Central Michigan at Akron Week 7 College Football Matchup Central Michigan at Akron Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 15 2022 · Week 7 · 🏟 Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium Akron, OH · Turf · 30,000 cap
Central Michigan✈ 240 miSame TZ
28 21
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Central Michigan
33
Akron
26
P&R Line Central Michigan -7
P&R Total O/U 58
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Central Michigan -12 · O/U 60.5
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Central Michigan wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Central Michigan -12
O/U 60.5
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Advanced Stats
3 factors agree (PPA + PPO + Havoc) → Central Michigan · 82.4% ATS historically
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Central Michigan 2022 Schedule
Central Michigan's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/1Central Michigan at Oklahoma State+20.5L44–5858.0L44–58OY
Sat 9/10Central Michigan vs South Alabama-6.0L24–3857.5L24–38ON
Sat 9/17Central Michigan vs Bucknell-41.0W41–059.0W41–0UN
Sat 9/24Central Michigan at Penn State+28.0L14–3361.5L14–33UY
Sat 10/1Central Michigan at Toledo+6.5L17–3856.0L17–38UN
Sat 10/8Central Michigan vs Ball State-7.5L16–1763.0L16–17UN
Sat 10/15Central Michigan at Akron-12.0W28–2160.5W28–21UN
Sat 10/22Central Michigan vs Bowling Green-5.5L18–3451.0L18–34ON
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/2Central Michigan at Northern Illinois+4.5W35–2254.0W35–22OY
Wed 11/9Central Michigan vs Buffalo-3.0W31–2754.0W31–27OY
Wed 11/16Central Michigan vs Western Michigan-10.0L10–1249.0L10–12UN
Fri 11/25Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan+1.0L19–3853.5L19–38ON
Akron 2022 Schedule
Akron's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/1Akron vs St. Francis (PA)-12
Sat 9/10Akron at Michigan State+34.5L0–5256.0L0–52UN
Sat 9/17Akron at Tennessee+47.5L6–6367.0L6–63ON
Sat 9/24Akron at Liberty+26.5L12–2152.5L12–21UY
Sat 10/1Akron vs Bowling Green+9.0L28–3149.5L28–31OY
Sat 10/8Akron at Ohio+10.0L34–5558.5L34–55ON
Sat 10/15Akron vs Central Michigan+12.0L21–2860.5L21–28UY
Sat 10/22Akron at Kent State+16.0L27–3365.0L27–33UY
Sat 10/29Akron vs Miami (OH)+9.0L9–2751.5L9–27UN
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/8Akron vs Eastern Michigan+6.5L28–3457.0L28–34OY
Sat 11/19Akron at Buffalo+14.043.5
Sat 11/26Akron at Northern Illinois+9.5W44–1251.5W44–12OY
Fri 12/2Akron at Buffalo+12.0L22–2355.0L22–23UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Central 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
3 Agree
→ Central Michigan
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Central Michigan
+0.370
Akron
+0.309
Central Michigan Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Central Michigan
+0.679
Akron
+0.545
Central Michigan Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Central Michigan
0.225
Akron
0.199
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Central Michigan Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Central Michigan
+7.625
Akron
+6.742
Central Michigan Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Central Michigan
+0.826
Akron
+0.850
Akron Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Central Michigan
71.3
Akron
72.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Central 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
Central Michigan Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Central Michigan
-4.9
Akron
-12.1
Offense Rating
Central Michigan
15.1
Akron
9.8
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Central Michigan
20.0
Akron
21.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum?
Avg sequences created per game
Central Michigan #63
0.60
Akron #116
0.60
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Central Michigan #112
2.00
Akron #139
2.40
Central Michigan +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Central Michigan Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Central Michigan #1
27.3
Akron #1
10.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Central Michigan #93
62.3
Akron #130
77.8
Central Michigan +17.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.

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

Coaching Matchup
Central Michigan
Jim McElwain #1
20–13 (61%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Paul Petrino Yr 1 #1
DC Robb Akey Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Akron
Joe Moorhead #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Joe Moorhead Yr 1 #1
DC Tim Tibesar 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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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