Middle Tennessee at Florida Atlantic - 2013 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 21st 2013 (12:00 PM EDT)
Middle Tennessee -4 (0)  Open: 0.0
Middle Tennessee 42 - Florida Atlantic: 35  (Conference USA)

 
Blue Raiders (8 - 5) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 29 - 26 (24 - 31 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Temp: 21°
FAU is playing their 4th straight game
MTSU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: MTSU: 25 - FAU: 27 (52)
MTSU Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
MTSU Travel: 752 miles, 1 hrs behind
Owls (6 - 6) (8 - 4 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 26 - 22 (34 - 20 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Middle Tennessee's 2013 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29 Middle Tennessee vs Western Carolina-12.0
Sat 9/7 Middle Tennessee at North Carolina+21.5
Sat 9/14 Middle Tennessee vs Memphis-4.0
Sat 9/21 Middle Tennessee at Florida Atlantic-4.0
Fri 9/27 Middle Tennessee at BYU+22.0
Sat 10/5 Middle Tennessee vs East Carolina+8.0
Sat 10/12 Middle Tennessee at North Texas+4.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/24 Middle Tennessee vs Marshall+10.5
Sat 11/2 Middle Tennessee at UAB-6.0
Sat 11/9 Middle Tennessee vs Florida International-17.0
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/23 Middle Tennessee at Southern Miss-20.5
Sat 11/30 Middle Tennessee vs UTEP-21.0
Mon 12/30 Middle Tennessee vs Navy+7.057.5L 6 - 24UN

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Predictions for Middle Tennessee's Schedule
Florida Atlantic's 2013 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/30 Florida Atlantic at Miami+31.0
Thu 9/5 Florida Atlantic at East Carolina+15.0
Sat 9/14 Florida Atlantic at South Florida+10.5
Sat 9/21 Florida Atlantic vs Middle Tennessee+4.0
Sat 9/28 Florida Atlantic at Rice+14.0
Sat 10/5 Florida Atlantic at UAB+7.0
Sat 10/12 Florida Atlantic vs Marshall+13.0
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/26 Florida Atlantic at Auburn+26.5
Sat 11/2 Florida Atlantic vs Tulane-3.0
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 Florida Atlantic at Southern Miss-14.5
Sat 11/23 Florida Atlantic vs New Mexico State-21.0
Fri 11/29 Florida Atlantic vs Florida International-28.5

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Predictions for Florida Atlantic's Schedule
Important Stats (2013)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MTSU.0641%2941%3.119940%208-0.33.1247%26.246%46%042.71.62.5
FAU.0440%26.437%2.918341%198-0.19-36%22.334%35%-0.3240.51.81.6
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MTSU#107 (.13)39% (105)38% (114)2.82 (104)9140% (83)2613 (128)#129 (.32)49% (130)50% (124)49% (127)4.61 (126)61.31.60.8
FAU#80 (.17)39% (108)40% (107)3.15 (48)18939% (99)2093.19 (122)#90 (.21)41% (54)43% (72)38% (39)3.72 (62)51.61.51.6



Overall Stats 2013
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MTSU Offense132924.241.4%-0.331.6224081992084.953%45%41%40%2%.06
FAU Defense1222.319.835.8%-0.321.6 - - - - - 53%45%34%35%3%-
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MTSU Defense1326.231.347.1%02.5 - - - - - 59%40%46%46%2%.12
FAU Offense1226.433.639.6%-0.191.8193801831984.457%42%37%41%2%.04

Additional Stats 2013
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Middle Tennessee1328:0821.846%38%4.242.71.62.500630.2
Florida Atlantic1231:5719.440%53%4.840.51.81.600329.3
Run Game Stats (2013)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MTSU Offense1353%41%40.5199.34.925.023.167%0%0.77
FAU Defense1253%34% - - - - -.022.7464%0%0.96
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MTSU Defense1359%46% - - - - .073.2580%0%0.67
FAU Offense1257%37%41.6182.54.421-.022.972%0%0.75

Pass Game Stats (2013)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MTSU Offense1345%40%18.331208.26.711.41715.121.331%34%.272%1.6
FAU Defense1245%35% - - - - - - 13.021.236%26%.133%1.6
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MTSU Defense1340%46% - - - - - - 15.211.128%32%.292%1.5
FAU Offense1242%41%16.329.4197.96.712.11611.141.234%31%.252%1.5

Middle Tennessee's Power Ratings
Middle Tennessee's Power Rating: NR
Middle Tennessee's Offense Rating: NR
Middle Tennessee's Defense Rating: NR
2013 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Middle Tennessee's 2013 Expected Record: -
Middle Tennessee's 2013 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Middle Tennessee's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Middle Tennessee's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Middle Tennessee:    Florida Atlantic: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Middle Tennessee:    Florida Atlantic:




Florida Atlantic's Power Ratings
Florida Atlantic's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Florida Atlantic's Offense Rating: NR
Florida Atlantic's Defense Rating: NR
2013 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Florida Atlantic's 2013 Expected Record: -
Florida Atlantic's 2013 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Florida Atlantic's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Florida Atlantic's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Middle Tennessee Scoring
Offense: 29 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.2
Defense: 26.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 31.3

Middle Tennessee's 2013 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Florida Atlantic 27
Middle Tennessee 25

Total Points: 52

Based on Last 4 Games
Middle Tennessee 26
Florida Atlantic 26

Total Points: 52

Based on Entire Season
Florida Atlantic 29
Middle Tennessee 24

Total Points: 53
Florida Atlantic Scoring
Offense: 26.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 33.6
Defense: 22.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.8

Florida Atlantic's 2013 Record
Record: 6 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record at home: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202211/19Middle Tennessee49Florida Atlantic21Florida Atlantic -5.5Middle Tennessee51.0Over
202111/27Florida Atlantic17Middle Tennessee27Florida Atlantic -3.5Middle Tennessee49.5Under
201910/12Florida Atlantic28Middle Tennessee13Florida Atlantic -12Florida Atlantic63.5Under
201809/29Middle Tennessee25Florida Atlantic24Florida Atlantic -2.5Middle Tennessee63.5Under
201709/30Florida Atlantic38Middle Tennessee20Florida Atlantic -2.5Florida Atlantic60.0Under
201611/26Middle Tennessee77Florida Atlantic56Middle Tennessee -12.5Middle Tennessee64.0Over
201511/14Florida Atlantic17Middle Tennessee24Middle Tennessee -6Middle Tennessee57.5Under
201411/22Middle Tennessee35Florida Atlantic34Middle Tennessee -7Florida Atlantic0
201309/21Florida Atlantic35Middle Tennessee42Middle Tennessee -4Middle Tennessee0
201209/08Middle Tennessee31Florida Atlantic17
201110/22Florida Atlantic14Middle Tennessee38
201011/27Middle Tennessee38Florida Atlantic14
200910/31Florida Atlantic20Middle Tennessee27
200809/30Middle Tennessee14Florida Atlantic13
200709/01Florida Atlantic27Middle Tennessee14
200611/04Middle Tennessee35Florida Atlantic14
200510/15Florida Atlantic14Middle Tennessee35
200409/18Middle Tennessee20Florida Atlantic27
200308/28Middle Tennessee19Florida Atlantic20
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Florida Atlantic532 Overs
Middle Tennessee1465 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams11 - 85 - 43 - 22 - 2
Road Teams8 - 114 - 52 - 22 - 3

(#) MTSU at (#) FAU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatMTSUFAU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Middle Tennessee on Offense
CategoryCat
MTSU OffFAU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Middle Tennessee Run Game
CategoryCat
MTSU OffFAU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Middle Tennessee Pass Game
CategoryCat
MTSU OffFAU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Florida Atlantic on Offense
CategoryCatFAU OffMTSU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Florida Atlantic Run Game
CategoryCat
FAU OffMTSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Florida Atlantic Pass Game
CategoryCatFAU OffMTSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
FAU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'13 Profile: Remains Poor G5

MTSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'13 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in FAU Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 21° - Wind: 9 mph
Rematch from Week 4
Middle Tennessee 4.0 (0)
Middle Tennessee won at Florida Atlantic this year (42-35)

Previous Matchups
Middle Tennessee beat Florida Atlantic in 2022 (49-21)

  
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