Eastern Michigan at Arizona State Week 3 College Football Matchup Eastern Michigan at Arizona State Matchup - Week 3
Sun, Sep 18 2022 · Week 3 · 🏟 Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ · Turf · 56,232 cap
Eastern Michigan✈ 1,650 mi-3 hr TZ
30 21
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Eastern Michigan
26
EMU +20.5
Arizona State
31
P&R Line Arizona State -5.5
P&R Total O/U 57
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Arizona State -20.5 · O/U 56.5
Matchup Prediction
Eastern Michigan has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Eastern Michigan entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Eastern Michigan wins
Solid
Game Control
49.4%
Eastern Michigan wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Arizona State -20.5
O/U 56.5
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Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Eastern Michigan · 73.9% ATS historically
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🚌 Eastern Michigan 2nd straight Road Game
Eastern Michigan 2022 Schedule
Eastern Michigan's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/2Eastern Michigan vs Eastern Kentucky-10.5W42–3457.5W42–34ON
Sat 9/10Eastern Michigan at Louisiana+11.0L21–4956.0L21–49ON
Sat 9/17Eastern Michigan at Arizona State+20.5W30–2156.5W30–21UY
Sat 9/24Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo-6.5L31–5057.5L31–50ON
Sat 10/1Eastern Michigan vs Massachusetts-20.0W20–1353.0W20–13UN
Sat 10/8Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan+4.5W45–2355.5W45–23OY
Sat 10/15Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois-3.5L10–3964.5L10–39UN
Sat 10/22Eastern Michigan at Ball State+2.5W20–1657.5W20–16UY
Sat 10/29Eastern Michigan vs Toledo+4.0L24–2754.0L24–27UY
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/8Eastern Michigan at Akron-6.5W34–2857.0W34–28ON
Wed 11/16Eastern Michigan at Kent State+7.5W31–2460.0W31–24UY
Fri 11/25Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan-1.0W38–1953.5W38–19OY
Tue 12/20Eastern Michigan vs San José State+3.5W41–2754.0W41–27OY
Arizona State 2022 Schedule
Arizona State's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/1Arizona State vs Northern Arizona-25.5W40–352.5W40–3UY
Sat 9/10Arizona State at Oklahoma State+12.0L17–3458.5L17–34UN
Sat 9/17Arizona State vs Eastern Michigan-20.5L21–3056.5L21–30UN
Sat 9/24Arizona State vs Utah+16.5L13–3454.0L13–34UN
Sat 10/1Arizona State at USC+24.5L25–4261.0L25–42OY
Sat 10/8Arizona State vs Washington+13.5W45–3856.0W45–38OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/22Arizona State at Stanford+3.0L14–1552.0L14–15UY
Sat 10/29Arizona State at Colorado-13.0W42–3449.0W42–34ON
Sat 11/5Arizona State vs UCLA+11.0L36–5066.5L36–50ON
Sat 11/12Arizona State at Washington State+9.5L18–2859.5L18–28UN
Sat 11/19Arizona State vs Oregon State+7.5L7–3153.5L7–31UN
Fri 11/25Arizona State at Arizona+4.0L35–3866.5L35–38OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Eastern Michigan PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Eastern Michigan
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Eastern Michigan
+0.503
Arizona State
+0.441
Eastern Michigan Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan
+0.590
Arizona State
+0.675
Arizona State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan
0.178
Arizona State
0.169
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Eastern Michigan Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan
+8.567
Arizona State
+8.700
Arizona State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Eastern Michigan
+0.936
Arizona State
+0.884
Eastern Michigan Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Eastern Michigan
68.4
Arizona State
73.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Eastern Michigan Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2022 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Arizona State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Eastern Michigan
-8.5
Arizona State
7.3
Offense Rating
Eastern Michigan
10.2
Arizona State
21.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Eastern Michigan
18.7
Arizona State
13.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Eastern Michigan Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Eastern Michigan #47
1.00
Arizona State #88
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Michigan #65
2.00
Arizona State #79
3.00
Eastern Michigan +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Eastern Michigan Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Eastern Michigan #1
61.3
Arizona State #1
58.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Michigan #62
21.1
Arizona State #114
30.6
Eastern Michigan +2.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Eastern Michigan, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Eastern Michigan
Chris Creighton #1
37–57 (39%) · Yr 9 at school
OC Chris Creighton Yr 2 #1
DC Neal Neathery Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Arizona State
Herm Edwards #1
25–18 (58%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Glenn Thomas Yr 1 #1
DC Donnie Henderson Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself