Ohio at Rutgers Game Matchup
Ohio logo Ohio Bobcats at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRutgers logo
Saturday, August 30th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
SHI Stadium - Piscataway, NJ

 
Bobcats (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Brian Smith (1-0)
Avg Score : 29 - 18 (23 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0.6 - 2.4 (#96)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Our Line: Rutgers -17.5    (SP+ -6)
PPG only: OHIO: 27 - RUTG: 24 (51)
OHIO Win prob: 49% | Cover: 49%
OHIO Travel: 413 miles
Scarlet Knights (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Greg Schiano (26-33)
Avg Score : 29 - 25 (30 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.6 - 5.4 (#48)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 5)
 
Ohio's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/30 Ohio at Rutgers
Sat 9/6 Ohio vs West Virginia
Sat 9/13 Ohio at Ohio State
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Rutgers's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/30 Rutgers vs Ohio
Sat 9/6 Rutgers vs Miami (OH)
Sat 9/13 Rutgers vs Norfolk State
Sat 9/20 Rutgers vs Iowa
Sat 9/27 Rutgers at Minnesota
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Rutgers at Washington
Sat 10/18 Rutgers vs Oregon
Sat 10/25 Rutgers at Purdue
Sat 11/1 Rutgers at Illinois
Sat 11/8 Rutgers vs Maryland
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Rutgers at Ohio State
Sat 11/29 Rutgers vs Penn State
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

OHIO's OC Scott Isphording vs RUTG's DC Robb Smith     RUTG's OC Kirk Ciarrocca vs OHIO's DC John Hauser

Important Stats (2024)
 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
OHIO#41 (.24)46% (31)29.347% (36)3.1 (55)21445% (35)1934.15 (46)#23 (.1)37% (10)18.134% (3)40% (57)3.79 (68)44.91.61.5
RUTG#84 (.16)43% (67)28.944% (69)2.92 (88)16442% (63)1894.19 (44)#106 (.23)43% (84)25.448% (113)40% (60)4.03 (92)33.80.60.9
 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
OHIO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
RUTG0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OHIO Offense1429.323.345.8%4.151.6224062141935.259%41%47%45%14%.24
RUTG Defense1325.425.143.3%4.030.9 - - - - - 46%54%48%40%15%.23
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OHIO Defense1418.123.536.9%3.791.5 - - - - - 45%54%34%40%20%.1
RUTG Offense1328.93042.9%4.190.6213531641894.553%47%44%42%14%.16

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Ohio1432:4321.948%60%5.544.91.61.56.32.5327.9
Rutgers1329:302143%48%3.933.80.60.93.71.5129.4
Run Game Stats (2025)
 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
OHIO Offense1459% (14)47% (36)40.7213.55.235 (8).24 (18)3.1 (55)78% (30)9% (52)1.12 (13)
RUTG Defense1346% (18)48% (113) - - - - .26 (126)3.2 (99)82% (123)8% (115)1.07 (104)
 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
OHIO Defense1445% (15)34% (3) - - - - -.03 (6)2.49 (8)74% (68)13% (13)1 (71)
RUTG Offense1353% (50)44% (69)36.8163.84.524 (45).1 (87)2.92 (88)76% (51)7% (11)0.91 (98)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OHIO Offense1441% (118)45% (35)15.524.7192.57.812.415 (98)12 (85).23 (80)1.4 (128)29% (32)37% (13).45 (23)5% (42)1.8 (121)
RUTG Defense1354% (117)40% (60) - - - - - - 7 (104).23 (68)1.6 (83)33% (51)31% (75).32 (75)7% (50)2.2 (101)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OHIO Defense1454% (121)40% (57) - - - - - - 11 (52).22 (59)1.5 (53)35% (21)24% (2).18 (19)7% (41)2.2 (107)
RUTG Offense1347% (86)42% (63)15.327.9189.26.812.417 (79)6 (10).25 (75)1.6 (63)30% (43)34% (37).42 (32)7% (108)2 (70)

Ohio's Power Ratings
Ohio's Power Rating: -3.39 #84
Ohio's Offense Rating: 10.97 #90
Ohio's Defense Rating: 14.36 #71
2025 Talent Rating: 510.00 #105
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Ohio's 2025 Expected Record: 0.6 - 2.4
Ohio's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.8 #72
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #91
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #54

Ohio's SP+ Ratings
Ohio's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.8 #72
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #91
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #54

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 544.83
Average Power Five Talent: 862.84
Average FBS Talent: 688.93

Power Ratings Matchup
Ohio: -3.39   Rutgers: 14.23

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ohio: -1.8   Rutgers: 4.6




Rutgers's Power Ratings
Rutgers's Power Rating: 14.23 #31
Rutgers's Offense Rating: 23.62 #18
Rutgers's Defense Rating: 11.39 #53
2025 Talent Rating: 942.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #69
Rutgers's 2025 Expected Record: 6.6 - 5.4

Rutgers's SP+ Ratings
Rutgers's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.6 #43
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.7 #50
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.1 #41

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 903.22
Average Power Five Talent: 862.84
Average FBS Talent: 688.93


Ohio Scoring
Offense: 29.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 23.3
Defense: 18.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.5

Ohio's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Ohio 27.4
Rutgers 23.5

Projected Total Points: 51
Rutgers Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 30
Defense: 25.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.1

Rutgers's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201109/24Rutgers38Ohio26Rutgers
200609/16Rutgers24Ohio7Rutgers
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Rutgers200 Overs
Ohio000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 20 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#84) Ohio Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -3.39 #84
Offense Rating: 10.97 #90
Defense Rating: 14.36 #71
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.8 #72
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #91
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #54
Talent Rating: 510.00 #105
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Expected Record: 0.6 - 2.4

Ohio     Ratings Matchup     Rutgers
Power #84
#31
Off #90
#18
Def #71
#53
Talent #105
#19
SP+ #72
#43
SP+ Off #91
#50
SP+ Def #54
#41

Weather Forecast
Playing in SHI Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: OHIO | RUTG
Depth Chart: OHIO | RUTG
Rosters: OHIO | RUTG
(#31) Rutgers Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 14.23 #31
Offense Rating: 23.62 #18
Defense Rating: 11.39 #53
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.6 #43
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.7 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.1 #41
Talent Rating: 942.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #69
Expected Record: 6.6 - 5.4





  
Ohio's OC Scott Isphording
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Parker Navarro19529566%242313118.2
Nick Poulos224945%271215.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Parker Navarro1601047186.555
Nick Poulos2814915.322
Duncan Brune268413.28
Nolan McCormick207623.89
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chase Hendricks40471111.856
Rodney Harris II23299013.052
Mason Williams19211211.121
Caleb Gossett1615809.934
Rutgers's OC Kirk Ciarrocca
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Athan Kaliakmanis21339554%26961876.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
CJ Campbell165860115.258
Antwan Raymond10045784.665
Athan Kaliakmanis9225132.720
Samuel Brown V4020135.037
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
DT Sheffield668221112.575
Ian Strong42668515.965
CJ Campbell40466311.778
KJ Duff28433115.559

Ohio's DC John Hauser
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dustin Johnson772004
Shay Taylor7411434
DJ Walker537007
Tank Pearson502006
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Shay Taylor7411434
Ben McNaboe447473
Kadin Schmitz324400
Cam Rice298241
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
DJ Walker537007
Tank Pearson502006
Dustin Johnson772004
Rutgers's DC Robb Smith
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dariel Djabome1008441
Jett Elad845126
Shaquan Loyal755105
Eric O'Neill531813163
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Eric O'Neill531813163
Bradley Weaver44169100
Jordan Walker197440
Dariel Djabome1008441
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jacobie Henderson5020010
Jett Elad845126
Cam Miller233025