Western Michigan at Massachusetts - 2013 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, October 26th 2013 (3:00 PM EDT)
UMass -2 (0)  Open: 0.0
Western Michigan 31 - Massachusetts: 30  (Mid-American)

 
Broncos (1 - 11) (4 - 7 - 1)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 17 - 35 (19 - 38 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Wind: 13.9 MPH
UMASS is playing their 4th straight game
WMU is playing their 9th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: WMU: 21 - UMASS: 26 (47)
UMASS Win prob: 55% | Cover: 50%
WMU Travel: 733 miles
Minutemen (1 - 11) (5 - 6 - 1)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 12 - 33 (17 - 28 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Western Michigan's 2013 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/30 Western Michigan at Michigan State+24.0
Sat 9/7 Western Michigan vs Nicholls-27.0
Sat 9/14 Western Michigan at Northwestern+34.0
Sat 9/21 Western Michigan at Iowa+19.0
Sat 9/28 Western Michigan vs Kent State-2.0
Sat 10/5 Western Michigan at Toledo+19.0
Sat 10/12 Western Michigan vs Buffalo+11.0
Sat 10/19 Western Michigan vs Ball State+21.0
Sat 10/26 Western Michigan at Massachusetts+2.0
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/9 Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan-3.0
Sat 11/16 Western Michigan vs Central Michigan+2.5
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/26 Western Michigan at Northern Illinois+33.5

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Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Massachusetts's 2013 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 Massachusetts at Wisconsin+45.0
Sat 9/7 Massachusetts vs Maine+3.0
Sat 9/14 Massachusetts at Kansas State+37.0
Sat 9/21 Massachusetts vs Vanderbilt+36.0
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/5 Massachusetts at Bowling Green+23.0
Sat 10/12 Massachusetts vs Miami (OH)-2.5
Sat 10/19 Massachusetts at Buffalo+20.5
Sat 10/26 Massachusetts vs Western Michigan-2.0
Sat 11/2 Massachusetts vs Northern Illinois+24.0
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 Massachusetts vs Akron+7.0
Sat 11/23 Massachusetts at Central Michigan+8.5
Fri 11/29 Massachusetts at Ohio+14.0

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Predictions for Massachusetts'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
WMU-.0337%17.236%2.7811635%211-0.22.145%35.447%40%-0.2360.32.21.6
UMASS-.0337%11.736%2.5212536%156-0.23.0946%3344%46%038.32.21.6
 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
WMU#43 (.24)45% (33)45% (59)3.05 (62)18446% (27)1874.11 (49)#122 (.29)49% (128)48% (115)51% (132)4.38 (119)39.211.6
UMASS#69 (.19)41% (94)43% (78)3.1 (50)16438% (110)1823.73 (89)#114 (.26)46% (116)51% (128)40% (71)4.66 (129)63.20.80.8



Overall Stats 2013
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WMU Offense1217.218.636.5%-0.222.2183271162113.643%55%36%35%2%-.03
UMASS Defense123328.445.6%01.6 - - - - - 56%42%44%46%2%.09
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WMU Defense1235.438.345.4%-0.231.6 - - - - - 61%37%47%40%2%.1
UMASS Offense1211.717.237%-0.232.2152821251563.454%44%36%36%3%-.03

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
Western Michigan1228:3817.731%45%6.960.32.21.600027.6
Massachusetts1229:4415.236%41%538.32.21.600127.1
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
WMU Offense1243%36%32.4116.23.610-2.7857%0%0.79
UMASS Defense1256%44% - - - - .053.0962%0%0.78
 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
WMU Defense1261%47% - - - - .073.2367%0%0.74
UMASS Offense1254%36%37.3125.23.45-.092.5267%0%0.67

Pass Game Stats (2013)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WMU Offense1255%35%17.936.52115.811.81218-.041.136%26%.12%1.3
UMASS Defense1242%46% - - - - - - 8.161.230%34%.222%1.5
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WMU Defense1237%40% - - - - - - 8.161.428%35%.252%1.5
UMASS Offense1244%36%14.828.3156.45.510.6918.041.232%29%.063%1.1

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

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan:    Massachusetts: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan:    Massachusetts:




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

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 17.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 18.6
Defense: 35.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 38.3

Western Michigan's 2013 Record
Record: 1 - 11
Record vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 1
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 4 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Massachusetts 26
Western Michigan 21

Total Points: 47

Based on Last 4 Games
Massachusetts 26
Western Michigan 18

Total Points: 45

Based on Entire Season
Massachusetts 26
Western Michigan 24

Total Points: 50
Massachusetts Scoring
Offense: 11.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.2
Defense: 33 PPG
Defense at Home: 28.4

Massachusetts's 2013 Record
Record: 1 - 11
Record vs Spread: 5 - 6 - 1
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record at home: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/04Massachusetts3Western Michigan21Western Michigan -12.5Western Michigan46.5Under
201310/26Massachusetts30Western Michigan31UMass -2Western Michigan0
201210/06Western Michigan52Massachusetts14
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Massachusetts000 Overs
Western Michigan321 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 20 - 20 - 10 - 1
Road Teams2 - 12 - 01 - 01 - 0

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

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

Weather Forecast
Playing in Gillette Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 55° - Wind: 14 mph
Rematch from Week 9
Massachusetts -2.0 (0)
Western Michigan won at Massachusetts this year (31-30)

No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
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