Wisconsin at Northwestern Week 6 College Football Matchup Wisconsin at Northwestern Matchup - Week 6
Sat, Oct 8 2022 · Week 6 · 🏟 Ryan Field Evanston, IL · Turf · 47,130 cap
Wisconsin✈ 111 miSame TZ
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Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Wisconsin
32
Northwestern
13
P&R Line Wisconsin -19
P&R Total O/U 45
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Wisconsin -10 · O/U 44.5
Matchup Prediction
Wisconsin has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Wisconsin entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Wisconsin wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Wisconsin wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Wisconsin -10
O/U 44.5
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Wisconsin · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Wisconsin 2022 Schedule
Wisconsin's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Wisconsin vs Illinois State-36.5W38–042.5W38–0UY
Sat 9/10Wisconsin vs Washington State-17.5L14–1748.5L14–17UN
Sat 9/17Wisconsin vs New Mexico State-38.0W66–745.5W66–7OY
Sat 9/24Wisconsin at Ohio State+19.0L21–5256.5L21–52ON
Sat 10/1Wisconsin vs Illinois-6.5L10–3443.0L10–34ON
Sat 10/8Wisconsin at Northwestern-10.0W42–744.5W42–7OY
Sat 10/15Wisconsin at Michigan State-7.0L28–3449.5L28–34ON
Sat 10/22Wisconsin vs Purdue-1.5W35–2451.5W35–24OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/5Wisconsin vs Maryland-5.0W23–1047.5W23–10UY
Sat 11/12Wisconsin at Iowa+1.0L10–2435.5L10–24UN
Sat 11/19Wisconsin at Nebraska-10.0W15–1440.5W15–14UN
Sat 11/26Wisconsin vs Minnesota-3.0L16–2337.0L16–23ON
Tue 12/27Wisconsin vs Oklahoma State-5.0W24–1745.0W24–17UY
Northwestern 2022 Schedule
Northwestern's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/27Northwestern vs Nebraska+12.0W31–2852.5W31–28OY
Sat 9/10Northwestern vs Duke-10.0L23–3156.5L23–31UN
Sat 9/17Northwestern vs Southern Illinois-13.5L24–3158.5L24–31UN
Sat 9/24Northwestern vs Miami (OH)-7.5L14–1750.0L14–17UN
Sat 10/1Northwestern at Penn State+25.5L7–1750.0L7–17UY
Sat 10/8Northwestern vs Wisconsin+10.0L7–4244.5L7–42ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/22Northwestern at Maryland+14.0L24–3151.0L24–31OY
Sat 10/29Northwestern at Iowa+11.5L13–3337.0L13–33ON
Sat 11/5Northwestern vs Ohio State+37.5L7–2155.0L7–21UY
Sat 11/12Northwestern at Minnesota+17.0L3–3140.5L3–31UN
Sat 11/19Northwestern at Purdue+17.5L9–1744.5L9–17UY
Sat 11/26Northwestern vs Illinois+15.0L3–4138.0L3–41ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Wisconsin PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Wisconsin
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Wisconsin
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Wisconsin
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Wisconsin
+0.330
Northwestern
+0.081
Wisconsin Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Wisconsin
+0.397
Northwestern
+0.335
Wisconsin Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Wisconsin
0.185
Northwestern
0.125
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Wisconsin Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Wisconsin
+8.360
Northwestern
+6.284
Wisconsin Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Wisconsin
+0.872
Northwestern
+0.735
Wisconsin Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Wisconsin
69.9
Northwestern
73.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Wisconsin
0.4
Northwestern
-0.6
Offense Rating
Wisconsin
15.1
Northwestern
16.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Wisconsin
14.7
Northwestern
16.6
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Wisconsin Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Wisconsin #119
1.25
Northwestern #138
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Wisconsin #50
1.25
Northwestern #43
1.00
Wisconsin +1.25
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Wisconsin Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Wisconsin #1
56.7
Northwestern #1
28.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Wisconsin #28
34.3
Northwestern #133
55.6
Wisconsin +28.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin
Paul Chryst #1
65–23 (74%) · Yr 8 at school
OC Bobby Engram Yr 1 #1
DC Jim Leonhard Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Northwestern
Pat Fitzgerald #1
109–89 (55%) · Yr 17 at school
OC Mike Bajakian Yr 2 #1
DC Jim O'Neil Yr 2 #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