Ohio at Bowling Green Week 4 College Football Matchup Ohio at Bowling Green Matchup - Week 4
Sat, Sep 23 2023 · Week 4 · 🏟 Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH · Turf · 24,000 cap
Ohio✈ 163 miSame TZ
Away
38 7
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Ohio
24
BGSU +13
Bowling Green
21
P&R Line Ohio -3
P&R Total O/U 45
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Ohio -13 · O/U 45.0
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
64.9%
Ohio wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Ohio -13
O/U 45.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Ohio · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Ohio 2023 Schedule
Ohio's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/26Ohio at San Diego State+2.0L13–2048.5L13–20UN
Sat 9/2Ohio vs Long Island University-34.5W27–1058.0W27–10UN
Sat 9/9Ohio at Florida Atlantic+3.5W17–1061.5W17–10UY
Sat 9/16Ohio vs Iowa State+1.5W10–742.0W10–7UY
Sat 9/23Ohio at Bowling Green-13.0W38–745.0W38–7UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/7Ohio vs Kent State-24.5W42–1745.5W42–17OY
Sat 10/14Ohio at Northern Illinois-5.5L13–2345.0L13–23UN
Sat 10/21Ohio vs Western Michigan-16.5W20–1752.0W20–17UN
Sat 10/28Ohio vs Miami (OH)-7.5L16–3039.0L16–30ON
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/7Ohio at Buffalo-9.5W20–1045.5W20–10UY
Wed 11/15Ohio vs Central Michigan-11.5W34–2048.5W34–20OY
Fri 11/24Ohio at Akron-13.5W25–1441.5W25–14UN
Sat 12/16Ohio vs Georgia Southern+1.5W41–2148.5W41–21OY
Bowling Green 2023 Schedule
Bowling Green's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Bowling Green at Liberty+8.5L24–3448.5L24–34ON
Sat 9/9Bowling Green vs Eastern Illinois-17.0W38–1548.0W38–15OY
Sat 9/16Bowling Green at Michigan+40.5L6–3153.5L6–31UY
Sat 9/23Bowling Green vs Ohio+13.0L7–3845.0L7–38UN
Sat 9/30Bowling Green at Georgia Tech+21.0W38–2749.5W38–27OY
Sat 10/7Bowling Green at Miami (OH)+7.5L0–2743.0L0–27UN
Sat 10/14Bowling Green at Buffalo+3.0W24–1444.5W24–14UY
Sat 10/21Bowling Green vs Akron-7.0W41–1437.0W41–14OY
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/1Bowling Green vs Ball State-4.5W24–2139.5W24–21ON
Wed 11/8Bowling Green at Kent State-10.5W49–1941.5W49–19OY
Tue 11/14Bowling Green vs Toledo+9.5L31–3248.5L31–32OY
Tue 11/21Bowling Green at Western Michigan-2.0W34–1054.5W34–10UY
Tue 12/26Bowling Green vs Minnesota+2.5L24–3045.0L24–30ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Ohio PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Ohio
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Ohio
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 #76
+0.326
Bowling Green #74
+0.206
Ohio Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Ohio #57
+0.520
Bowling Green #72
+0.412
Ohio Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Ohio #9
0.205
Bowling Green #41
0.174
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Ohio Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Ohio #92
+7.316
Bowling Green #87
+6.095
Ohio Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Ohio #33
+0.868
Bowling Green #81
+0.762
Ohio Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Ohio #18
68.8
Bowling Green #4
66.2
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Bowling Green 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
Bowling Green Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Ohio
-10.3
Bowling Green
-9.7
Offense Rating
Ohio
7.5
Bowling Green
10.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Ohio
17.7
Bowling Green
20.7
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum?
Avg sequences created per game
Ohio #49
0.00
Bowling Green #104
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio #32
0.33
Bowling Green #44
1.00
Ohio +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2 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
44.4
Bowling Green #1
32.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio #27
30.7
Bowling Green #66
58.0
Ohio +11.5
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

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
Ohio
Tim Albin #1
16–14 (53%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Scott Isphording Yr 2 #1
DC Spence Nowinsky Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Bowling Green
Scot Loeffler #1
14–31 (31%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Greg Nosal Yr 1 #1
DC Sammy Lawanson 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