Ohio State at Michigan State Week 6 College Football Matchup Ohio State at Michigan State Matchup - Week 6
Sat, Oct 8 2022 · Week 6 · 🏟 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI · Turf · 75,005 cap
Ohio State✈ 203 miSame TZ
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Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Ohio State
45
OSU -27
Michigan State
17
P&R Line Ohio State -27.5
P&R Total O/U 61.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Ohio State -27 · O/U 64.5
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
73.7%
Ohio State wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Ohio State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Ohio State -27
O/U 64.5
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Ohio State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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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
Michigan State 2022 Schedule
Michigan State's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/2Michigan State vs Western Michigan-22.0W35–1354.5W35–13UN
Sat 9/10Michigan State vs Akron-34.5W52–056.0W52–0UY
Sat 9/17Michigan State at Washington+3.5L28–3956.5L28–39ON
Sat 9/24Michigan State vs Minnesota+3.0L7–3450.0L7–34UN
Sat 10/1Michigan State at Maryland+7.5L13–2758.5L13–27UN
Sat 10/8Michigan State vs Ohio State+27.0L20–4964.5L20–49ON
Sat 10/15Michigan State vs Wisconsin+7.0W34–2849.5W34–28OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/29Michigan State at Michigan+22.0L7–2955.0L7–29UY
Sat 11/5Michigan State at Illinois+16.5W23–1541.0W23–15UY
Sat 11/12Michigan State vs Rutgers-10.0W27–2141.0W27–21ON
Sat 11/19Michigan State vs Indiana-12.0L31–3947.0L31–39ON
Sat 11/26Michigan State at Penn State+19.0L16–3554.5L16–35UY
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
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
Ohio State
+0.651
Michigan State
+0.245
Ohio State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Ohio State
+0.963
Michigan State
+0.425
Ohio State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Ohio State
0.188
Michigan State
0.150
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Ohio State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Ohio State
+8.987
Michigan State
+7.794
Ohio State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Ohio State
+0.986
Michigan State
+0.757
Ohio State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Ohio State
68.8
Michigan State
71.9
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
Ohio State
27.0
Michigan State
-1.7
Offense Rating
Ohio State
29.0
Michigan State
15.8
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Ohio State
2.0
Michigan State
17.4
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
Ohio State #4
3.20
Michigan State #96
1.60
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio State #49
0.20
Michigan State #133
1.20
Ohio State +1.60
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ohio State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Ohio State #1
85.9
Michigan State #1
37.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio State #3
7.0
Michigan State #115
58.3
Ohio State +48.9
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 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
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
Michigan State
Mel Tucker #1
13–7 (65%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Jay Johnson Yr 2 #1
DC Scottie Hazelton 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