Ohio at Rutgers Game Matchup
Ohio logo Ohio Bobcats at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRutgers logo
Wednesday, August 27th 2025 (4:00 PM EDT)
Rutgers -10.5 (0.0) (0)  Open: -10.5
SHI Stadium - Piscataway, NJ

 
Bobcats (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Brian Smith (1 - 0)
Avg Score : 29 - 18 (23 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.7 - 4.3 (#38)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 10)
Our Line: Rutgers -13   (SP+ RUTG -9)
Projected Score: OHIO: 19 - RUTG: 32 (51)
RUTG Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
OHIO Travel: 413 miles
Scarlet Knights (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Greg Schiano (26 - 33)
Avg Score : 29 - 25 (30 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#74)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 5)
 
Ohio's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Wed 8/27 Ohio at Rutgers+10.50.0
Sat 9/6 Ohio vs West Virginia+1.5
Sat 9/13 Ohio at Ohio State+38
Sat 9/20 Ohio vs Gardner-Webb-19.5
Sat 9/27 Ohio vs Bowling Green-12
Sat 10/4 Ohio at Ball State-16
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Ohio vs Northern Illinois-9
Sat 10/25 Ohio at Eastern Michigan-8
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/4 Ohio vs Miami (OH)-10
Tue 11/11 Ohio at Western Michigan-11
Tue 11/18 Ohio vs Massachusetts-21
Fri 11/28 Ohio at Buffalo-1

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 8
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Ohio's Schedule
Rutgers's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Wed 8/27 Rutgers vs Ohio-10.50.0
Sat 9/6 Rutgers vs Miami (OH)-20.5
Sat 9/13 Rutgers vs Norfolk State-30
Sat 9/20 Rutgers vs Iowa+2.5
Sat 9/27 Rutgers at Minnesota+5.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Rutgers at Washington+4.5
Sat 10/18 Rutgers vs Oregon+18
Sat 10/25 Rutgers at Purdue-16.5
Sat 11/1 Rutgers at Illinois+10
Sat 11/8 Rutgers vs Maryland-12
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Rutgers at Ohio State+27.5
Sat 11/29 Rutgers vs Penn State+20

Total: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Rutgers's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 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
OHIO#40 (.24)46% (30)29.347% (35)3.1 (52)21445% (35)1934.15 (47)#23 (.1)37% (10)18.134% (3)40% (57)3.79 (68)44.91.61.5
RUTG#84 (.16)43% (67)28.944% (69)2.92 (88)16442% (63)1894.19 (44)#106 (.23)43% (85)25.448% (113)40% (59)4.03 (92)33.80.60.9
 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
OHIO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
RUTG0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OHIO Offense1429.323.345.8%4.151.6224062141935.259%41%47%45%14%.24
RUTG Defense1325.425.143.3%4.030.9 - - - - - 46%54%48%40%15%.23
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OHIO Defense1418.123.536.9%3.791.5 - - - - - 45%54%34%40%20%.1
RUTG Offense1328.93042.9%4.190.6213531641894.553%47%44%42%14%.16

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Ohio1432:4321.948%60%5.544.91.61.56.32.5327.9
Rutgers1329:302143%48%3.933.80.60.93.71.5129.4
Run Game Stats (2025)
 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
OHIO Offense1459% (13)47% (35)40.7213.55.235 (8).24 (18)3.1 (52)78% (31)9% (52)1.12 (13)
RUTG Defense1346% (18)48% (113) - - - - .26 (126)3.2 (99)82% (123)8% (115)1.07 (104)
 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
OHIO Defense1445% (15)34% (3) - - - - -.03 (6)2.49 (8)74% (69)13% (13)1 (72)
RUTG Offense1353% (51)44% (69)36.8163.84.524 (45).1 (87)2.92 (88)76% (52)7% (11)0.91 (97)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OHIO Offense1441% (119)45% (35)15.524.7192.57.812.415 (98)12 (85).23 (80)1.4 (128)29% (32)37% (13).45 (23)5% (43)1.8 (120)
RUTG Defense1354% (117)40% (59) - - - - - - 7 (104).23 (69)1.6 (82)33% (50)31% (75).32 (76)7% (49)2.2 (101)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OHIO Defense1454% (121)40% (57) - - - - - - 11 (52).22 (60)1.5 (53)35% (22)24% (2).18 (19)7% (40)2.2 (107)
RUTG Offense1347% (88)42% (63)15.327.9189.26.812.417 (79)6 (10).25 (75)1.6 (63)30% (42)34% (37).42 (32)7% (108)2 (69)

Ohio's Power Ratings
Ohio's Power Rating: -3.66 #77
Ohio's Offense Rating: 11.37 #84
Ohio's Defense Rating: 15.03 #70
2025 Talent Rating: 518.00 #103
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Ohio's 2025 Expected Record: 7.7 - 4.3
Ohio's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.4 #80
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.2 #83
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #79

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 528.62
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29

Power Ratings Matchup
Ohio: -3.66   Rutgers: 9.07

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ohio: -4.4   Rutgers: 4.7




Rutgers's Power Ratings
Rutgers's Power Rating: 9.07 #43
Rutgers's Offense Rating: 21.21 #30
Rutgers's Defense Rating: 12.77 #59
2025 Talent Rating: 868.00 #26
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #56
Rutgers's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Rutgers's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.7 #43
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #50
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.2 #42

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 896.44
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29


Ohio Scoring
Offense: 29.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 23.3
Defense: 18.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.5

Ohio's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Rutgers 32
Ohio 19

Projected Total Points: 51
Rutgers Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 30
Defense: 25.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.1

Rutgers's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201109/24Rutgers38Ohio26Rutgers
200609/16Rutgers24Ohio7Rutgers
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Rutgers200 Overs
Ohio000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 20 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#77) Ohio Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -3.66 #77
Offense Rating: 11.37 #84
Defense Rating: 15.03 #70
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.4 #80
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.2 #83
Defense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #79
Talent Rating: 518.00 #103
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Expected Record: 7.7 - 4.3

Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Good Offense Success Rate of 46%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.15 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Good Pass Success 45%
Bad OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.79 PPO
Great Run Def Success 34%
Avg Pass Def Success 40%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Ohio Notes
(5/5) QB Navarro back, JAG passer but strong runner
(5/5) RB rebuild, Brune starter in spring, track runner
(5/5) Def OK LY, returns good prod. 8 portal adds
(5/5) HC Smith was OC/PGC for past 3 years
(5/5) LY HC Albin left Ohio for Charlotte? Bad sign
(3/26) WR rebuild, have a lot of depth. TE exp'd
(3/26) OL 3/5 back, OK LY. Have depth
Ohio     Ratings Matchup     Rutgers
Power #77
#43
Off #84
#30
Def #70
#59
Talent #103
#26
SP+ #80
#43
SP+ Off #83
#50
SP+ Def #79
#42

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

Team Information
Injuries: OHIO | RUTG
Depth Chart: OHIO | RUTG
Rosters: OHIO | RUTG
(#43) Rutgers Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 9.07 #43
Offense Rating: 21.21 #30
Defense Rating: 12.77 #59
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.7 #43
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.2 #42
Talent Rating: 868.00 #26
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #56
Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 43%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.19 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Avg Pass Success 42%
Avg OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.03 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Avg Pass Def Success 40%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position


Rutgers Notes
(5/15) DL added 5 portals, JMU's best DE & DT
(5/13) Def portals very productive, esp on the DL
(5/11) OL has top 10 exp, 87% of which returning
(4/24) WR Sheffield big add w Strong/Duff. Very good
(3/29) OL 4/5 back. 1 portal add? Trust they jump TY?
(3/29) QB Kaliakmanis back, JAG+. Can run
(3/29) HC Schiano v good. Has bowled last 2 years
(3/21) RB Raymond good FR LY, portal Campbell (FAU)
(3/20) Def not great LY, returns a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/20) New DC Smith was 'Gers DC in '20-'21


  
Ohio's OC Scott Isphording
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Parker Navarro19529566%242313118.2
Nick Poulos224945%271215.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Parker Navarro1601047186.555
Nick Poulos2814915.322
Tim Carpenter (Tr)118607.827
Duncan Brune268413.28
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chase Hendricks40471111.856
Rodney Harris II23299013.052
Mason Williams19211211.121
Caleb Gossett1615809.934

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Ohio's DC John Hauser
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dustin Johnson772004
DJ Walker537007
Tank Pearson502006
Ben McNaboe447473
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kadin Schmitz324400
Ben McNaboe447473
Kaci Seegars125120
Pius Odjugo (Tr)164120
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
DJ Walker537007
Tank Pearson502006
Dustin Johnson772004

Rutgers's OC Kirk Ciarrocca
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Athan Kaliakmanis21339554%26961876.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
CJ Campbell165860115.258
Antwan Raymond10045784.665
Athan Kaliakmanis9225132.720
Samuel Brown V4020135.037
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
DT Sheffield (Tr)668221112.575
Ian Strong42668515.965
CJ Campbell40466311.778
KJ Duff28433115.559

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Rutgers's DC Robb Smith
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dariel Djabome1008441
Jett Elad (Tr)845126
Eric O'Neill (Tr)531813163
Jacobie Henderson (Tr)5020010
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Eric O'Neill (Tr)531813163
Bradley Weaver (Tr)44169100
Jordan Walker197440
Dariel Djabome1008441
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jacobie Henderson (Tr)5020010
Jett Elad (Tr)845126
Cam Miller (Tr)233025