Bowling Green at Kent State Week 11 College Football Matchup Bowling Green at Kent State Matchup - Week 11
Thu, Nov 9 2023 · Week 11 · 🏟 Dix Stadium Kent, OH · Turf · 25,000 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Bowling Green
31
Kent State
14
P&R Line Bowling Green -16.5
P&R Total O/U 45
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Bowling Green -10.5 · O/U 41.5
Matchup Prediction
Bowling Green has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Bowling Green entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Bowling Green wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Bowling Green wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Bowling Green -10.5
O/U 41.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Bowling Green · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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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
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Bowling Green PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Bowling Green
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Bowling Green
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Bowling Green
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Bowling Green #74
+0.497
Kent State #125
+0.197
Bowling Green Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Bowling Green #72
+0.717
Kent State #110
+0.364
Bowling Green Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Bowling Green #41
0.174
Kent State #122
0.128
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Bowling Green Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Bowling Green #87
+8.529
Kent State #110
+6.979
Bowling Green Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Bowling Green #81
+0.862
Kent State #130
+0.768
Bowling Green Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Bowling Green #4
66.2
Kent State #99
71.6
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
Bowling Green
-9.7
Kent State
-16.7
Offense Rating
Bowling Green
10.9
Kent State
7.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Bowling Green
20.7
Kent State
24.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Bowling Green Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Bowling Green #104
1.00
Kent State #119
0.38
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Bowling Green #44
0.75
Kent State #126
2.13
Bowling Green +0.63
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 8 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Bowling Green Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Bowling Green #1
38.8
Kent State #1
26.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Bowling Green #66
46.7
Kent State #129
59.7
Bowling Green +12.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% 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 Bowling Green with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
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
Kent State
Kenni Burns #1
1–2 (33%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Matt Johnson Yr 1 #1
DC David Duggan 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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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