Rutgers at Ohio State Week 5 College Football Matchup Rutgers at Ohio State Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Oct 1 2022 · Week 5 · 🏟 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH · Turf · 104,944 cap
Rutgers✈ 452 miSame TZ
Away
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Rutgers
12
RUTG +39
Ohio State
46
P&R Line Ohio State -34
P&R Total O/U 57
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Ohio State -39.0 · O/U 58.0
Matchup Prediction
Ohio State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Ohio State entering this game.
Momentum Control
78.1%
Ohio State wins
Strong
Game Control
76%
Ohio State wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Ohio State -39.0
O/U 58.0
Bovada
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Ohio State · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 Ohio State 4th straight Home Game
Rutgers 2022 Schedule
Rutgers's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Rutgers at Boston College+8.5W22–2147.0W22–21UY
Sat 9/10Rutgers vs Wagner-48.5W66–755.5W66–7OY
Sat 9/17Rutgers at Temple-18.0W16–1442.5W16–14UN
Sat 9/24Rutgers vs Iowa+7.5L10–2734.5L10–27ON
Sat 10/1Rutgers at Ohio State+39.0L10–4958.0L10–49OY
Fri 10/7Rutgers vs Nebraska+3.0L13–1450.5L13–14UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/22Rutgers vs Indiana-3.0W24–1748.0W24–17UY
Sat 10/29Rutgers at Minnesota+14.0L0–3140.5L0–31UN
Sat 11/5Rutgers vs Michigan+26.0L17–5245.0L17–52ON
Sat 11/12Rutgers at Michigan State+10.0L21–2741.0L21–27OY
Sat 11/19Rutgers vs Penn State+18.5L10–5545.0L10–55ON
Sat 11/26Rutgers at Maryland+14.5L0–3748.5L0–37UN
Ohio State 2022 Schedule
Ohio State's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Ohio State vs Notre Dame-17.0W21–1058.5W21–10UN
Sat 9/10Ohio State vs Arkansas State-44.5W45–1268.5W45–12UN
Sat 9/17Ohio State vs Toledo-34.5W77–2163.0W77–21OY
Sat 9/24Ohio State vs Wisconsin-19.0W52–2156.5W52–21OY
Sat 10/1Ohio State vs Rutgers-39.0W49–1058.0W49–10ON
Sat 10/8Ohio State at Michigan State-27.0W49–2064.5W49–20OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/22Ohio State vs Iowa-29.5W54–1050.0W54–10OY
Sat 10/29Ohio State at Penn State-15.5W44–3160.5W44–31ON
Sat 11/5Ohio State at Northwestern-37.5W21–755.0W21–7UN
Sat 11/12Ohio State vs Indiana-40.0W56–1462.0W56–14OY
Sat 11/19Ohio State at Maryland-26.5W43–3062.5W43–30ON
Sat 11/26Ohio State vs Michigan-9.0L23–4556.0L23–45ON
Sat 12/31Ohio State vs Georgia+5.5L41–4262.0L41–42OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Ohio State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
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
Rutgers
+0.154
Ohio State
+0.525
Ohio State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Rutgers
+0.307
Ohio State
+0.680
Ohio State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Rutgers
0.195
Ohio State
0.188
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Rutgers Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Rutgers
+7.341
Ohio State
+9.035
Ohio State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Rutgers
+0.731
Ohio State
+0.945
Ohio State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Rutgers
72.3
Ohio State
68.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Ohio State Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2022 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Ohio State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Rutgers
-2.0
Ohio State
27.0
Offense Rating
Rutgers
14.0
Ohio State
29.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Rutgers
16.0
Ohio State
2.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Ohio State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Rutgers #135
0.67
Ohio State #4
3.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Rutgers #135
0.33
Ohio State #49
0.25
Ohio State +2.33
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 78.1% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ohio State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Rutgers #1
46.5
Ohio State #1
88.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Rutgers #116
44.7
Ohio State #3
6.9
Ohio State +41.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Ohio State
4 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Ohio State
76.6 — 7.4 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Ohio State won by 39
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Ohio State with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Rutgers
Greg Schiano #1
8–14 (36%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Sean Gleeson Yr 2 #1
DC Joe Harasymiak Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Ohio State
Ryan Day #1
34–4 (90%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Kevin Wilson Yr 2 #1
DC Jim Knowles Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #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