Our rankings
Michigan St 75%
Michigan St #84 vs Rutgers #131 in our rankings (network centrality).
Michigan St vs Rutgers Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
33%131
Rutgers
RutgersOur pick: Michigan St, 67% to win · projected 28–25
Common opponents
Michigan St 95%
Michigan St by 25.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Michigan St 63%
Projected Michigan St 28, Rutgers 25 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Michigan St and Rutgers common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Michigan St went 0–1, Rutgers went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Michigan St | Rutgers | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Northwestern |
L 21–24 home, Oct 17 | L 14–42 away, Oct 24 | MSU +25.0 |