Washington at Rutgers Week 5 College Football Matchup Washington at Rutgers Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Sep 28 2024 · Week 5 · 🏟 SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ · Turf · 52,454 cap
Washington✈ 6,257 mi+3 hr TZ
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Washington
21
Rutgers
27
P&R Line Rutgers -6
P&R Total O/U 47.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Rutgers -1.5 · O/U 44.5
Matchup Prediction
Rutgers has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Rutgers entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Rutgers wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Rutgers wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Rutgers -1.5
O/U 44.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Washington · 73.9% ATS historically
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Washington 2024 Schedule
Washington's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Washington vs Weber State-29.0W35–351.5W35–3UY
Sat 9/7Washington vs Eastern Michigan-25.0W30–948.5W30–9UN
Sat 9/14Washington vs Washington State-4.0L19–2456.0L19–24UN
Sat 9/21Washington vs Northwestern-11.5W24–542.5W24–5UY
Fri 9/27Washington at Rutgers+1.5L18–2144.5L18–21UN
Sat 10/5Washington vs Michigan-1.5W27–1739.5W27–17OY
Sat 10/12Washington at Iowa+2.5L16–4041.5L16–40ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/26Washington at Indiana+5.5L17–3154.0L17–31UN
Sat 11/2Washington vs USC+2.0W26–2155.0W26–21UY
Sat 11/9Washington at Penn State+13.5L6–3548.0L6–35UN
Fri 11/15Washington vs UCLA-4.5W31–1947.0W31–19OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/30Washington at Oregon+17.5L21–4950.5L21–49ON
Tue 12/31Washington vs Louisville-1.0L34–3550.5L34–35ON
Rutgers 2024 Schedule
Rutgers's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29Rutgers vs Howard-38.5W44–751.5W44–7UN
Sat 9/7Rutgers vs Akron-24.5W49–1741.5W49–17OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/21Rutgers at Virginia Tech+3.0W26–2345.0W26–23OY
Fri 9/27Rutgers vs Washington-1.5W21–1844.5W21–18UY
Sat 10/5Rutgers at Nebraska+7.0L7–1439.5L7–14UY
Sat 10/12Rutgers vs Wisconsin-1.0L7–4243.5L7–42ON
Sat 10/19Rutgers vs UCLA-4.0L32–3542.5L32–35ON
Fri 10/25Rutgers at USC+14.0L20–4257.0L20–42ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/9Rutgers vs Minnesota+6.5W26–1944.5W26–19OY
Sat 11/16Rutgers at Maryland+4.5W31–1754.5W31–17UY
Sat 11/23Rutgers vs Illinois-2.0L31–3848.0L31–38ON
Sat 11/30Rutgers at Michigan State+1.5W41–1446.5W41–14OY
Thu 12/26Rutgers vs Kansas State+7.5L41–4451.5L41–44OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
Washington 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
→ Washington
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Washington #32
+0.479
Rutgers #84
+0.305
Washington Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Washington #22
+0.603
Rutgers #75
+0.338
Washington Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Washington #107
0.140
Rutgers #85
0.147
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Rutgers Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Washington #102
+7.547
Rutgers #44
+8.228
Rutgers Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Washington #21
+0.903
Rutgers #67
+0.860
Washington Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Washington #94
72.1
Rutgers #63
70.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Rutgers Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2024 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Washington Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Washington
17.4
Rutgers
-2.0
Offense Rating
Washington
24.6
Rutgers
13.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Washington
7.1
Rutgers
15.9
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
Washington #70
1.67
Rutgers #57
2.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington #107
0.00
Rutgers #29
0.50
Rutgers +0.83
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Rutgers Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Washington #1
60.4
Rutgers #1
79.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington #87
20.2
Rutgers #61
8.6
Rutgers +19.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 3 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 solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Washington
Jedd Fisch #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Brennan Carroll Yr 1 #1
DC Stephen Belichick Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Rutgers
Greg Schiano #1
19–28 (40%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Kirk Ciarrocca Yr 2 #1
DC Joe Harasymiak Yr 3 #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