Indiana at Cincinnati Week 4 College Football Matchup Indiana at Cincinnati Matchup - Week 4
Sat, Sep 24 2022 · Week 4 · 🏟 Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH · Turf · 40,000 cap
Indiana✈ 107 miSame TZ
Away
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Indiana
17
Cincinnati
39
P&R Line Cincinnati -22.5
P&R Total O/U 55.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Cincinnati -16.5 · O/U 57.0
Matchup Prediction
Cincinnati has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Cincinnati entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Cincinnati wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Cincinnati wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Cincinnati -16.5
O/U 57.0
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Cincinnati · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Indiana 2022 Schedule
Indiana's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/2Indiana vs Illinois-1.0W23–2047.5W23–20UY
Sat 9/10Indiana vs Idaho-24.5W35–2250.5W35–22ON
Sat 9/17Indiana vs Western Kentucky-7.0W33–3061.0W33–30ON
Sat 9/24Indiana at Cincinnati+16.5L24–4557.0L24–45ON
Sat 10/1Indiana at Nebraska+6.5L21–3562.0L21–35UN
Sat 10/8Indiana vs Michigan+23.5L10–3157.5L10–31UY
Sat 10/15Indiana vs Maryland+11.0L33–3863.0L33–38OY
Sat 10/22Indiana at Rutgers+3.0L17–2448.0L17–24UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/5Indiana vs Penn State+13.5L14–4550.0L14–45ON
Sat 11/12Indiana at Ohio State+40.0L14–5662.0L14–56ON
Sat 11/19Indiana at Michigan State+12.0W39–3147.0W39–31OY
Sat 11/26Indiana vs Purdue+10.0L16–3052.5L16–30UN
Cincinnati 2022 Schedule
Cincinnati's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Cincinnati at Arkansas+6.5L24–3154.5L24–31ON
Sat 9/10Cincinnati vs Kennesaw State-29
Sat 9/17Cincinnati vs Miami (OH)-24.0W38–1751.0W38–17ON
Sat 9/24Cincinnati vs Indiana-16.5W45–2457.0W45–24OY
Sat 10/1Cincinnati at Tulsa-10.0W31–2159.0W31–21UN
Sat 10/8Cincinnati vs South Florida-27.0W28–2458.5W28–24UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/22Cincinnati at SMU-3.5W29–2759.5W29–27UN
Sat 10/29Cincinnati at UCF+1.5L21–2555.5L21–25UN
Sat 11/5Cincinnati vs Navy-18.5W20–1043.5W20–10UN
Fri 11/11Cincinnati vs East Carolina-4.5W27–2551.5W27–25ON
Sat 11/19Cincinnati at Temple-17.0W23–348.5W23–3UY
Fri 11/25Cincinnati vs Tulane+1.0L24–2744.0L24–27ON
Sat 12/17Cincinnati vs Louisville+2.5L7–2438.5L7–24UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Cincinnati PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Cincinnati
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Cincinnati
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Cincinnati
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Indiana
+0.170
Cincinnati
+0.370
Cincinnati Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Indiana
+0.189
Cincinnati
+0.685
Cincinnati Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Indiana
0.138
Cincinnati
0.198
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Cincinnati Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Indiana
+6.914
Cincinnati
+7.735
Cincinnati Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Indiana
+0.742
Cincinnati
+0.830
Cincinnati Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Indiana
72.9
Cincinnati
70.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Cincinnati 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
Indiana Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Indiana
25.6
Cincinnati
-1.3
Offense Rating
Indiana
27.6
Cincinnati
13.7
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Indiana
2.0
Cincinnati
15.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Cincinnati Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Indiana #113
0.50
Cincinnati #39
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Indiana #102
0.00
Cincinnati #9
0.33
Cincinnati +0.50
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Cincinnati Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Indiana #1
30.9
Cincinnati #1
56.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Indiana #124
42.6
Cincinnati #32
35.2
Cincinnati +25.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Cincinnati
2 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Cincinnati
95.6 — 2.1 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Cincinnati won by 21
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Cincinnati with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

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

Coaching Matchup
Indiana
Tom Allen #1
26–32 (45%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Walt Bell Yr 1 #1
DC Chad Wilt Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Cincinnati
Luke Fickell #1
48–15 (76%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Gino Guidugli Yr 1 #1
DC Mike Tressel Yr 2 #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