Iowa at Ohio State Week 8 College Football Matchup Iowa at Ohio State Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 22 2022 · Week 8 · 🏟 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH · Turf · 104,944 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Iowa
14
Ohio State
35
P&R Line Ohio State -21
P&R Total O/U 49.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Ohio State -29.5 · O/U 50.0
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 -29.5
O/U 50.0
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Ohio State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Ohio State Coming off BYE 🛋 Iowa Coming off BYE
Iowa 2022 Schedule
Iowa's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Iowa vs South Dakota State-11.0W7–342.5W7–3UN
Sat 9/10Iowa vs Iowa State-3.5L7–1039.0L7–10UN
Sat 9/17Iowa vs Nevada-24.0W27–039.0W27–0UY
Sat 9/24Iowa at Rutgers-7.5W27–1034.5W27–10OY
Sat 10/1Iowa vs Michigan+10.5L14–2742.0L14–27UN
Sat 10/8Iowa at Illinois+3.5L6–936.5L6–9UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/22Iowa at Ohio State+29.5L10–5450.0L10–54ON
Sat 10/29Iowa vs Northwestern-11.5W33–1337.0W33–13OY
Sat 11/5Iowa at Purdue+3.5W24–339.5W24–3UY
Sat 11/12Iowa vs Wisconsin-1.0W24–1035.5W24–10UY
Sat 11/19Iowa at Minnesota+2.0W13–1031.5W13–10UY
Fri 11/25Iowa vs Nebraska-10.5L17–2438.0L17–24ON
Sat 12/31Iowa vs Kentucky-3.0W21–031.5W21–0UY
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
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
Iowa
+0.108
Ohio State
+0.338
Ohio State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Iowa
+0.244
Ohio State
+0.504
Ohio State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Iowa
0.174
Ohio State
0.188
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Ohio State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Iowa
+6.784
Ohio State
+7.931
Ohio State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Iowa
+0.716
Ohio State
+0.872
Ohio State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Iowa
68.1
Ohio State
68.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Iowa 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
Iowa
11.5
Ohio State
27.0
Offense Rating
Iowa
18.6
Ohio State
29.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Iowa
7.1
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
Iowa #107
0.60
Ohio State #4
3.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Iowa #88
0.40
Ohio State #49
0.17
Ohio State +2.90
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 78.1% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ohio State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Iowa #1
55.1
Ohio State #1
87.8
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Iowa #50
30.6
Ohio State #3
5.9
Ohio State +32.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Ohio State
6 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Ohio State
92.1 — 2.3 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Ohio State won by 44
✓ 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
Iowa
Kirk Ferentz #1
177–110 (62%) · Yr 24 at school
OC Brian Ferentz Yr 2 #1
DC Phil Parker Yr 2 #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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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