Penn State at Rutgers Week 12 College Football Matchup Penn State at Rutgers Matchup - Week 12
Sat, Nov 19 2022 · Week 12 · 🏟 SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ · Turf · 52,454 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Penn State
39
Rutgers
10
P&R Line Penn State -28.5
P&R Total O/U 49
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Penn State -18.5 · O/U 45.0
Matchup Prediction
Penn State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Penn State entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Penn State wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Penn State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Penn State -18.5
O/U 45.0
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Penn State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Penn State 2022 Schedule
Penn State's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/1Penn State at Purdue-3.5W35–3153.5W35–31OY
Sat 9/10Penn State vs Ohio-28.0W46–1055.0W46–10OY
Sat 9/17Penn State at Auburn-2.5W41–1247.5W41–12OY
Sat 9/24Penn State vs Central Michigan-28.0W33–1461.5W33–14UN
Sat 10/1Penn State vs Northwestern-25.5W17–750.0W17–7UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/15Penn State at Michigan+7.0L17–4149.0L17–41ON
Sat 10/22Penn State vs Minnesota-5.5W45–1743.0W45–17OY
Sat 10/29Penn State vs Ohio State+15.5L31–4460.5L31–44OY
Sat 11/5Penn State at Indiana-13.5W45–1450.0W45–14OY
Sat 11/12Penn State vs Maryland-10.5W30–056.5W30–0UY
Sat 11/19Penn State at Rutgers-18.5W55–1045.0W55–10OY
Sat 11/26Penn State vs Michigan State-19.0W35–1654.5W35–16UN
Mon 1/2Penn State vs Utah-1.5W35–2155.5W35–21OY
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
Penn State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Penn State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Penn State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Penn State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Penn State
+0.396
Rutgers
+0.128
Penn State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Penn State
+0.511
Rutgers
+0.183
Penn State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Penn State
0.254
Rutgers
0.195
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Penn State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Penn State
+8.467
Rutgers
+6.706
Penn State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Penn State
+0.851
Rutgers
+0.759
Penn State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Penn State
69.9
Rutgers
72.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Penn 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
Penn State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Penn State
8.8
Rutgers
-2.0
Offense Rating
Penn State
19.0
Rutgers
13.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Penn State
10.2
Rutgers
15.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Penn State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Penn State #7
1.80
Rutgers #135
0.33
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Penn State #27
0.50
Rutgers #135
1.33
Penn State +1.47
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Penn State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Penn State #1
67.4
Rutgers #1
32.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Penn State #8
21.9
Rutgers #116
56.7
Penn State +35.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Penn 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
Penn State
James Franklin #1
66–34 (66%) · Yr 9 at school
OC Mike Yurcich Yr 2 #1
DC Manny Diaz Yr 1 #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: 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