Rutgers at Michigan State Game Matchup
Rutgers logo Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan State SpartansMichigan State logo
Saturday, November 24th 2018 (4:00 PM EST)
Michigan State -24.5 (37.0)
Michigan State 14 - Rutgers: 10  (Big Ten)

 
Scarlet Knights (1 - 11) (7 - 5 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 29 - 25 (25 - 22 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Light Rain Predicted
Our Line: -2    (SP+ -24)
PPG only: RUTG: 28 - MSU: 22 (50)
MSU Win prob: 95% | Cover: 52%
RUTG Travel: 539 miles
Spartans (7 - 6) (4 - 9 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 19 - 26 (20 - 25 @ Home)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Rutgers's 2018 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 9/1 Rutgers vs Texas State-16.548.0W 35 - 7
Sat 9/8 Rutgers at Ohio State+34.558.0L 3 - 52
Sat 9/15 Rutgers at Kansas+1.044.0L 14 - 55
Sat 9/22 Rutgers vs Buffalo+6.054.0L 13 - 42
Sat 9/29 Rutgers vs Indiana+14.550.5L 17 - 24
Sat 10/6 Rutgers vs Illinois+4.550.0L 17 - 38
Sat 10/13 Rutgers at Maryland+23.551.0L 7 - 34
Sat 10/20 Rutgers vs Northwestern+20.048.5L 15 - 18
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/3 Rutgers at Wisconsin+29.050.5L 17 - 31
Sat 11/10 Rutgers vs Michigan+36.545.0L 7 - 42
Sat 11/17 Rutgers vs Penn State+28.552.5L 7 - 20
Sat 11/24 Rutgers at Michigan State+24.537.0L 10 - 14
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Michigan State's 2018 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Fri 8/31 Michigan State vs Utah State-23.552.5W 38 - 31
Sat 9/8 Michigan State at Arizona State-4.554.0L 13 - 16
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/22 Michigan State at Indiana-5.551.0W 35 - 21
Sat 9/29 Michigan State vs Central Michigan-27.546.0W 31 - 20
Sat 10/6 Michigan State vs Northwestern-10.543.0L 19 - 29
Sat 10/13 Michigan State at Penn State+13.553.5W 21 - 17
Sat 10/20 Michigan State vs Michigan+7.538.5L 7 - 21
Sat 10/27 Michigan State vs Purdue+2.548.5W 23 - 13
Sat 11/3 Michigan State at Maryland-3.043.0W 24 - 3
Sat 11/10 Michigan State vs Ohio State+3.050.0L 6 - 26
Sat 11/17 Michigan State at Nebraska+1.548.5L 6 - 9
Sat 11/24 Michigan State vs Rutgers-24.537.0W 14 - 10
Mon 12/31 Michigan State vs Oregon-1.047.0L 6 - 7
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

RUTG's OC vs MSU's DC      MSU's OC vs RUTG's DC

Important Stats (2017)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
RUTG0%28.90%000%000%25.40%0%0000
MSU0%19.30%000%000%26.10%0%0000
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
RUTG0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2017
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
RUTG Offense1228.9250%00000000%0%0%0%0%
MSU Defense1326.124.70%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
RUTG Defense1225.4220%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
MSU Offense1319.320.40%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2017
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Rutgers120:000NAN%0%0000000100
Michigan State130:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2018)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
RUTG Offense120%0%000000%0%0
MSU Defense130%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
RUTG Defense120%0% - - - - 00%0%0
MSU Offense130%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2018)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
RUTG Offense120%0%000000000%0%0%0
MSU Defense130%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
RUTG Defense120%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
MSU Offense130%0%000000000%0%0%0

Rutgers's Power Ratings
Rutgers's Power Rating: #NR
Rutgers's Offense Rating: #NR
Rutgers's Defense Rating: #NR
2018 Talent Rating: #60
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Rutgers's 2018 Expected Record: -
Rutgers's 2018 Overall SP+ Rating: -12.3 #108
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.0 #123
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.5 #67

Rutgers's SP+ Ratings
Rutgers's 2018 Overall SP+ Rating: -12.3 #108
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.0 #123
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.5 #67

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
Rutgers:    Michigan State: 2

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Rutgers: -12.3   Michigan State: 11.5




Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2 #NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: #NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: #NR
2018 Talent Rating: #34
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Michigan State's 2018 Expected Record: -

Michigan State's SP+ Ratings
Michigan State's 2018 Overall SP+ Rating: 11.5 #30
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.0 #111
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: 10.8 #2

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


Rutgers Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 25
Defense: 25.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 22

Rutgers's 2018 Record
Record: 1 - 11
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Rutgers 28
Michigan State 22

Projected Total Points: 50
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 19.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 20.4
Defense: 26.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.7

Michigan State's 2018 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 4 - 9 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 6 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 4 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202411/30Michigan State14Rutgers41RutgersMichigan State -1.5Rutgers46.5Over
202310/14Rutgers27Michigan State24RutgersRutgers -4Michigan State38.5Over
202211/12Michigan State27Rutgers21Michigan StateMichigan State -10.0Rutgers41.0Over
202110/09Rutgers13Michigan State31Michigan StateMichigan State -4.5Michigan State50.0Under
202010/24Michigan State27Rutgers38RutgersMichigan State -9.5Rutgers45.0Over
201911/23Rutgers0Michigan State27Michigan StateMichigan State -22.5Michigan State43.5Under
201811/24Michigan State14Rutgers10Michigan StateMichigan State -24.5Rutgers37.0Under
201711/25Rutgers7Michigan State40Michigan StateMichigan State -14Michigan State42.5Over
201611/12Michigan State49Rutgers0Michigan StateMichigan State -15.5Michigan State53.5Under
201510/10Rutgers24Michigan State31Michigan StateMichigan State -17Rutgers56.0Under
201411/22Michigan State45Rutgers3Michigan StateMichigan State -22Michigan State0
200409/04Rutgers19Michigan State14Rutgers
200309/06Michigan State44Rutgers28Michigan State
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Michigan State965 Overs
Rutgers455 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams7 - 63 - 82 - 51 - 3
Road Teams6 - 78 - 33 - 15 - 2

(#NR) Rutgers Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: -12.3 #108
Offense SP+ Rating: 15.0 #123
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.5 #67
Talent Rating: #60
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -

Rutgers     Ratings Matchup     Michigan State
Power #NR
#NR
Off #NR
#NR
Def #NR
#NR
Talent #60
#34
SP+ #108
#30
SP+ Off #123
#111
SP+ Def #67
#2

Rematch from Week 13
Michigan State -24.5 (37.0)
Michigan State won vs Rutgers this year (14-10)

Previous Matchups
Rutgers beat Michigan State last year (41-14)
Rutgers beat Michigan State in 2023 (27-24)
Michigan State beat Rutgers in 2022 (27-21)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Spartan Stadium
Conditions: Light Rain
Temp: 47° - Wind: 8 mph


Team Information
Injuries: RUTG | MSU
Depth Chart: RUTG | MSU
Rosters: RUTG | MSU
(#NR) Michigan State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 2 #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: 11.5 #30
Offense SP+ Rating: 22.0 #111
Defense SP+ Rating: 10.8 #2
Talent Rating: #34
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Expected Record: -





  
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