Rutgers at Indiana Week 8 College Football Matchup Rutgers at Indiana Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 21 2023 · Week 8 · 🏟 Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN · Turf · 52,959 cap
Rutgers✈ 646 miSame TZ
Away
31 14
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Rutgers
24
Indiana
18
P&R Line Rutgers -5.5
P&R Total O/U 41.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Rutgers -6 · O/U 39.5
Matchup Prediction
Rutgers has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Rutgers entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Rutgers wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Rutgers wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Rutgers -6
O/U 39.5
Caesars Sportsbook (Colorado)
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Rutgers · 73.9% ATS historically
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Rutgers 2023 Schedule
Rutgers's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 9/3Rutgers vs Northwestern-5.0W24–739.0W24–7UY
Sat 9/9Rutgers vs Temple-7.5W36–743.5W36–7UY
Sat 9/16Rutgers vs Virginia Tech-6.5W35–1637.5W35–16OY
Sat 9/23Rutgers at Michigan+24.0L7–3144.5L7–31UY
Sat 9/30Rutgers vs Wagner-46.0W52–352.5W52–3OY
Sat 10/7Rutgers at Wisconsin+12.5L13–2444.0L13–24UY
Sat 10/14Rutgers vs Michigan State-4.0W27–2438.5W27–24ON
Sat 10/21Rutgers at Indiana-6.0W31–1439.5W31–14OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/4Rutgers vs Ohio State+19.0L16–3542.5L16–35OY
Sat 11/11Rutgers at Iowa-2.5L0–2227.5L0–22UN
Sat 11/18Rutgers at Penn State+19.5L6–2739.5L6–27UN
Sat 11/25Rutgers vs Maryland+2.0L24–4245.5L24–42ON
Thu 12/28Rutgers vs Miami-3.0W31–2441.0W31–24OY
Indiana 2023 Schedule
Indiana's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Indiana vs Ohio State+30.0L3–2359.0L3–23UY
Fri 9/8Indiana vs Indiana State-31.0W41–744.0W41–7OY
Sat 9/16Indiana vs Louisville+10.0L14–2151.0L14–21UY
Sat 9/23Indiana vs Akron-16.5W29–2745.5W29–27ON
Sat 9/30Indiana at Maryland+14.5L17–4450.0L17–44ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14Indiana at Michigan+33.5L7–5245.5L7–52ON
Sat 10/21Indiana vs Rutgers+6.0L14–3139.5L14–31ON
Sat 10/28Indiana at Penn State+31.0L24–3345.0L24–33OY
Sat 11/4Indiana vs Wisconsin+9.5W20–1445.0W20–14UY
Sat 11/11Indiana at Illinois+4.5L45–4843.5L45–48OY
Sat 11/18Indiana vs Michigan State-3.5L21–2447.5L21–24UN
Sat 11/25Indiana at Purdue+2.5L31–3555.5L31–35ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Rutgers 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
Both Agree
→ Rutgers
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Rutgers #107
+0.359
Indiana #106
+0.267
Rutgers Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Rutgers #126
+0.466
Indiana #76
+0.477
Indiana Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Rutgers #107
0.145
Indiana #59
0.166
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Indiana Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Rutgers #62
+8.035
Indiana #119
+6.591
Rutgers Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Rutgers #91
+0.859
Indiana #85
+0.855
Rutgers Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Rutgers #50
70.0
Indiana #123
73.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Rutgers Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2023 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Indiana Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Rutgers
-2.0
Indiana
25.6
Offense Rating
Rutgers
13.9
Indiana
27.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Rutgers
15.9
Indiana
2.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Rutgers Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Rutgers #87
1.17
Indiana #133
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Rutgers #67
0.67
Indiana #128
2.60
Rutgers +1.17
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Rutgers Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Rutgers #1
55.8
Indiana #1
28.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Rutgers #76
30.8
Indiana #98
58.9
Rutgers +27.6
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 Rutgers 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
Rutgers
Greg Schiano #1
15–22 (41%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Kirk Ciarrocca Yr 1 #1
DC Joe Harasymiak Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Indiana
Tom Allen #1
31–42 (43%) · Yr 7 at school
OC Walt Bell Yr 2 #1
DC Matt Guerrieri 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