Sat, Nov 12 2022
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Week 11
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🏟 Huntington Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, MN
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Turf
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50,805 cap
Northwestern✈ 342 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Minnesota
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Minnesota entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Minnesota wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
Minnesota wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Minnesota -17
O/U 40.5
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Minnesota
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Northwestern 2022 Schedule
Northwestern's 2022 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/27 | Northwestern vs Nebraska | +12.0W31–28 | 52.5 | W31–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/10 | Northwestern vs Duke | -10.0L23–31 | 56.5 | L23–31 | U | N |
| Sat 9/17 | Northwestern vs Southern Illinois | -13.5L24–31 | 58.5 | L24–31 | U | N |
| Sat 9/24 | Northwestern vs Miami (OH) | -7.5L14–17 | 50.0 | L14–17 | U | N |
| Sat 10/1 | Northwestern at Penn State | +25.5L7–17 | 50.0 | L7–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/8 | Northwestern vs Wisconsin | +10.0L7–42 | 44.5 | L7–42 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/22 | Northwestern at Maryland | +14.0L24–31 | 51.0 | L24–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/29 | Northwestern at Iowa | +11.5L13–33 | 37.0 | L13–33 | O | N |
| Sat 11/5 | Northwestern vs Ohio State | +37.5L7–21 | 55.0 | L7–21 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/12 | Northwestern at Minnesota | +17.0L3–31 | 40.5 | L3–31 | U | N |
| Sat 11/19 | Northwestern at Purdue | +17.5L9–17 | 44.5 | L9–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/26 | Northwestern vs Illinois | +15.0L3–41 | 38.0 | L3–41 | O | N |
Minnesota 2022 Schedule
Minnesota's 2022 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9/1 | Minnesota vs New Mexico State | -36.0W38–0 | 52.5 | W38–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/10 | Minnesota vs Western Illinois | -41.0W62–10 | 56.5 | W62–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/17 | Minnesota vs Colorado | -28.0W49–7 | 47.5 | W49–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/24 | Minnesota at Michigan State | -3.0W34–7 | 50.0 | W34–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/1 | Minnesota vs Purdue | -9.0L10–20 | 53.0 | L10–20 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/15 | Minnesota at Illinois | -4.5L14–26 | 40.0 | L14–26 | U | N |
| Sat 10/22 | Minnesota at Penn State | +5.5L17–45 | 43.0 | L17–45 | O | N |
| Sat 10/29 | Minnesota vs Rutgers | -14.0W31–0 | 40.5 | W31–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/5 | Minnesota at Nebraska | -14.5W20–13 | 44.5 | W20–13 | U | N |
| Sat 11/12 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | -17.0W31–3 | 40.5 | W31–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/19 | Minnesota vs Iowa | -2.0L10–13 | 31.5 | L10–13 | U | N |
| Sat 11/26 | Minnesota at Wisconsin | +3.0W23–16 | 37.0 | W23–16 | O | Y |
| Thu 12/29 | Minnesota vs Syracuse | -10.5W28–20 | 45.0 | W28–20 | O | N |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2022 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Minnesota
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Minnesota
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Minnesota
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
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
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Minnesota Edge
Minnesota +1.75
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 8 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Minnesota Edge
Minnesota +43.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Minnesota
1 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Minnesota
94.3 — 2.0 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Minnesota won by 28
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Minnesota 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
Northwestern
Pat Fitzgerald #1
109–89 (55%)
· Yr 17 at school
OC
Mike Bajakian
Yr 2
#1
DC
Jim O'Neil
Yr 2
#1
Minnesota
P. J. Fleck #1
35–23 (60%)
· Yr 6 at school
OC
Kirk Ciarrocca
Yr 1
#1
DC
Joe Rossi
Yr 2
#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 ✓
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 ✓