Sat, Oct 2 2021
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Week 5
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🏟 SHI Stadium
Piscataway, NJ
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Turf
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52,454 cap
Ohio State✈ 6,694 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Rutgers,
while Game Control favors Ohio State.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Rutgers wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Ohio State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Ohio State -15
O/U 58.0
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Ohio State
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Ohio State 2021 Schedule
Ohio State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9/2 | Ohio State at Minnesota | -14.0W45–31 | 62.0 | W45–31 | O | N |
| Sat 9/11 | Ohio State vs Oregon | -14.5L28–35 | 65.0 | L28–35 | U | N |
| Sat 9/18 | Ohio State vs Tulsa | -24.5W41–20 | 60.5 | W41–20 | O | N |
| Sat 9/25 | Ohio State vs Akron | -48.5W59–7 | 66.5 | W59–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/2 | Ohio State at Rutgers | -15.0W52–13 | 58.0 | W52–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/9 | Ohio State vs Maryland | -22.0W66–17 | 71.5 | W66–17 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/23 | Ohio State at Indiana | -21.0W54–7 | 59.0 | W54–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/30 | Ohio State vs Penn State | -18.5W33–24 | 60.5 | W33–24 | U | N |
| Sat 11/6 | Ohio State at Nebraska | -14.0W26–17 | 68.5 | W26–17 | U | N |
| Sat 11/13 | Ohio State vs Purdue | -19.0W59–31 | 65.5 | W59–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/20 | Ohio State vs Michigan State | -19.5W56–7 | 70.5 | W56–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/27 | Ohio State at Michigan | -6.5L27–42 | 63.5 | L27–42 | O | N |
| Sat 1/1 | Ohio State vs Utah | -4.5W48–45 | 64.5 | W48–45 | O | N |
Rutgers 2021 Schedule
Rutgers's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Rutgers vs Temple | -14.0W61–14 | 52.0 | W61–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/11 | Rutgers at Syracuse | -2.5W17–7 | 50.5 | W17–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Rutgers vs Delaware | -20.0W45–13 | 45.0 | W45–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Rutgers at Michigan | +20.0L13–20 | 50.0 | L13–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/2 | Rutgers vs Ohio State | +15.0L13–52 | 58.0 | L13–52 | O | N |
| Sat 10/9 | Rutgers vs Michigan State | +4.5L13–31 | 50.0 | L13–31 | U | N |
| Sat 10/16 | Rutgers at Northwestern | -2.5L7–21 | 45.0 | L7–21 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/30 | Rutgers at Illinois | -1.5W20–14 | 41.5 | W20–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | Rutgers vs Wisconsin | +13.0L3–52 | 37.5 | L3–52 | O | N |
| Sat 11/13 | Rutgers at Indiana | +6.5W38–3 | 42.5 | W38–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/20 | Rutgers at Penn State | +14.0L0–28 | 44.5 | L0–28 | U | N |
| Sat 11/27 | Rutgers vs Maryland | -2.0L16–40 | 53.0 | L16–40 | O | N |
| Fri 12/31 | Rutgers vs Wake Forest | +17.0L10–38 | 63.0 | L10–38 | U | N |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2021 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Ohio State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Ohio State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Ohio State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2021 season ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Rutgers Edge
Rutgers +0.08
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Ohio State Edge
Ohio State +8.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Ohio State
Ryan Day #1
25–3 (89%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Kevin Wilson
Yr 1
#1
DC
Kerry Coombs
Yr 1
#1
Rutgers
Greg Schiano #1
6–6 (50%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Sean Gleeson
Yr 1
#1
DC
Robb Smith
Yr 1
#1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓