Central Connecticut at Kent State Week 3 College Football Matchup Central Connecticut at Kent State Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 16 2023 · Week 3 · 🏟 Dix Stadium Kent, OH · Turf · 25,000 cap
Central Connecticut✈ 444 miSame TZ
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2023 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2022 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Central Connecticut
35
Kent State
13
P&R Line Central Connecticut -21.5
P&R Total O/U 47.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Kent State -21.5 · O/U 46.5
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
76%
Kent State wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Kent State -21.5
O/U 46.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Central Connecticut 2023 Schedule
Central Connecticut's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/16Central Connecticut at Kent State+21.5L10–3846.5L10–38ON
Kent State 2023 Schedule
Kent State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31Kent State at UCF+35.0L6–5654.0L6–56ON
Sat 9/9Kent State at Arkansas+38.0L6–2857.5L6–28UY
Sat 9/16Kent State vs Central Connecticut-21.5W38–1046.5W38–10OY
Sat 9/23Kent State at Fresno State+27.5L10–5347.5L10–53ON
Sat 9/30Kent State vs Miami (OH)+14.0L3–2351.5L3–23UN
Sat 10/7Kent State at Ohio+24.5L17–4245.5L17–42ON
Sat 10/14Kent State at Eastern Michigan+7.0L14–2840.0L14–28ON
Sat 10/21Kent State vs Buffalo+6.5L6–2444.0L6–24UN
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/1Kent State at Akron+4.0L27–3139.0L27–31OY
Wed 11/8Kent State vs Bowling Green+10.5L19–4941.5L19–49ON
Sat 11/18Kent State at Ball State+10.5L3–3441.5L3–34UN
Sat 11/25Kent State vs Northern Illinois+20.5L27–3744.5L27–37OY
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Central Connecticut Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Central Connecticut
0.00
Kent State #120
0.91
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Central Connecticut
0.00
Kent State #75
1.46
Central Connecticut +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Kent State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Central Connecticut #136
4.8
Kent State #110
39.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Central Connecticut #137
84.0
Kent State #84
45.2
Kent State +34.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
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