.5W 25 - 21OY
Sat 10/28 Wisconsin vs Ohio State+14.548.0L 10 - 24UY
Sat 11/4 Wisconsin at Indiana-9.545.0L 14 - 20UN
Sat 11/11 Wisconsin vs Northwestern-9.543.5L 10 - 24UN
Sat 11/18 Wisconsin vs Nebraska-7.536.5W 24 - 17ON
Sat 11/25 Wisconsin at Minnesota-1.542.0W 28 - 14UY
Mon 1/1 Wisconsin vs LSU+9.559.5L 31 - 35OY

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Predictions for Wisconsin's Schedule
Important Stats (2023)
 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
GASO#55 (.21)45% (32)30.248% (21)3.13 (64)11745% (40)3023.64 (88)#118 (.27)45% (107)30.545% (94)45% (115)4.45 (123)51.82.41.6
WIS#84 (.16)44% (50)23.550% (15)3.52 (7)15138% (100)1914.02 (55)#17 (.1)40% (47)20.240% (41)42% (72)2.98 (13)44.21.21.2
 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
GASO#68 (.19)43% (65)46% (44)2.84 (101)12840% (85)2384.57 (17)#105 (.23)45% (108)47% (109)44% (102)3.81 (71)48.31.71.5
WIS#97 (.14)42% (73)46% (39)3.16 (46)15438% (107)1974.02 (57)#80 (.18)43% (88)45% (86)42% (81)4.17 (105)37.51.51



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
GASO Offense1330.225.245.3%3.642.423419117302435%64%48%45%17%.21
WIS Defense1320.217.740.4%2.981.2 - - - - - 51%48%40%42%17%.1
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
GASO Defense1330.536.244.9%4.451.6 - - - - - 49%50%45%45%22%.27
WIS Offense1323.52143.6%4.021.2183421511914.747%52%50%38%15%.16

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Georgia Southern1331:0623.146%59%5.851.82.41.671.8430.8
Wisconsin1326:5318.345%28%5.144.21.21.25.82.2129.2
Run Game Stats (2023)
 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
GASO Offense1335% (130)48% (21)29117.1416 (89).23 (25)3.13 (64)78% (35)10% (63)1.05 (41)
WIS Defense1351% (78)40% (41) - - - - .09 (38)3.06 (57)64% (20)11% (42)0.96 (44)
 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
GASO Defense1349% (55)45% (94) - - - - .25 (122)3.16 (85)72% (59)14% (7)1.13 (116)
WIS Offense1347% (92)50% (15)32.3151.34.721 (54).22 (31)3.52 (7)74% (67)8% (26)0.89 (116)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
GASO Offense1364% (4)45% (40)28.944.4302.26.810.526 (31)20 (133).26 (74)1.4 (131)30% (41)34% (35).41 (42)8% (114)2.1 (62)
WIS Defense1348% (51)42% (72) - - - - - - 12 (37).19 (21)1.4 (15)32% (63)28% (36).27 (43)6% (61)2 (51)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
GASO Defense1350% (81)45% (115) - - - - - - 13 (26).3 (89)1.5 (32)31% (96)35% (120).49 (127)9% (5)2.1 (81)
WIS Offense1352% (41)38% (100)19.533191.15.89.811 (117)5 (6).13 (116)1.4 (132)30% (34)34% (42).28 (85)7% (106)1.7 (132)

Georgia Southern's Power Ratings
Georgia Southern's Power Rating: -8.20  #109
Georgia Southern's Offense Rating: 16.14  #69
Georgia Southern's Defense Rating: 13.87  #111
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 2%  #68
Georgia Southern's 2023 Expected Record: 5.30 - 7.70
Georgia Southern's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.4  #80
Georgia Southern's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.7  #40
Georgia Southern's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.6  #120

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Georgia Southern: -8.20   Wisconsin: 11.27

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Georgia Southern: -4.4   Wisconsin: 9.9




Wisconsin's Power Ratings
Wisconsin's Power Rating: 11.27  #28
Wisconsin's Offense Rating: 16.47  #67
Wisconsin's Defense Rating: 4.78  #26
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 22  #31
Wisconsin's 2023 Expected Record: 8.90 - 4.10
Wisconsin's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 9.9  #28
Wisconsin's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.1  #90
Wisconsin's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.7  #6

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


Georgia Southern Scoring
Offense: 30.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 25.2
Defense: 30.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 36.2

Georgia Southern's 2023 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Wisconsin 37
Georgia Southern 19


Total Points: 56

Based on Last 4 Games
Georgia Southern 21
Wisconsin 21

Total Points: 43

Based on Entire Season
Wisconsin 28
Georgia Southern 23

Total Points: 51
Wisconsin Scoring
Offense: 23.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 21
Defense: 20.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.7

Wisconsin's 2023 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/16Wisconsin35Georgia Southern14Wisconsin -20.5Wisconsin65.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Wisconsin110 Overs
Georgia Southern001 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#109) GASO at (#28) WIS
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatGASOWIS
Power RatePwr #109 #28
SP+SP+ #80 #28
Perf GradeGrade #75 #55
OffenseOff #76 #72
DefenseDef #81 #29
Spec TeamsST #48 #53
TalentTal #1 #1
Blue ChipsBC% #68 #31
Georgia Southern on Offense
CategoryCat
GASO OffWIS Def
Perf GradePerf #76 #29
SuccessSuc #32 #47
ExplosiveExp #95 #19
PPAPPA #55 #17
PowerPwr #69 #26
SP+SP+ #40 #6
Pts POPPO #88 #13
HavocHav #91 #44
Georgia Southern Run Game
CategoryCat
GASO OffWIS Def
Run GameRun #64 #38
Run SuccessRSuc #21 #41
Run ExplRExp #41 #44
PPAExp #25 #38
Run BlockR Blk #106 -
OL YdsOLY #64 #57
Stuff RateStuff #106 #54
TackleTak -  #22
Georgia Southern Pass Game
CategoryCat
GASO OffWIS Def
Pass GamePass #59 #50
Pass SuccessPSuc #40 #72
Pass ExplPExl #131 #15
PPAExp #74 #21
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #34 #59
F7 HavocF7 #63 #42
DB HavocDB #114 #61
Wisconsin on Offense
CategoryCatWIS OffGASO Def
Perf GradePerf #72 #81
SuccessSuc #50 #107
ExplosiveExp #131 #83
PPAPPA #84 #118
PowerPwr #67 #111
SP+SP+ #90 #120
Pts POPPO #55 #123
HavocHav #54 #4
Wisconsin Run Game
CategoryCat
WIS OffGASO Def
Run GameRun #97 #66
Run SuccessRSuc #15 #94
Run ExplRExp #116 #116
PPAExp #31 #122
Run BlockR Blk #33 -
OL YdsOLY #7 #85
Stuff RateStuff #5 #61
TackleTak -  #48
Wisconsin Pass Game
CategoryCatWIS OffGASO Def
Pass GamePass #55 #78
Pass SuccessPSuc #100 #115
Pass ExplPExl #132 #32
PPAExp #116 #89
Pass Block/RushP Blk #24 #105
F7 HavocF7 #26 #7
DB HavocDB #106 #5
Program Comparison
WIS 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
'25 Profile: Down to Average P4

GASO 5 Year Profile: Consistent Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Camp Randall Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 69°
Rematch from Week 3
Wisconsin -20.5 (65.5)
Wisconsin won vs Georgia Southern this year (35-14)

Previous Matchups
Wisconsin beat Georgia Southern in 2023 (35-14)

  
GASO's OC Bryan Ellis (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Davis Brin (Tr)36255266%378124196.8
JC French (Tr)131681%122117.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jalen White16088995.645
OJ Arnold7541145.539
David Mbadinga2211225.129
Dalen Cobb75107.315
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Khaleb Hood10194859.443
Derwin Burgess Jr.74813611.068
Dalen Cobb40601215.076
Jjay Mcafee37378410.232

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GASO's DC Brandon Bailey (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marques Watson-Trent11613422
Tyrell Davis655003
Khadry Jackson576122
Marc Stampley II563103
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isaac Walker249637
Elhadj Fall195411
Marques Watson-Trent11613422
Da'Shawn Davis258320
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Shemar Bartholomew3830014
Damel Hickman (Tr)362017
Isaac Walker249637

WIS's OC Phil Longo (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Tanner Mordecai (Tr)20431465%2065946.6
Braedyn Locke (Tr)7615250%778515.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Braelon Allen181984125.452
Jackson Acker7232224.533
Chez Mellusi5130746.089
Tanner Mordecai (Tr)9030343.419
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Will Pauling (Tr)74837611.353
Bryson Green (Tr)32480215.054
Chimere Dike19328117.341
Skyler Bell3829717.830

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WIS's DC Colin Hitschler (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Hunter Wohler1206146
Jake Chaney807310
Jordan Turner617332
Maema Njongmeta599351
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Darryl Peterson4710542
C.J. Goetz5911452
James Thompson Jr.296312
Jordan Turner617332
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Hunter Wohler1206146
Ricardo Hallman343005
Alexander Smith273105