Rutgers at Wisconsin

Week 10 · Nov 7Camp Randall Stadium · Madison, WI

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Opening LineWisconsin -17.5Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Current Market ConsensusWisconsin -1711-book consensus · observed Nov 2, 12:33 PM EST
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~0.5 pts toward RutgersExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Wisconsin enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a bad loss Contradictory evidence

Wisconsin enters after losing its previous lined game by 30 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

Wisconsin is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Lay it with a big favorite Developing estimate

Wisconsin is favored by 17.2 points in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,106 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Public bias toward greatness Developing estimate

Wisconsin begins the season in the top quartile of OV Ratings.

Studied in 1,692 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Rutgers enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Rutgers enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Resolve after a close loss Contradictory evidence

Rutgers enters after a one-score loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,582 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Take the big underdog Contradictory evidence

Rutgers is a 17.2-point underdog in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,106 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge game Developing estimate

Rutgers lost the most recent meeting with Wisconsin.

Studied in 3,848 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge after humiliation Developing estimate

Rutgers lost the most recent meeting with Wisconsin by at least 14 points.

Studied in 1,910 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Current Win Probability
Rutgers 8.7%Wisconsin 91.3%

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Overall Rating-2.8 · #80+12.3 · #33
Offense Rating+1.8+4.3
Defense Rating-4.6+8.0

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.210.02
Offense Success Rate46.2%36.6%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.310.17
Defense Success Rate Allowed47.3%44.8%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total4.96.5
Playoff Odds<0.01%4.0%
Strength of Schedule Rank31st41st