Wed, Nov 8 2023
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Week 11
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🏟 Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
DeKalb, IL
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Turf
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23,595 cap
Ball State✈ 211 mi-1 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Northern Illinois
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Northern Illinois entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Northern Illinois wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Northern Illinois wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Northern Illinois -9.5
O/U 43.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Northern Illinois
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Ball State 2023 Schedule
Ball State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Ball State at Kentucky | +25.0L14–44 | 49.0 | L14–44 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Ball State at Georgia | +42.0L3–45 | 52.5 | L3–45 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | Ball State vs Indiana State | -26.0W45–7 | 45.0 | W45–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Ball State vs Georgia Southern | +6.0L3–40 | 60.0 | L3–40 | U | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Ball State at Western Michigan | +1.5L24–42 | 50.0 | L24–42 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Ball State at Eastern Michigan | +2.5L10–24 | 43.5 | L10–24 | U | N |
| Sat 10/14 | Ball State vs Toledo | +17.5L6–13 | 48.5 | L6–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Ball State vs Central Michigan | +5.0W24–17 | 42.0 | W24–17 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Wed 11/1 | Ball State at Bowling Green | +4.5L21–24 | 39.5 | L21–24 | O | Y |
| Tue 11/7 | Ball State at Northern Illinois | +9.5W20–17 | 43.5 | W20–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | Ball State vs Kent State | -10.5W34–3 | 41.5 | W34–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Ball State vs Miami (OH) | +3.5L15–17 | 34.5 | L15–17 | U | Y |
Northern Illinois 2023 Schedule
Northern Illinois's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Northern Illinois at Boston College | +8.0W27–24 | 50.0 | W27–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Northern Illinois vs Southern Illinois | -6.5L11–14 | 58.5 | L11–14 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Northern Illinois at Nebraska | +11.5L11–35 | 42.5 | L11–35 | O | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Northern Illinois vs Tulsa | -3.5L14–22 | 54.5 | L14–22 | U | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Northern Illinois at Toledo | +13.0L33–35 | 48.0 | L33–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/7 | Northern Illinois at Akron | -4.0W55–14 | 42.5 | W55–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Northern Illinois vs Ohio | +5.5W23–13 | 45.0 | W23–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan | -11.5W20–13 | 43.5 | W20–13 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 10/31 | Northern Illinois at Central Michigan | -3.0L31–37 | 48.0 | L31–37 | O | N |
| Tue 11/7 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | -9.5L17–20 | 43.5 | L17–20 | U | N |
| Tue 11/14 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | -4.5W24–0 | 55.5 | W24–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Northern Illinois at Kent State | -20.5W37–27 | 44.5 | W37–27 | O | N |
| Sat 12/23 | Northern Illinois vs Arkansas State | +2.5W21–19 | 54.0 | W21–19 | U | 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Northern Illinois
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?
Northern Illinois Edge
Northern Illinois +0.88
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 8 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Northern Illinois Edge
Northern Illinois +4.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Northern Illinois, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Ball State
Mike Neu #1
34–50 (41%)
· Yr 8 at school
OC
Jared Elliott
Yr 1
#1
DC
Tyler Stockton
Yr 3
#1
Northern Illinois
Thomas Hammock #1
18–29 (38%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Eric Eidsness
Yr 3
#1
DC
Nick Benedetto
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: 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 ✓