Ohio State at Wisconsin Week 9 College Football Matchup Ohio State at Wisconsin Matchup - Week 9
Sat, Oct 28 2023 · Week 9 · 🏟 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI · Turf · 80,321 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Ohio State
29
Wisconsin
15
P&R Line Ohio State -14
P&R Total O/U 44.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Ohio State -14.5 · O/U 48.0
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
61.3%
Ohio State wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Ohio State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Ohio State -14.5
O/U 48.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Ohio State · 73.9% ATS historically
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Ohio State 2023 Schedule
Ohio State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Ohio State at Indiana-30.0W23–359.0W23–3UN
Sat 9/9Ohio State vs Youngstown State-45.5W35–756.0W35–7UN
Sat 9/16Ohio State vs Western Kentucky-29.5W63–1065.0W63–10OY
Sat 9/23Ohio State at Notre Dame-3.0W17–1455.5W17–14UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/7Ohio State vs Maryland-17.0W37–1756.5W37–17UY
Sat 10/14Ohio State at Purdue-17.5W41–753.0W41–7UY
Sat 10/21Ohio State vs Penn State-4.0W20–1247.0W20–12UY
Sat 10/28Ohio State at Wisconsin-14.5W24–1048.0W24–10UN
Sat 11/4Ohio State at Rutgers-19.0W35–1642.5W35–16ON
Sat 11/11Ohio State vs Michigan State-30.5W38–348.5W38–3UY
Sat 11/18Ohio State vs Minnesota-27.5W37–351.5W37–3UY
Sat 11/25Ohio State at Michigan+3.0L24–3047.0L24–30ON
Fri 12/29Ohio State vs Missouri-4.0L3–1451.0L3–14UN
Wisconsin 2023 Schedule
Wisconsin's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Wisconsin vs Buffalo-29.0W38–1752.5W38–17ON
Sat 9/9Wisconsin at Washington State-5.0L22–3158.0L22–31UN
Sat 9/16Wisconsin vs Georgia Southern-20.5W35–1465.5W35–14UY
Fri 9/22Wisconsin at Purdue-5.5W38–1754.0W38–17OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/7Wisconsin vs Rutgers-12.5W24–1344.0W24–13UN
Sat 10/14Wisconsin vs Iowa-8.0L6–1533.5L6–15UN
Sat 10/21Wisconsin at Illinois-3.0W25–2140.5W25–21OY
Sat 10/28Wisconsin vs Ohio State+14.5L10–2448.0L10–24UY
Sat 11/4Wisconsin at Indiana-9.5L14–2045.0L14–20UN
Sat 11/11Wisconsin vs Northwestern-9.5L10–2443.5L10–24UN
Sat 11/18Wisconsin vs Nebraska-7.5W24–1736.5W24–17ON
Sat 11/25Wisconsin at Minnesota-1.5W28–1442.0W28–14UY
Mon 1/1Wisconsin vs LSU+9.5L31–3559.5L31–35OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Ohio State 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
→ Ohio State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Ohio State #14
+0.413
Wisconsin #84
+0.192
Ohio State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Ohio State #10
+0.689
Wisconsin #116
+0.164
Ohio State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Ohio State #85
0.155
Wisconsin #44
0.172
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Wisconsin Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Ohio State #36
+7.190
Wisconsin #55
+6.709
Ohio State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Ohio State #22
+0.870
Wisconsin #50
+0.794
Ohio State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Ohio State #90
71.2
Wisconsin #76
70.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Wisconsin 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
Ohio State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Ohio State
27.0
Wisconsin
0.4
Offense Rating
Ohio State
29.0
Wisconsin
15.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Ohio State
2.0
Wisconsin
14.7
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
Ohio State #40
2.00
Wisconsin #76
1.43
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio State #12
0.33
Wisconsin #6
0.00
Ohio State +0.57
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ohio State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Ohio State #1
68.7
Wisconsin #1
47.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio State #6
14.6
Wisconsin #85
34.7
Ohio State +21.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
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
Ohio State
Ryan Day #1
48–6 (89%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Brian Hartline Yr 1 #1
DC Jim Knowles Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Wisconsin
Luke Fickell #1
2–1 (67%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Phil Longo Yr 1 #1
DC Colin Hitschler 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