Indiana at Iowa Week 5 College Football Matchup Indiana at Iowa Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Sep 27 2025 · Week 5 · 🏟 Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA · Turf · 70,585 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Indiana
30
IND -9.5
Iowa
19
P&R Line Indiana -11
P&R Total O/U 48.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Indiana -9.5 · O/U 47.5
Matchup Prediction
Indiana has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Indiana entering this game.
Momentum Control
80.6%
Indiana wins
Strong
Game Control
75.9%
Indiana wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Indiana -9.5
O/U 47.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Indiana · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Indiana 2025 Schedule
Indiana's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Indiana vs Old Dominion-23.5W27–1454.5W27–14UN
Sat 9/6Indiana vs Kennesaw State-35.5W56–951.5W56–9OY
Fri 9/12Indiana vs Indiana State-47.5W73–060.0W73–0OY
Sat 9/20Indiana vs Illinois-7.0W63–1051.5W63–10OY
Sat 9/27Indiana at Iowa-9.5W20–1547.5W20–15UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/11Indiana at Oregon+7.0W30–2051.5W30–20UY
Sat 10/18Indiana vs Michigan State-26.5W38–1349.5W38–13ON
Sat 10/25Indiana vs UCLA-26.5W56–653.5W56–6OY
Sat 11/1Indiana at Maryland-21.0W55–1050.5W55–10OY
Sat 11/8Indiana at Penn State-13.5W27–2450.5W27–24ON
Sat 11/15Indiana vs Wisconsin-28.5W31–743.5W31–7UN
— Bye Week —
Fri 11/28Indiana at Purdue-28.5W56–353.5W56–3OY
Sat 12/6Indiana vs Ohio State+5.5W13–1048.5W13–10UY
Thu 1/1Indiana vs Alabama-7.5W38–346.5W38–3UY
Fri 1/9Indiana vs Oregon-3.0W56–2250.5W56–22OY
Mon 1/19Indiana vs Miami-7.5W27–2146.5W27–21ON
Iowa 2025 Schedule
Iowa's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Iowa vs UAlbany-39.5W34–748.5W34–7UN
Sat 9/6Iowa at Iowa State+3.0L13–1643.0L13–16UY
Sat 9/13Iowa vs Massachusetts-35.5W47–744.5W47–7OY
Fri 9/19Iowa at Rutgers-2.5W38–2846.5W38–28OY
Sat 9/27Iowa vs Indiana+9.5L15–2047.5L15–20UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/11Iowa at Wisconsin-5.5W37–037.5W37–0UY
Sat 10/18Iowa vs Penn State-3.5W25–2441.5W25–24ON
Sat 10/25Iowa vs Minnesota-7.5W41–339.5W41–3OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/8Iowa vs Oregon+4.5L16–1841.5L16–18UY
Sat 11/15Iowa at USC+6.5L21–2648.5L21–26UY
Sat 11/22Iowa vs Michigan State-17.5W20–1743.0W20–17UN
Fri 11/28Iowa at Nebraska-5.5W40–1638.5W40–16OY
Wed 12/31Iowa vs Vanderbilt+3.0W34–2747.5W34–27OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
Indiana PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Indiana
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Indiana
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Indiana
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Indiana #8
+0.395
Iowa #73
+0.198
Indiana Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Indiana #5
+0.680
Iowa #71
+0.441
Indiana Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Indiana #2
0.232
Iowa #42
0.169
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Indiana Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Indiana #1
+8.473
Iowa #20
+6.506
Indiana Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Indiana #4
+0.896
Iowa #45
+0.795
Indiana Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Indiana #29
69.1
Iowa #6
66.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Iowa 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
Indiana Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Indiana
25.7
Iowa
11.5
Offense Rating
Indiana
27.6
Iowa
18.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Indiana
1.9
Iowa
7.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Indiana Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Indiana #2
3.67
Iowa #50
1.33
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Indiana #3
0.33
Iowa #10
0.67
Indiana +2.33
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 80.6% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Indiana Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Indiana #1
89.7
Iowa #1
52.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Indiana #1
4.8
Iowa #21
26.6
Indiana +37.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Indiana 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
Indiana
Curt Cignetti #1
11–1 (92%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Mike Shanahan Yr 2 #1
DC Bryant Haines Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Iowa
Kirk Ferentz #1
204–123 (62%) · Yr 27 at school
OC Tim Lester Yr 2 #1
DC Phil Parker 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: 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