Wisconsin at Alabama Week 3 College Football Matchup Wisconsin at Alabama Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 13 2025 · Week 3 · 🏟 Bryant Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL · Turf · 101,821 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Wisconsin
11
Alabama
33
P&R Line Alabama -22
P&R Total O/U 43.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Alabama -17.5 · O/U 45.5
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Alabama, while Game Control favors Wisconsin. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
78.1%
Alabama wins
Strong
Game Control
64.9%
Wisconsin wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Alabama -17.5
O/U 45.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Alabama · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Alabama 2nd straight Home Game
Wisconsin 2025 Schedule
Wisconsin's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28Wisconsin vs Miami (OH)-17.5W17–040.5W17–0UN
Sat 9/6Wisconsin vs Middle Tennessee-28.5W42–1045.5W42–10OY
Sat 9/13Wisconsin at Alabama+17.5L14–3845.5L14–38ON
Sat 9/20Wisconsin vs Maryland-10.5L10–2744.5L10–27UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/4Wisconsin at Michigan+17.5L10–2442.5L10–24UY
Sat 10/11Wisconsin vs Iowa+5.5L0–3737.5L0–37UN
Sat 10/18Wisconsin vs Ohio State+24.5L0–3441.5L0–34UN
Sat 10/25Wisconsin at Oregon+31.5L7–2144.5L7–21UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/8Wisconsin vs Washington+10.5W13–1044.5W13–10UY
Sat 11/15Wisconsin at Indiana+28.5L7–3143.5L7–31UY
Sat 11/22Wisconsin vs Illinois+8.5W27–1042.5W27–10UY
Sat 11/29Wisconsin at Minnesota-2.5L7–1738.5L7–17UN
Alabama 2025 Schedule
Alabama's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Alabama at Florida State-13.5L17–3150.5L17–31UN
Sat 9/6Alabama vs UL Monroe-34.0W73–050.0W73–0OY
Sat 9/13Alabama vs Wisconsin-17.5W38–1445.5W38–14OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/27Alabama at Georgia+2.5W24–2153.5W24–21UY
Sat 10/4Alabama vs Vanderbilt-13.5W30–1458.5W30–14UY
Sat 10/11Alabama at Missouri-3.5W27–2450.5W27–24ON
Sat 10/18Alabama vs Tennessee-8.5W37–2060.5W37–20UY
Sat 10/25Alabama at South Carolina-11.5W29–2247.5W29–22ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/8Alabama vs LSU-10.5W20–949.5W20–9UY
Sat 11/15Alabama vs Oklahoma-6.5L21–2345.5L21–23UN
Sat 11/22Alabama vs Eastern Illinois-50.5W56–057.5W56–0UY
Sat 11/29Alabama at Auburn-6.5W27–2048.5W27–20UY
Sat 12/6Alabama vs Georgia+2.5L7–2847.5L7–28UN
Fri 12/19Alabama at Oklahoma+1.5W34–2442.0W34–24OY
Thu 1/1Alabama vs Indiana+7.5L3–3846.5L3–38UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
Alabama PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Alabama
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Alabama
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Alabama
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Wisconsin #132
+0.093
Alabama #48
+0.386
Alabama Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Wisconsin #131
+0.145
Alabama #37
+0.682
Alabama Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Wisconsin #120
0.129
Alabama #26
0.177
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Alabama Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Wisconsin #135
+5.935
Alabama #38
+7.176
Alabama Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Wisconsin #130
+0.733
Alabama #62
+0.875
Alabama Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Wisconsin #89
71.7
Alabama #39
69.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Alabama Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Alabama Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Wisconsin
0.4
Alabama
17.4
Offense Rating
Wisconsin
15.1
Alabama
21.7
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Wisconsin
14.7
Alabama
4.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Alabama Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Wisconsin #130
0.00
Alabama #37
4.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Wisconsin #91
0.00
Alabama #37
1.00
Alabama +4.50
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 78.1% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Wisconsin Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Wisconsin #1
64.5
Alabama #1
53.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Wisconsin #119
13.2
Alabama #37
37.5
Wisconsin +11.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Alabama
4 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Alabama
85.4 — 5.0 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Alabama won by 24
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.

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

Coaching Matchup
Wisconsin
Luke Fickell #1
13–13 (50%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Jeff Grimes Yr 1 #1
DC Mike Tressel Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Alabama
Kalen DeBoer #1
9–3 (75%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Ryan Grubb Yr 1 #1
DC Kane Wommack Yr 2 #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: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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