Washington (power rating: 7.9) carries a 8.2-point advantage over Michigan State (-0.3) on a neutral field per Blue Chip Analytics. Michigan State's home field (Blue Chip HFA: 1.4) narrows that gap at Spartan Stadium. Beyond home field, the model also charges Washington's long trip. Adjust the factors in the tool above to test your own numbers.
The latest reading for Spartan Stadium shows Clear, 42°F, wind chill 38°F with winds of 7 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. It was taken before the ~10-day forecast window opened, so it describes the furthest hour the forecast reached rather than kickoff itself, and it is replaced once the game comes inside the window. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
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42°F

| Measure | WashingtonAway | Michigan StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,859 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 99 miles |
| Season total | 10,109 miles | 4,641 miles |
| Body clock | 21:00 | 00:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
Washington travels 1,859 miles to this game, a cross-country trip. A trip of this length is worth roughly two thirds of a point to the home team on the measured evidence.