Wisconsin at Michigan State Week 7 College Football Matchup Wisconsin at Michigan State Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 15 2022 · Week 7 · 🏟 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI · Turf · 75,005 cap
Wisconsin✈ 250 mi+1 hr TZ
28 34
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Wisconsin
27
MSU +7
Michigan State
23
P&R Line Wisconsin -4.5
P&R Total O/U 50
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Wisconsin -7 · O/U 49.5
Matchup Prediction
Wisconsin has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Wisconsin entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Wisconsin wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Wisconsin wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Wisconsin -7
O/U 49.5
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Wisconsin · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Michigan State 2nd straight Home Game 🚌 Wisconsin 2nd straight Road Game
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
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
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
+0.424
Michigan State
+0.208
Wisconsin Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Wisconsin
+0.634
Michigan State
+0.429
Wisconsin Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Wisconsin
0.185
Michigan State
0.150
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Wisconsin Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Wisconsin
+8.145
Michigan State
+7.384
Wisconsin Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Wisconsin
+0.880
Michigan State
+0.763
Wisconsin Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Wisconsin
69.9
Michigan State
71.9
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
-0.2
Michigan State
-2.0
Offense Rating
Wisconsin
14.8
Michigan State
15.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Wisconsin
15.1
Michigan State
17.6
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
1.40
Michigan State #96
1.33
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Wisconsin #50
1.00
Michigan State #133
1.83
Wisconsin +0.07
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 6 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
62.8
Michigan State #1
31.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Wisconsin #28
29.0
Michigan State #115
64.8
Wisconsin +31.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 6 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
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