Wisconsin Badgers versus Michigan State by the numbers

Wisconsin Badgers are early four-point favorites against Michigan State Spartans. The game is taking place in East Lansing this weekend.

Wisconsin Badgers are No. 53 in FBS, No 7 in Big Ten and No 8 in the Big 10. They are also No 65 in total yards, and they are no. 52 in rushing offense and no No 6 in passing offense.

Scoring is 31.8 points per game, No. 53 in FBS, and No 7 in Big Ten. Total yards are 409.2 yards per games, no. 65 in the Fbs, but No 8 in big ten. Rushing offense is 173.7 yards, passing offense 235.5 yards. Time of possession is 1 hour, 48 minutes and 2 seconds.

Wisconsin Badgers have a sizeable advantage in all five metrics compared to Michigan State. Wisconsin's offensive success against Northwestern helped the team improve their overall rank within the FBS and Big Ten. Michigan's offense has struggled to run the ball this year. Chez Mellusi is out with a wrist injury, so Braelon Allen and Isaac Guerendo will carry the football for Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers and Michigan State are both ranked highly in terms of their offenses. Wisconsin is No. 90 in FBS and No 10 in the Big Ten. Michigan is ranked No 13 in Big League.

Wisconsin's defense is ranked No. 7 in the Big Ten and No 32 in FBS. The team's rushing defense and passing defense are ranked no. 33 and no No 9 in their respective leagues.

Wisconsin Badgers are the No. 7 defense in the Big Ten. They are No.: 19.5 points per game, 320. 5 yards per match, 117 yards rushing per contest, 41 yards passing per week, 1.67 sacks per QB, 5.2 tackles for loss per loss, 80 tackles per team.

Wisconsin's defense is better than Michigan State's. The one area where Michigan's been better is getting to the quarterback. Wisconsin's offensive line will need to protect Graham Mertz. Michigan has struggled with pass defense all year long. Wisconsin will try to repeat its strong play from Northwestern game.

Scoring defense is No. 74 in FBS, No 11 in Big Ten. Total yards allowed are 445.5 yards per game, 113 in the Fbs, 13 in B1G. Rushing defense allows 153. 5 yards, passing defense 292 yards. Sacking the QB is 2.33 per games, 46 in in. Tackles for loss are 5.3 per match, 74th in F BS, 9th Big 10.

Wisconsin has the best kickoff return, punt return and penalty return teams in the FBS. Michigan State has one of the worst penalty yards per game in college football.

Kickoff return is No. 22 in the FBS, No 1 in Big Ten and No 123 in Fbs. Punting is 41.1 yards per punt, 25th in Football Bowl Subdivision, and 7th for Big 10. Turnover margin is +.7, 27th best in football, 2nd best for the Big ten. Penalties per game are 7.2 yards, T-No. 87 in NFL, 106 in BCS.

Wisconsin and Michigan State have two of the better punters in the country. Bryce Baringer is the No. 1 punter in FBS and is an exceptional kicker for the Spartans. Wisconsin played a cleaner game against Northwestern, but penalties and turnovers can still be a difference maker on the road.

Kickoff return is 17.8 yards per return, No. 102 in the FBS, and punt return 8.1 yards. Net punting is 46.6 yards, which is No 1 in Fbs and No1 in Big Ten. Turnover margin is -2.2, no. 83 in F BS, 10 in B1G. Penalties per game are 5. 2 per games, the lowest in all of college football.

Wisconsin Badgers take on Michigan State.