Central Michigan at Ohio - 2017 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, October 7th 2017 (2:00 PM EDT)
Ohio -11 (54.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Central Michigan 26 - Ohio: 23  (Mid-American)

 
Chippewas (8 - 5) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 24 (19 - 28 on Road)
'17 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
CMU 2nd straight Road Game
OHIO is playing their 6th straight game
CMU is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: -8.5  (SP+ OHIO -12)
Projected Score: CMU: 21 - OHIO: 29 (50)
OHIO Win prob: 78% | Cover: 49%
CMU Travel: 325 miles
Bobcats (9 - 4) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 22 (36 - 20 @ Home)
'17 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Central Michigan's 2017 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31 Central Michigan vs Rhode Island-34.5
Sat 9/9 Central Michigan at Kansas+3.056.5W 45 - 27OY
Sat 9/16 Central Michigan at Syracuse+7.567.0L 17 - 41UN
Sat 9/23 Central Michigan vs Miami (OH)+1.551.5L 14 - 31UN
Sat 9/30 Central Michigan at Boston College+10.551.5L 8 - 28UN
Sat 10/7 Central Michigan at Ohio+11.054.5W 26 - 23UY
Sat 10/14 Central Michigan vs Toledo+9.555.0L 10 - 30UN
Sat 10/21 Central Michigan at Ball State-3.048.0W 56 - 9OY
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/1 Central Michigan at Western Michigan+3.548.5W 35 - 28OY
Wed 11/8 Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan+1.551.0W 42 - 30OY
Tue 11/14 Central Michigan at Kent State-17.545.0W 42 - 23OY
Fri 11/24 Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois+3.051.5W 31 - 24OY
Fri 12/22 Central Michigan vs Wyoming+1.044.5L 14 - 37ON

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Central Michigan's Schedule
Ohio's 2017 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Ohio vs Hampton-36.0
Fri 9/8 Ohio at Purdue+3.054.0L 21 - 44ON
Sat 9/16 Ohio vs Kansas-7.559.0W 42 - 30OY
Sat 9/23 Ohio at Eastern Michigan+1.054.0W 27 - 20UY
Sat 9/30 Ohio at Massachusetts-4.553.0W 58 - 50OY
Sat 10/7 Ohio vs Central Michigan-11.054.5L 23 - 26UN
Sat 10/14 Ohio at Bowling Green-9.562.0W 48 - 30OY
Sat 10/21 Ohio vs Kent State-17.547.0W 48 - 3OY
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/31 Ohio vs Miami (OH)-7.053.5W 45 - 28OY
Wed 11/8 Ohio vs Toledo+3.063.5W 38 - 10UY
Tue 11/14 Ohio at Akron-14.551.5L 34 - 37ON
Fri 11/24 Ohio at Buffalo-7.056.0L 24 - 31UN
Fri 12/22 Ohio vs UAB-6.554.5W 41 - 6UY

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Ohio's Schedule
Important Stats (2016)
 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
CMU.1641%22.542%2.5111640%2763.2.1544%23.542%43%3.8848.51.81.4
OHIO.1241%27.840%2.6516839%2252.95.0841%21.938%42%3.0154.11.81.9
 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
CMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
OHIO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2016
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Offense1322.519.141.4%3.21.8203921162763.742%57%42%40%19%.16
OHIO Defense1421.92040.8%3.011.9 - - - - - 46%53%38%42%20%.08
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Defense1323.52843.7%3.881.4 - - - - - 49%49%42%43%16%.15
OHIO Offense1427.836.341%2.951.8213931682254.352%45%40%39%17%.12

Additional Stats 2016
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Central Michigan1332:1919.842%54%4.848.51.81.45.41.5429.8
Ohio1431:0220.938%44%5.654.11.81.97.43.1030.5
Run Game Stats (2017)
 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
CMU Offense1342%42%31.3115.93.718.032.5179%11%0.83
OHIO Defense1446%38% - - - - -.022.4266%13%0.83
 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
CMU Defense1349%42% - - - - .082.8584%9%0.94
OHIO Offense1452%40%39167.94.317.052.6568%10%1

Pass Game Stats (2017)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Offense1357%40%21.536.2276.17.612.82316.271.734%31%.38%2
OHIO Defense1453%42% - - - - - - 15.21.535%31%.217%1.7
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Defense1349%43% - - - - - - 13.241.535%32%.267%1.9
OHIO Offense1445%39%17.932.8224.86.912.52212.211.637%34%.246%1.6

Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2017 Talent Rating:  #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Central Michigan's 2017 Expected Record: -
Central Michigan's 2017 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.6  #98
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.4  #109
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.2  #68

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan:    Ohio: 4.15

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -8.6   Ohio: 3.3




Ohio's Power Ratings
Ohio's Power Rating: 4.15 NR
Ohio's Offense Rating: NR
Ohio's Defense Rating: NR
2017 Talent Rating:  #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Ohio's 2017 Expected Record: -
Ohio's 2017 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.3  #60
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.2  #44
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.6  #85

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 19.1
Defense: 23.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 28

Central Michigan's 2017 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record on Road: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Ohio 29
Central Michigan 21

Projected Total Points: 50
Ohio Scoring
Offense: 27.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.3
Defense: 21.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 20

Ohio's 2017 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/12Central Michigan25Ohio27Ohio -3Central Michigan50.5Over
202311/15Ohio34Central Michigan20Ohio -11.5Ohio48.5Over
202110/09Ohio27Central Michigan30Central Michigan -5Ohio58.0Under
202011/04Central Michigan30Ohio27Ohio -3Central Michigan54.5Over
201710/07Ohio23Central Michigan26Ohio -11Central Michigan54.5Under
201611/15Central Michigan27Ohio20Central Michigan -1Central Michigan51.0Under
201410/04Central Michigan28Ohio10Central Michigan -5Central Michigan0
201310/12Ohio23Central Michigan26Ohio -14.5Central Michigan0
201111/10Central Michigan28Ohio43
200912/04Central Michigan20Ohio10
200809/13Ohio28Central Michigan31
200611/30Ohio10Central Michigan31
200510/15Central Michigan37Ohio10
200110/13Central Michigan3Ohio34
200010/20Ohio52Central Michigan3
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Ohio523 Overs
Central Michigan1063 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams7 - 86 - 23 - 23 - 0
Road Teams8 - 72 - 60 - 32 - 3

(#) CMU at (#) OHIO
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatCMUOHIO
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #98 #60
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #89 #113
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Central Michigan on Offense
CategoryCat
CMU OffOHIO Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #109 #85
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Central Michigan Run Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffOHIO Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Central Michigan Pass Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffOHIO Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Ohio on Offense
CategoryCatOHIO OffCMU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #44 #68
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Ohio Run Game
CategoryCat
OHIO OffCMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Ohio Pass Game
CategoryCatOHIO OffCMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
OHIO 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'17 Profile: Down to Below Avg P4

CMU 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'17 Profile: Down to Average G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Peden Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 6
Ohio -11.0 (54.5)
Central Michigan won at Ohio this year (26-23)

Previous Matchups
Ohio beat Central Michigan in 2024 (27-25)
Ohio beat Central Michigan in 2023 (34-20)

  
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