Middle Tennessee at Miami Week 4 College Football Matchup Middle Tennessee at Miami Matchup - Week 4
Sat, Sep 24 2022 · Week 4 · 🏟 Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens, FL · Turf · 65,326 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Middle Tennessee
24
MTSU +25.5
Miami
30
P&R Line Miami -6.5
P&R Total O/U 53.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Miami -25.5 · O/U 53.5
Matchup Prediction
Middle Tennessee has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Middle Tennessee entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Middle Tennessee wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Middle Tennessee wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Miami -25.5
O/U 53.5
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Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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Middle Tennessee 2022 Schedule
Middle Tennessee's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Middle Tennessee at James Madison+4.5L7–4460.5L7–44UN
Sat 9/10Middle Tennessee at Colorado State+13.5W34–1958.0W34–19UY
Sat 9/17Middle Tennessee vs Tennessee State-19.5W49–652.5W49–6OY
Sat 9/24Middle Tennessee at Miami+25.5W45–3153.5W45–31OY
Fri 9/30Middle Tennessee vs UTSA+4.5L30–4564.0L30–45ON
Sat 10/8Middle Tennessee at UAB+10.0L14–4153.0L14–41ON
Sat 10/15Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky+7.5L17–3567.5L17–35UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/29Middle Tennessee at UTEP+2.5W24–1352.0W24–13UY
Sat 11/5Middle Tennessee at Louisiana Tech-2.5L24–4064.0L24–40UN
Sat 11/12Middle Tennessee vs Charlotte-10.0W24–1467.0W24–14UN
Sat 11/19Middle Tennessee vs Florida Atlantic+5.5W49–2151.0W49–21OY
Sat 11/26Middle Tennessee at Florida International-19.5W33–2854.5W33–28ON
Sat 12/24Middle Tennessee vs San Diego State+7.0W25–2347.0W25–23OY
Miami 2022 Schedule
Miami's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Miami vs Bethune-Cookman-49.5W70–1360.5W70–13OY
Sat 9/10Miami vs Southern Miss-27.5W30–751.0W30–7UN
Sat 9/17Miami at Texas A&M+6.5L9–1745.5L9–17UN
Sat 9/24Miami vs Middle Tennessee-25.5L31–4553.5L31–45ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/8Miami vs North Carolina-4.0L24–2767.5L24–27UN
Sat 10/15Miami at Virginia Tech-9.0W20–1448.5W20–14UN
Sat 10/22Miami vs Duke-10.0L21–4559.0L21–45ON
Sat 10/29Miami at Virginia-3.0W14–1248.5W14–12UN
Sat 11/5Miami vs Florida State+6.5L3–4554.0L3–45UN
Sat 11/12Miami at Georgia Tech+2.0W35–1443.5W35–14OY
Sat 11/19Miami at Clemson+19.0L10–4047.5L10–40ON
Sat 11/26Miami vs Pittsburgh+5.5L16–4243.0L16–42ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Middle Tennessee 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Middle Tennessee
+0.292
Miami
+0.235
Middle Tennessee Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Middle Tennessee
+0.428
Miami
+0.458
Miami Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Middle Tennessee
0.196
Miami
0.213
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Miami Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Middle Tennessee
+7.208
Miami
+7.134
Middle Tennessee Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Middle Tennessee
+0.816
Miami
+0.852
Miami Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Middle Tennessee
68.2
Miami
71.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Middle Tennessee 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
Miami Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Middle Tennessee
-17.5
Miami
24.1
Offense Rating
Middle Tennessee
5.5
Miami
27.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Middle Tennessee
22.9
Miami
2.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Middle Tennessee Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Middle Tennessee #124
1.67
Miami #94
1.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Middle Tennessee #74
1.33
Miami #22
0.00
Middle Tennessee +0.17
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Middle Tennessee Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Middle Tennessee #1
65.0
Miami #1
51.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Middle Tennessee #77
30.5
Miami #100
37.3
Middle Tennessee +14.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Middle Tennessee 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
Middle Tennessee
Rick Stockstill #1
101–98 (51%) · Yr 17 at school
OC Mitch Stewart Yr 1 #1
DC Scott Shafer Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Miami
Mario Cristobal #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Josh Gattis Yr 1 #1
DC Kevin Steele 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