Central Michigan at Ohio Week 12 College Football Matchup Central Michigan at Ohio Matchup - Week 12
Thu, Nov 16 2023 · Week 12 · 🏟 Peden Stadium Athens, OH · Turf · 24,000 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Central Michigan
15
Ohio
33
P&R Line Ohio -18.5
P&R Total O/U 48
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Ohio -11.5 · O/U 48.5
Matchup Prediction
Ohio has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Ohio entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Ohio wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Ohio wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Ohio -11.5
O/U 48.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Ohio · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🚌 Central Michigan 2nd straight Road Game
Central Michigan 2023 Schedule
Central Michigan's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/1Central Michigan at Michigan State+14.0L7–3145.0L7–31UN
Sat 9/9Central Michigan vs New Hampshire-7.0W45–4248.5W45–42ON
Sat 9/16Central Michigan at Notre Dame+34.5L17–4151.5L17–41OY
Sat 9/23Central Michigan at South Alabama+16.5W34–3046.5W34–30OY
Sat 9/30Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-9.5W26–2345.0W26–23ON
Sat 10/7Central Michigan at Buffalo-2.5L13–3751.5L13–37UN
Sat 10/14Central Michigan vs Akron-10.5W17–1044.0W17–10UN
Sat 10/21Central Michigan at Ball State-5.0L17–2442.0L17–24UN
— Bye Week —
Tue 10/31Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois+3.0W37–3148.0W37–31OY
Tue 11/7Central Michigan at Western Michigan+3.5L28–3857.5L28–38ON
Wed 11/15Central Michigan at Ohio+11.5L20–3448.5L20–34ON
Fri 11/24Central Michigan vs Toledo+12.5L17–3254.5L17–32UN
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
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
Central Michigan #83
+0.188
Ohio #76
+0.498
Ohio Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Central Michigan #108
+0.300
Ohio #57
+0.725
Ohio Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Central Michigan #119
0.135
Ohio #9
0.205
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Ohio Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Central Michigan #39
+6.646
Ohio #92
+8.040
Ohio Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Central Michigan #101
+0.745
Ohio #33
+0.907
Ohio Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Central Michigan #80
70.9
Ohio #18
68.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Ohio 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
Central Michigan Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Central Michigan
-4.9
Ohio
-10.4
Offense Rating
Central Michigan
15.1
Ohio
7.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Central Michigan
20.0
Ohio
17.8
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Ohio Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Central Michigan #99
0.78
Ohio #49
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Central Michigan #93
1.22
Ohio #32
0.78
Ohio +0.22
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ohio Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Central Michigan #1
32.4
Ohio #1
47.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Central Michigan #112
49.7
Ohio #27
30.9
Ohio +15.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Ohio 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
Central Michigan
Jim McElwain #1
25–23 (52%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Paul Petrino Yr 2 #1
DC Robb Akey Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
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
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