Sat, Oct 7 2023
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Week 6
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🏟 Ohio Stadium
Columbus, OH
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Turf
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104,944 cap
Maryland✈ 331 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Maryland,
while Game Control favors Ohio State.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
73.7%
Maryland wins
Solid
Game Control
50.6%
Ohio State wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Ohio State -17
O/U 56.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Ohio State
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Maryland 2023 Schedule
Maryland's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Maryland vs Towson | -38.5W38–6 | 55.5 | W38–6 | U | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Maryland vs Charlotte | -24.5W38–20 | 50.0 | W38–20 | O | N |
| Fri 9/15 | Maryland vs Virginia | -16.5W42–14 | 48.5 | W42–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Maryland at Michigan State | -7.0W31–9 | 52.5 | W31–9 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/30 | Maryland vs Indiana | -14.5W44–17 | 50.0 | W44–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/7 | Maryland at Ohio State | +17.0L17–37 | 56.5 | L17–37 | U | N |
| Sat 10/14 | Maryland vs Illinois | -13.5L24–27 | 52.0 | L24–27 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/28 | Maryland at Northwestern | -14.0L27–33 | 48.5 | L27–33 | O | N |
| Sat 11/4 | Maryland vs Penn State | +8.5L15–51 | 50.5 | L15–51 | O | N |
| Sat 11/11 | Maryland at Nebraska | -1.5W13–10 | 41.5 | W13–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | Maryland vs Michigan | +17.5L24–31 | 50.5 | L24–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Maryland at Rutgers | -2.0W42–24 | 45.5 | W42–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 12/30 | Maryland vs Auburn | +4.0W31–13 | 47.5 | W31–13 | U | Y |
Ohio State 2023 Schedule
Ohio State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Ohio State at Indiana | -30.0W23–3 | 59.0 | W23–3 | U | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Ohio State vs Youngstown State | -45.5W35–7 | 56.0 | W35–7 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Ohio State vs Western Kentucky | -29.5W63–10 | 65.0 | W63–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Ohio State at Notre Dame | -3.0W17–14 | 55.5 | W17–14 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/7 | Ohio State vs Maryland | -17.0W37–17 | 56.5 | W37–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Ohio State at Purdue | -17.5W41–7 | 53.0 | W41–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Ohio State vs Penn State | -4.0W20–12 | 47.0 | W20–12 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/28 | Ohio State at Wisconsin | -14.5W24–10 | 48.0 | W24–10 | U | N |
| Sat 11/4 | Ohio State at Rutgers | -19.0W35–16 | 42.5 | W35–16 | O | N |
| Sat 11/11 | Ohio State vs Michigan State | -30.5W38–3 | 48.5 | W38–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | Ohio State vs Minnesota | -27.5W37–3 | 51.5 | W37–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Ohio State at Michigan | +3.0L24–30 | 47.0 | L24–30 | O | N |
| Fri 12/29 | Ohio State vs Missouri | -4.0L3–14 | 51.0 | L3–14 | U | N |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2023 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Ohio State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Ohio State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Ohio State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2023 season ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Maryland Edge
Maryland +1.08
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Ohio State Edge
Ohio State +2.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Ohio State
4 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Maryland
33.5 — 40.6 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Ohio State won by 20
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
Maryland
Mike Locksley #1
24–28 (46%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Josh Gattis
Yr 1
#1
DC
Brian Williams
Yr 3
#1
Ohio State
Ryan Day #1
48–6 (89%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Brian Hartline
Yr 1
#1
DC
Jim Knowles
Yr 2
#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 ✓
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 ✓