Northwestern at Rutgers Game Matchup
Northwestern logo Northwestern Wildcats at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRutgers logo
Sunday, September 3rd 2023 (12:00 PM EDT)
Rutgers -5 (39.0) (0)  Open: 0.0
Rutgers 24 - Northwestern: 7  (Big Ten)

 
Wildcats (8 - 5) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach David Braun (1 - 2)
Avg Score : 18 - 26 (18 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.1 - 6.9 (#73)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Rutgers -2.5    (SP+ -4)
PPG only: NW: 22 - RUTG: 28 (50)
RUTG Win prob: 63% | Cover: 48%
NW Travel: 694 miles, 1 hrs behind
Scarlet Knights (7 - 6) (7 - 4 - 2)
Coach Greg Schiano (15 - 22)
Avg Score : 29 - 25 (30 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.8 - 7.2 (#81)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Northwestern's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sun 9/3 Northwestern at Rutgers+5.039.0L 7 - 24
Sat 9/9 Northwestern vs UTEP-1.040.0W 38 - 7
Sat 9/16 Northwestern at Duke+17.048.0L 14 - 38
Sat 9/23 Northwestern vs Minnesota+11.539.5W 37 - 34
Sat 9/30 Northwestern vs Penn State+27.048.0L 13 - 41
Sat 10/7 Northwestern vs Howard-23.051.0W 23 - 20
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/21 Northwestern at Nebraska+10.540.0L 9 - 17
Sat 10/28 Northwestern vs Maryland+14.048.5W 33 - 27
Sat 11/4 Northwestern vs Iowa+4.530.5L 7 - 10
Sat 11/11 Northwestern at Wisconsin+9.543.5W 24 - 10
Sat 11/18 Northwestern vs Purdue-2.547.5W 23 - 15
Sat 11/25 Northwestern at Illinois+5.046.5W 45 - 43
Sat 12/23 Northwestern vs Utah+6.544.5W 14 - 7
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Rutgers's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sun 9/3 Rutgers vs Northwestern-5.039.0W 24 - 7
Sat 9/9 Rutgers vs Temple-7.543.5W 36 - 7
Sat 9/16 Rutgers vs Virginia Tech-6.537.5W 35 - 16
Sat 9/23 Rutgers at Michigan+24.044.5L 7 - 31
Sat 9/30 Rutgers vs Wagner-46.052.5W 52 - 3
Sat 10/7 Rutgers at Wisconsin+12.544.0L 13 - 24
Sat 10/14 Rutgers vs Michigan State-4.038.5W 27 - 24
Sat 10/21 Rutgers at Indiana-6.039.5W 31 - 14
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/4 Rutgers vs Ohio State+19.042.5L 16 - 35
Sat 11/11 Rutgers at Iowa-2.527.5L 0 - 22
Sat 11/18 Rutgers at Penn State+19.539.5L 6 - 27
Sat 11/25 Rutgers vs Maryland+2.045.5L 24 - 42
Thu 12/28 Rutgers vs Miami-3.041.0W 31 - 24
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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NW's OC Mike Bajakian vs RUTG's DC Joe Harasymiak     RUTG's OC Kirk Ciarrocca vs NW's DC Vacant

Important Stats (2022)
 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
NW.0137%17.838%2.6312538%2102.67.1745%26.346%44%4.0340.82.51.5
RUTG.0537%28.941%3.0112734%1543.32.1442%25.445%39%3.8664.21.71.4
 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
NW0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
RUTG0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
NW Offense1217.817.637.2%2.672.5193351252103.251%47%38%38%18%.01
RUTG Defense1225.425.141.7%3.861.4 - - - - - 49%51%45%39%20%.14
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
NW Defense1226.328.845.1%4.031.5 - - - - - 59%41%46%44%13%.17
RUTG Offense1228.93037.4%3.321.7152811271543.553%47%41%34%19%.05

Additional Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Northwestern1229:011937%49%4.640.82.51.54.51.9026.9
Rutgers1229:1114.828%53%7.864.21.71.45.51.7327.7
Run Game Stats (2023)
 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
NW Offense1251%38%39.1125.13.211-.042.6367%9%0.86
RUTG Defense1249%45% - - - - .142.869%11%0.9
 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
NW Defense1259%46% - - - - .163.1674%8%0.92
RUTG Offense1253%41%36126.93.511-.013.0174%13%0.71

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
NW Offense1247%38%20.434.8210.36.110.31017.151.433%21%.049%1.9
RUTG Defense1251%39% - - - - - - 9.171.533%26%.129%1.8
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
NW Defense1241%44% - - - - - - 6.221.329%29%.164%1.7
RUTG Offense1247%34%1427.7154.35.6111114.121.734%21%.117%2.3

Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: -0.56 #66
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 15.21 #79
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 9.49 #66
2023 Talent Rating: 682.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 10% #49
Northwestern's 2023 Expected Record: 6.10 - 6.90
Northwestern's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.4 #71
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #104
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #30

Northwestern's SP+ Ratings
Northwestern's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.4 #71
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #104
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #30

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 821.44
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78

Power Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: -0.56   Rutgers: 1.7

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: -1.4   Rutgers: 2.3




Rutgers's Power Ratings
Rutgers's Power Rating: 1.7 #64
Rutgers's Offense Rating: 13.71 #92
Rutgers's Defense Rating: 8.88 #59
2023 Talent Rating: 734.00 #39
Blue Chip Ratio: 8 #53
Rutgers's 2023 Expected Record: 5.80 - 7.20

Rutgers's SP+ Ratings
Rutgers's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.3 #59
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #98
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 19.8 #21

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 821.44
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78


Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 17.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 17.6
Defense: 26.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.8

Northwestern's 2023 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 7 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Rutgers 28
Northwestern 22

Projected Total Points: 50
Rutgers Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 30
Defense: 25.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.1

Rutgers's 2023 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 4 - 2
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/03Rutgers24Northwestern7RutgersRutgers -5Rutgers39.0Under
202110/16Northwestern21Rutgers7NorthwesternRutgers -2.5Northwestern45.0Under
201810/20Rutgers15Northwestern18NorthwesternNorthwestern -20Rutgers48.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Rutgers120 Overs
Northwestern213 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 13 - 01 - 02 - 0
Road Teams1 - 20 - 30 - 20 - 1

(#66) Northwestern Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -0.56 #66
Offense Rating: 15.21 #79
Defense Rating: 9.49 #66
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.4 #71
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #104
Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #30
Talent Rating: 682.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 10% #49
Expected Record: 6.10 - 6.90

Northwestern     Ratings Matchup     Rutgers
Power #66
#64
Off #79
#92
Def #66
#59
Talent #54
#39
SP+ #71
#59
SP+ Off #104
#98
SP+ Def #30
#21

Rematch from Week 1
Rutgers -5.0 (39.0)
Rutgers won vs Northwestern this year (24-7)

Previous Matchups
Rutgers beat Northwestern in 2023 (24-7)

Weather Forecast
Playing in SHI Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 86° - Wind: 7 mph


Team Information
Injuries: NW | RUTG
Depth Chart: NW | RUTG
Rosters: NW | RUTG
(#64) Rutgers Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 1.7 #64
Offense Rating: 13.71 #92
Defense Rating: 8.88 #59
Overall SP+ Rating: 2.3 #59
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #98
Defense SP+ Rating: 19.8 #21
Talent Rating: 734.00 #39
Blue Chip Ratio: 8 #53
Expected Record: 5.80 - 7.20





  
Northwestern's OC Mike Bajakian
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Rutgers's DC Joe Harasymiak
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