Ohio at Western Michigan Week 7 College Football Matchup Ohio at Western Michigan Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 15 2022 · Week 7 · 🏟 Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI · Turf · 30,200 cap
Ohio✈ 274 miSame TZ
Away
33 14
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Ohio
33
Western Michigan
23
P&R Line Ohio -10
P&R Total O/U 56.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Western Michigan -2 · O/U 61.5
Matchup Prediction
Ohio has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Ohio entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Ohio wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Ohio wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Western Michigan -2
O/U 61.5
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Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Ohio · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 Western Michigan 3rd straight Home Game
Ohio 2022 Schedule
Ohio's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Ohio vs Florida Atlantic+6.0W41–3851.0W41–38OY
Sat 9/10Ohio at Penn State+28.0L10–4655.0L10–46ON
Sat 9/17Ohio at Iowa State+20.0L10–4348.0L10–43ON
Sat 9/24Ohio vs Fordham-16.5W59–5273.5W59–52ON
Sat 10/1Ohio at Kent State+13.0L24–3165.5L24–31UY
Sat 10/8Ohio vs Akron-10.0W55–3458.5W55–34OY
Sat 10/15Ohio at Western Michigan+2.0W33–1461.5W33–14UY
Sat 10/22Ohio vs Northern Illinois+2.5W24–1765.5W24–17UY
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/1Ohio vs Buffalo+2.5W45–2461.0W45–24OY
Tue 11/8Ohio at Miami (OH)-2.5W37–2152.0W37–21OY
Tue 11/15Ohio at Ball State-3.5W32–1857.5W32–18UY
Tue 11/22Ohio vs Bowling Green-5.5W38–1452.5W38–14UY
Sat 12/3Ohio vs Toledo+3.5L7–1754.5L7–17UN
Fri 12/30Ohio vs Wyoming-3.0W30–2743.0W30–27ON
Western Michigan 2022 Schedule
Western Michigan's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/2Western Michigan at Michigan State+22.0L13–3554.5L13–35UY
Sat 9/10Western Michigan at Ball State-6.5W37–3051.5W37–30OY
Sat 9/17Western Michigan vs Pittsburgh+10.0L13–3446.0L13–34ON
Sat 9/24Western Michigan at San José State+6.5L6–3449.0L6–34UN
Sat 10/1Western Michigan vs New Hampshire-15.0W44–752.5W44–7UY
Sat 10/8Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-4.5L23–4555.5L23–45ON
Sat 10/15Western Michigan vs Ohio-2.0L14–3361.5L14–33UN
Sat 10/22Western Michigan at Miami (OH)+7.0W16–1044.0W16–10UY
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/2Western Michigan at Bowling Green+5.0L9–1348.0L9–13UY
Wed 11/9Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois+1.0L21–2449.0L21–24UN
Wed 11/16Western Michigan at Central Michigan+10.0W12–1049.0W12–10UY
Fri 11/25Western Michigan vs Toledo+8.5W20–1450.5W20–14UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Ohio 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
→ Ohio
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Ohio
+0.416
Western Michigan
+0.280
Ohio Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Ohio
+0.647
Western Michigan
+0.511
Ohio Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Ohio
0.182
Western Michigan
0.209
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Western Michigan Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Ohio
+7.211
Western Michigan
+6.611
Ohio Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Ohio
+0.882
Western Michigan
+0.775
Ohio Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Ohio
68.8
Western Michigan
71.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Ohio 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
Western Michigan Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Ohio
-10.4
Western Michigan
-5.3
Offense Rating
Ohio
7.5
Western Michigan
14.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Ohio
17.8
Western Michigan
19.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Ohio Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Ohio #89
0.80
Western Michigan #118
0.40
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio #81
1.60
Western Michigan #84
1.80
Ohio +0.40
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ohio Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Ohio #1
37.2
Western Michigan #1
24.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio #64
53.4
Western Michigan #111
65.7
Ohio +12.6
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

Both metrics agree on Ohio with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

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

Coaching Matchup
Ohio
Tim Albin #1
3–9 (25%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Scott Isphording Yr 1 #1
DC Spence Nowinsky Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Western Michigan
Tim Lester #1
32–25 (56%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Eric Evans Yr 1 #1
DC Lou Esposito 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