



- Spread
- IOWA −4.5
- Open −4.5
- Total
- 39.5
- Open 39.5
- Model line
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- Projected plays
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- FBS avg 131 · 28.9 s/play
- Spread
- IOWA −4.5
- open −4.5
- Model
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- Total
- 39.5
Where the model sees the game
EPA / PLAY VS FBS MEAN · OPP-ADJUSTED · GARBAGE TIME OUTEPA / PLAY VS FBS MEAN · OPP-ADJUSTED
| Unit vs defense | Offense gainsOff | Defense allowsDef | Plays | Model impactImpact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40th+0.05 | 2nd−0.15 | 36 | IOWA +5.4 | |
| 38th+0.06 | 18th−0.13 | 37 | WIS +3.6 | |
| 46th+0.04 | 22nd−0.07 | 31 | WIS +1.5 | |
| 93rd−0.05 | 101st+0.06 | 32 | WIS +0.3 |
BIGGEST EDGE · IOWA +5.4
The Iowa run defense vs Wisconsin's run game
Wisconsin gains +0.12 EPA a play on the run (40th); Iowa allows −0.08 (2nd). About 36 such plays projected. OFFENSE / DEFENSE columns are EPA a play above the FBS mean; negative defense is stingier.
OFF = EPA/play gained above the FBS mean, DEF = allowed above it (negative is stingier). Impact = model points.
When Iowa has the ball
- +0.1435thEPA / play21st−0.06
- 44.3%43rdSuccess rate18th37.8%
- 1.2699thExplosiveness8th1.19
- +0.1146thRush EPA / play22nd0.00
- +0.1838thPass EPA / dropback18th−0.01
- 50.3%29thStandard downs SR29th44.9%
- 29.5%98thPassing downs SR5th27.1%
- 3.6413thLine yards50th2.93
- 9.1%7thHavoc rate67th14.5%
- 4.7144thPoints / opportunity36th3.60
- 75%14thRed zone TD rate28th50%
Wisconsin's defense rates higher in 8 of 11. Widest gap: passing-downs success rate (98th vs 5th).
When Wisconsin has the ball
- +0.0950thEPA / play40th+0.01
- 40.2%91stSuccess rate32nd39.3%
- 1.409thExplosiveness41st1.27
- +0.1240thRush EPA / play2nd−0.08
- +0.0693rdPass EPA / dropback101st+0.17
- 46.5%78thStandard downs SR32nd45.2%
- 28.5%113thPassing downs SR50th29.9%
- 3.1879thLine yards49th2.93
- 14.1%84thHavoc rate59th14.9%
- 4.3965thPoints / opportunity35th3.53
- 53%111thRed zone TD rate8th44%
Iowa's defense rates higher in 9 of 11. Widest gap: red-zone TD rate (111th vs 8th).
Tempo & tendencies
SEASON TO DATE · NEUTRAL = WP 20–80%SEASON TO DATE
| Metric | FBS avgFBS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Seconds per play · neutralSeconds per play · neutral | 29.4 | 29.0 | 28.9 |
| Plays per gamePlays per game | 58.8 | 61.7 | 65.7 |
| Pass rate · neutralPass rate · neutral | 33.3% | 55.1% | 47.9% |
| Pass rate over expected (PROE) · neutral, dropbacks vs xPassPass rate over expectedPROE · NEUTRAL · vs xPASS | −16.9% | +3.0% | −1.9% |
| Early-down pass rate · neutralEarly-down pass rate · neutral | 27.7% | 51.4% | 44.6% |
| 4th-down go rate · all situations4th-down go rate · all situations | 21% | 12% | 27% |
| Time of possessionTime of possession | 27:41 | 26:23 | 30:11 |
| Avg starting field positionAvg starting field position | Own 31.1 | Own 30.9 | Own 29.8 |
Neutral = WP 20–80%
All tempo →Injury report
BIG TEN AVAILABILITY · DUE ~WED · IMPACT = PTS VS REPLACEMENT × P(OUT)
Week 8 T-1 report1 OUT FOR SEASON · 2 QUESTIONABLE · 3 PROBABLE
- Out for seasonCai Bates · CB
- QuestionableMalachi Coleman · WR
- QuestionableNate Palmer · RB
- ProbableJavan Robinson · CB
- ProbableDarrion Dupree · RB
- ProbableAustin Kawecki · OL
Week 8 T-1 report1 OUT FOR SEASON · 2 OUT · 2 PROBABLE
- Out for seasonKyler Gerardy · DB
- OutTyler Brown · DB
- OutTrent Wilson · OL
- ProbableEli Ozick · K
- ProbableCaden Buhr · K
Line movement
| Market · consensusMarket | Open | Now | Model |
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Spread IOWA | −4.5 | −4.5 | — |
Total | 39.5 | 39.5 | — |
Moneyline IOWA | −185 | −192 | — |
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