Nebraska at Rutgers Week 6 College Football Matchup Nebraska at Rutgers Matchup - Week 6
Fri, Oct 7 2022 · Week 6 · 🏟 SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ · Turf · 52,454 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Nebraska
28
NEB -3
Rutgers
22
P&R Line Nebraska -5.5
P&R Total O/U 49.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Nebraska -3 · O/U 50.5
Matchup Prediction
Nebraska has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Nebraska entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Nebraska wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Nebraska wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Nebraska -3
O/U 50.5
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Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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Nebraska 2022 Schedule
Nebraska's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/27Nebraska vs Northwestern-12.0L28–3152.5L28–31ON
Sat 9/3Nebraska vs North Dakota-28.5W38–1762.5W38–17UN
Sat 9/10Nebraska vs Georgia Southern-23.5L42–4564.0L42–45ON
Sat 9/17Nebraska vs Oklahoma+10.5L14–4965.5L14–49UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/1Nebraska vs Indiana-6.5W35–2162.0W35–21UY
Fri 10/7Nebraska at Rutgers-3.0W14–1350.5W14–13UN
Sat 10/15Nebraska at Purdue+14.0L37–4356.0L37–43OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/29Nebraska vs Illinois+7.5L9–2650.5L9–26UN
Sat 11/5Nebraska vs Minnesota+14.5L13–2044.5L13–20UY
Sat 11/12Nebraska at Michigan+30.5L3–3449.5L3–34UN
Sat 11/19Nebraska vs Wisconsin+10.0L14–1540.5L14–15UY
Fri 11/25Nebraska at Iowa+10.5W24–1738.0W24–17OY
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Nebraska 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Nebraska
+0.340
Rutgers
+0.251
Nebraska Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Nebraska
+0.519
Rutgers
+0.368
Nebraska Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Nebraska
0.139
Rutgers
0.195
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Rutgers Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Nebraska
+7.704
Rutgers
+7.430
Nebraska Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Nebraska
+0.828
Rutgers
+0.847
Rutgers Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Nebraska
73.3
Rutgers
72.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Rutgers 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
Nebraska Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Nebraska
4.7
Rutgers
-2.0
Offense Rating
Nebraska
18.4
Rutgers
14.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Nebraska
13.7
Rutgers
16.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Nebraska Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Nebraska #78
0.75
Rutgers #135
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Nebraska #105
1.25
Rutgers #135
1.25
Nebraska +0.25
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Nebraska Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Nebraska #1
53.0
Rutgers #1
38.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Nebraska #96
32.9
Rutgers #116
51.1
Nebraska +14.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% 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 Nebraska with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

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

Coaching Matchup
Nebraska
Scott Frost #1
15–29 (34%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Mark Whipple Yr 1 #1
DC Erik Chinander Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
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
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