Sat, Sep 30 2023
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Week 5
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🏟 Dix Stadium
Kent, OH
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Turf
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25,000 cap
Miami (OH)✈ 212 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Kent State,
while Game Control favors Miami (OH).
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Kent State wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Miami (OH) wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Miami (OH) -14
O/U 51.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Miami (OH)
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Miami (OH) 2023 Schedule
Miami (OH)'s 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 9/1 | Miami (OH) at Miami | +16.5L3–38 | 45.0 | L3–38 | U | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Miami (OH) at Massachusetts | -7.0W41–28 | 45.0 | W41–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | Miami (OH) at Cincinnati | +14.5W31–24 | 44.5 | W31–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Miami (OH) vs Delaware State | -40.5W62–20 | 49.5 | W62–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/30 | Miami (OH) at Kent State | -14.0W23–3 | 51.5 | W23–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/7 | Miami (OH) vs Bowling Green | -7.5W27–0 | 43.0 | W27–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Miami (OH) at Western Michigan | -7.5W34–21 | 46.0 | W34–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Miami (OH) vs Toledo | +2.0L17–21 | 46.5 | L17–21 | U | N |
| Sat 10/28 | Miami (OH) at Ohio | +7.5W30–16 | 39.0 | W30–16 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Wed 11/8 | Miami (OH) vs Akron | -17.5W19–0 | 37.5 | W19–0 | U | Y |
| Wed 11/15 | Miami (OH) vs Buffalo | -7.5W23–10 | 36.5 | W23–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Miami (OH) at Ball State | -3.5W17–15 | 34.5 | W17–15 | U | N |
| Sat 12/2 | Miami (OH) vs Toledo | +8.5W23–14 | 46.0 | W23–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/16 | Miami (OH) vs App State | +6.5L9–13 | 41.0 | L9–13 | U | Y |
Kent State 2023 Schedule
Kent State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/31 | Kent State at UCF | +35.0L6–56 | 54.0 | L6–56 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Kent State at Arkansas | +38.0L6–28 | 57.5 | L6–28 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | Kent State vs Central Connecticut | -21.5W38–10 | 46.5 | W38–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Kent State at Fresno State | +27.5L10–53 | 47.5 | L10–53 | O | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Kent State vs Miami (OH) | +14.0L3–23 | 51.5 | L3–23 | U | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Kent State at Ohio | +24.5L17–42 | 45.5 | L17–42 | O | N |
| Sat 10/14 | Kent State at Eastern Michigan | +7.0L14–28 | 40.0 | L14–28 | O | N |
| Sat 10/21 | Kent State vs Buffalo | +6.5L6–24 | 44.0 | L6–24 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Wed 11/1 | Kent State at Akron | +4.0L27–31 | 39.0 | L27–31 | O | Y |
| Wed 11/8 | Kent State vs Bowling Green | +10.5L19–49 | 41.5 | L19–49 | O | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Kent State at Ball State | +10.5L3–34 | 41.5 | L3–34 | U | N |
| Sat 11/25 | Kent State vs Northern Illinois | +20.5L27–37 | 44.5 | L27–37 | O | Y |
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
→ Miami (OH)
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Miami (OH)
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Miami (OH)
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?
Kent State Edge
Kent State +0.33
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Miami (OH) Edge
Miami (OH) +22.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 4 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
Miami (OH)
Chuck Martin #1
47–60 (44%)
· Yr 10 at school
OC
Patrick Welsh
Yr 1
#1
DC
Bill Brechin
Yr 2
#1
Kent State
Kenni Burns #1
1–2 (33%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Matt Johnson
Yr 1
#1
DC
David Duggan
Yr 1
#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 ✓
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 ✓