Toledo at Massachusetts Week 6 College Football Matchup Toledo at Massachusetts Matchup - Week 6
Sat, Oct 7 2023 · Week 6 · 🏟 Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium Hadley, MA · Turf · 17,000 cap
Toledo✈ 570 miSame TZ
Away
41 24
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Toledo
37
UMASS +19
Massachusetts
19
P&R Line Toledo -17.5
P&R Total O/U 56
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Toledo -19 · O/U 55.5
Matchup Prediction
Toledo has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Toledo entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Toledo wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Toledo wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Toledo -19
O/U 55.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Toledo · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Massachusetts 3rd straight Home Game
Toledo 2023 Schedule
Toledo's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Toledo at Illinois+7.0L28–3045.5L28–30OY
Sat 9/9Toledo vs Texas Southern-40.5W71–361.0W71–3OY
Sat 9/16Toledo vs San José State-9.0W21–1756.5W21–17UN
Sat 9/23Toledo vs Western Michigan-21.5W49–3152.5W49–31ON
Sat 9/30Toledo vs Northern Illinois-13.0W35–3348.0W35–33ON
Sat 10/7Toledo at Massachusetts-19.0W41–2455.5W41–24ON
Sat 10/14Toledo at Ball State-17.5W13–648.5W13–6UN
Sat 10/21Toledo at Miami (OH)-2.0W21–1746.5W21–17UY
— Bye Week —
Tue 10/31Toledo vs Buffalo-14.0W31–1347.0W31–13UY
Wed 11/8Toledo vs Eastern Michigan-19.5W49–2345.5W49–23OY
Tue 11/14Toledo at Bowling Green-9.5W32–3148.5W32–31ON
Fri 11/24Toledo at Central Michigan-12.5W32–1754.5W32–17UY
Sat 12/2Toledo vs Miami (OH)-8.5L14–2346.0L14–23UN
Sat 12/30Toledo vs Wyoming+4.5L15–1643.5L15–16UY
Massachusetts 2023 Schedule
Massachusetts's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/26Massachusetts at New Mexico State+7.0W41–3045.5W41–30OY
Sat 9/2Massachusetts at Auburn+35.0L14–5952.0L14–59ON
Sat 9/9Massachusetts vs Miami (OH)+7.0L28–4145.0L28–41ON
Sat 9/16Massachusetts at Eastern Michigan+7.0L17–1950.0L17–19UY
Sat 9/23Massachusetts vs New Mexico-3.5L31–3448.5L31–34ON
Sat 9/30Massachusetts vs Arkansas State-2.5L28–5255.5L28–52ON
Sat 10/7Massachusetts vs Toledo+19.0L24–4155.5L24–41OY
Sat 10/14Massachusetts at Penn State+42.0L0–6355.0L0–63ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Massachusetts at Army+10.0W21–1449.5W21–14UY
Sat 11/4Massachusetts vs Merrimack-16.5W31–2157.5W31–21UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/18Massachusetts at Liberty+26.5L25–4964.5L25–49OY
Sat 11/25Massachusetts vs UConn-2.5L18–3151.0L18–31UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Toledo PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Toledo
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Toledo
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Toledo
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Toledo #27
+0.589
Massachusetts #72
+0.287
Toledo Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Toledo #24
+0.727
Massachusetts #99
+0.304
Toledo Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Toledo #43
0.174
Massachusetts #97
0.150
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Toledo Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Toledo #26
+8.742
Massachusetts #82
+7.056
Toledo Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Toledo #34
+0.937
Massachusetts #68
+0.804
Toledo Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Toledo #25
69.0
Massachusetts #123
73.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Toledo Edge
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
Toledo Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Toledo
-0.1
Massachusetts
-27.8
Offense Rating
Toledo
14.7
Massachusetts
1.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Toledo
14.9
Massachusetts
29.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Toledo Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Toledo #34
1.50
Massachusetts #115
0.33
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Toledo #5
0.50
Massachusetts #130
1.50
Toledo +1.17
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Toledo Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Toledo #1
51.3
Massachusetts #1
16.8
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Toledo #23
31.1
Massachusetts #132
69.2
Toledo +34.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Toledo
1 — 4 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Toledo
21.4 — 56.5 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Toledo won by 17
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Toledo 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
Toledo
Jason Candle #1
56–33 (63%) · Yr 8 at school
OC Mike Hallett Yr 3 #1
DC Vince Kehres Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Massachusetts
Don Brown #1
2–14 (13%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Steve Casula Yr 2 #1
DC Keith Dudzinski 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