Rutgers at Indiana - 2023 Matchup Preview
Rutgers logo Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Indiana Hoosiers(#19)Indiana logo
Saturday, October 21st 2023 (12:00 PM EDT)
Rutgers -6 (39.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Rutgers 31 - Indiana: 14  (Big Ten)

 
Scarlet Knights (7 - 6) (7 - 4 - 2)
Coach Greg Schiano (15 - 22)
Avg Score : 23 - 21 (11 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.8 - 7.2 (#81)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
RUTG is playing their 8th straight game
Our Line: Rutgers -5.5   (SP+ RUTG -9.5)

Projected Score: RUTG: 24 - IND: 18 (42)
RUTG Win prob: 66% | Cover: 50%
RUTG Travel: 646 miles
Hoosiers (3 - 9) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Tom Allen (31 - 42)
Avg Score : 22 - 30 (21 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.9 - 8.1 (#118)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Rutgers's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 9/3 Rutgers vs Northwestern-5.039.0W 24 - 7UY
Sat 9/9 Rutgers vs Temple-7.543.5W 36 - 7UY
Sat 9/16 Rutgers vs Virginia Tech-6.537.5W 35 - 16OY
Sat 9/23 Rutgers at Michigan+24.044.5L 7 - 31UY
Sat 9/30 Rutgers vs Wagner-46.052.5W 52 - 3OY
Sat 10/7 Rutgers at Wisconsin+12.544.0L 13 - 24UY
Sat 10/14 Rutgers vs Michigan State-4.038.5W 27 - 24ON
Sat 10/21 Rutgers at Indiana-6.039.5W 31 - 14OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/4 Rutgers vs Ohio State+19.042.5L 16 - 35OY
Sat 11/11 Rutgers at Iowa-2.527.5L 0 - 22UN
Sat 11/18 Rutgers at Penn State+19.539.5L 6 - 27UN
Sat 11/25 Rutgers vs Maryland+2.045.5L 24 - 42ON
Thu 12/28 Rutgers vs Miami-3.041.0W 31 - 24OY

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Predictions for Rutgers's Schedule
Indiana's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Indiana vs Ohio State+30.059.0L 3 - 23UY
Fri 9/8 Indiana vs Indiana State-31.044.0W 41 - 7OY
Sat 9/16 Indiana vs Louisville+10.051.0L 14 - 21UY
Sat 9/23 Indiana vs Akron-16.545.5W 29 - 27ON
Sat 9/30 Indiana at Maryland+14.550.0L 17 - 44ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/14 Indiana at Michigan+33.545.5L 7 - 52ON
Sat 10/21 Indiana vs Rutgers+6.039.5L 14 - 31ON
Sat 10/28 Indiana at Penn State+31.045.0L 24 - 33OY
Sat 11/4 Indiana vs Wisconsin+9.545.0W 20 - 14UY
Sat 11/11 Indiana at Illinois+4.543.5L 45 - 48OY
Sat 11/18 Indiana vs Michigan State-3.547.5L 21 - 24UN
Sat 11/25 Indiana at Purdue+2.555.5L 31 - 35ON

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Predictions for Indiana'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
RUTG#107 (.12)40% (91)23.243% (65)3.03 (84)16935% (118)1383.95 (62)#43 (.14)45% (104)21.248% (123)42% (69)3.48 (44)45.211.4
IND#106 (.12)41% (85)22.239% (117)3.26 (38)12144% (48)2123.11 (119)#103 (.24)46% (120)29.947% (109)45% (118)4.08 (95)511.51
 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
IND#6 (.33)52% (2)50% (13)3.09 (55)16656% (2)2615.03 (1)#19 (.09)38% (24)35% (7)40% (70)3.66 (55)43.90.71.8



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
RUTG Offense1323.211.440.1%3.951173061691384.262%38%43%35%12%.12
IND Defense1229.92145.8%4.081 - - - - - 52%47%47%45%17%.24
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
RUTG Defense1321.223.644.6%3.481.4 - - - - - 52%47%48%42%15%.14
IND Offense1222.221.340.9%3.111.5203341212123.450%49%39%44%17%.12

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
Rutgers1331:4817.537%64%5.145.211.43.81.5130
Indiana1229:2519.737%35%5.5511.516.11.8226.5
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
RUTG Offense1362% (7)43% (65)39.8168.84.224 (41).16 (64)3.03 (84)77% (38)7% (11)0.95 (94)
IND Defense1252% (96)47% (109) - - - - .14 (65)3.24 (100)75% (80)10% (58)0.85 (14)
 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 Defense1352% (99)48% (123) - - - - .12 (54)3.2 (91)71% (53)8% (122)0.77 (4)
IND Offense1250% (68)39% (117)36.2121.33.413 (108).07 (112)3.26 (38)69% (105)11% (83)0.91 (108)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
RUTG Offense1338% (126)35% (118)10.922.6137.56.112.610 (120)8 (30).07 (126)1.7 (46)30% (42)33% (52).34 (64)5% (19)1.8 (127)
IND Defense1247% (36)45% (118) - - - - - - 10 (67).39 (117)1.6 (77)29% (115)33% (104).41 (110)6% (69)2.2 (103)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
RUTG Defense1347% (33)42% (69) - - - - - - 9 (87).22 (40)1.4 (5)30% (111)30% (65).17 (8)6% (55)1.7 (5)
IND Offense1249% (70)44% (48)17.930.5212.3711.918 (81)10 (56).26 (76)1.5 (119)30% (43)28% (91).16 (118)6% (82)1.9 (107)

Rutgers's Power Ratings
Rutgers's Power Rating: -0.30 #64
Rutgers's Offense Rating: 13.71 #92
Rutgers's Defense Rating: 8.88 #59
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 8% #53
Rutgers's 2023 Expected Record: 5.80 - 7.20
Rutgers's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.3 #59
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #98
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 19.8 #21

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96

Power Ratings Matchup
Rutgers: -0.30   Indiana: -4.57

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Rutgers: 2.3   Indiana: -7.4




Indiana's Power Ratings
Indiana's Power Rating: -4.57 #98
Indiana's Offense Rating: 13.48 #95
Indiana's Defense Rating: 14.60 #114
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 12 #41
Indiana's 2023 Expected Record: 3.90 - 8.10
Indiana's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -7.4 #90
Indiana's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.1 #103
Indiana's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.7 #72

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96


Rutgers Scoring
Offense: 23.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 11.4
Defense: 21.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.6

Rutgers's 2023 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 4 - 2
Record on Road: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Rutgers 24
Indiana 18


Total Points: 42

Indiana Scoring
Offense: 22.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 21.3
Defense: 29.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 21

Indiana's 2023 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202310/21Indiana14Rutgers31RutgersRutgers -6Rutgers39.5Over
202210/22Rutgers24Indiana17RutgersRutgers -3.0Rutgers48.0Under
202111/13Indiana3Rutgers38RutgersIndiana -6.5Rutgers42.5Under
202010/31Rutgers21Indiana37IndianaIndiana -12.0Indiana0
201910/12Indiana35Rutgers0IndianaIndiana -27.5Indiana50.0Under
201809/29Rutgers17Indiana24IndianaIndiana -14.5Rutgers50.5Under
201711/18Indiana41Rutgers0IndianaIndiana -11Indiana46.5Under
201611/05Rutgers27Indiana33IndianaIndiana -13Rutgers58.5Over
201510/17Indiana52Rutgers55RutgersIndiana -6.5Rutgers66.5Over
201411/15Rutgers45Indiana23RutgersRutgers -6Rutgers0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Indiana533 Overs
Rutgers575 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams4 - 66 - 44 - 22 - 2
Road Teams6 - 44 - 62 - 22 - 4

(#64) Rutgers Info
Power Rating: -0.30 #64
Offense Rating: 13.71 #92
Defense Rating: 8.88 #59
Overall SP+ Rating: 2.3 #59
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #98
Defense SP+ Rating: 19.8 #21
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 8% #53
Expected Record: 5.80 - 7.20


Rutgers has won 1 straight
Rutgers has lost 2 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 2 - 4 (2 - 2 - 1 vs Spread )

Rutgers Highlights
Rutgers defense does not give up big plays (#117)
Rutgers has a great TO Margin (#1)

Rutgers Deficiencies
Rutgers offense is not Explosive (#94)
Rutgers pass game is really bad (#14)
Rutgers does not Sack the QB (#97)
Rutgers has a bad defense (#68)
Rutgers Does Not Stuff Runs (#70)

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatINDRUTG
OverallOver#83#40
OffenseOff#82#57
DefenseDef#80#31
Special TeamsST#66#93
PassingPass#66#79
RushingRush#95#23
Run BlockRBLK#51#41
Pass BlockPBLK#88#92
Route RunningWR Rt#53#66
TacklingTkl#55#4
Run DefenseR Def#30#56
Pass Rush DefPRush#99#46
Coverage DefCov#97#24

Rematch from Week 8
Rutgers 6.0 (39.5)
Rutgers won at Indiana this year (31-14)

Previous Matchups
Rutgers beat Indiana in 2023 (31-14)
Rutgers beat Indiana in 2022 (24-17)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: RUTG | IND
Depth Chart: RUTG | IND
Rosters: RUTG | IND
(#98) Indiana Info
Power Rating: -4.57 #98
Offense Rating: 13.48 #95
Defense Rating: 14.60 #114
Overall SP+ Rating: -7.4 #90
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.1 #103
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.7 #72
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 12 #41
Expected Record: 3.90 - 8.10


Indiana has lost 2 straight
Indiana has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 3 - 3 (3 - 3 - 0 vs Spread)

Indiana Highlights
Indiana does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#22)

Indiana defense does not give up big plays (#135)

Indiana Deficiencies
Indiana Can Not Run the Ball (#2)
Indiana offense is not Explosive (#124)
Indiana offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#36)
Indiana run game is really bad (#8)
Indiana has a bad defense (#7)
Indiana has a bad defensive line (#8)


  
Rutgers's OC Kirk Ciarrocca
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Gavin Wimsatt13828948%1735986.0
Evan Simon2367%301010.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Kyle Monangai242126285.255
Gavin Wimsatt131497113.880
Samuel Brown V6321723.411
Ja'shon Benjamin4517213.826
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Christian Dremel35463313.269
JaQuae Jackson (Tr)22361116.461
Isaiah Washington26326112.542
Ian Strong16230214.429

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Rutgers's DC Joe Harasymiak
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Deion Jennings945004
Mohamed Toure9210542
Michael Dixon (Tr)762015
Desmond Igbinosun647131
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mohamed Toure9210542
Wesley Bailey255453
Tyreem Powell523322
Aaron Lewis4953102
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Robert Longerbeam391108
Eric Rogers (Tr)180006
Max Melton324106

Indiana's OC Walt Bell
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Brendan Sorsby13523657%15821556.7
Tayven Jackson (Tr)7812861%914257.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Trenten Howland7635424.719
Josh Henderson8133724.229
Brendan Sorsby11329142.625
Jaylin Lucas6727524.125
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Donaven McCulley48644613.469
Dequece Carter (Tr)27395314.690
Cam Camper17285116.841
E.J. Williams (Tr)23276012.027

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Indiana's DC Matt Guerrieri
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Aaron Casey10820713
Louis Moore841001
Jacob Mangum-Farrar (Tr)624034
Phillip Dunnam531006
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Aaron Casey10820713
Lanell Carr (Tr)339522
Andre Carter (Tr)4911233
Myles Jackson252100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Phillip Dunnam531006
Jacob Mangum-Farrar (Tr)624034
Kobee Minor (Tr)290004