Toledo at Central Michigan Week 13 College Football Matchup Toledo at Central Michigan Matchup - Week 13
Fri, Nov 24 2023 · Week 13 · 🏟 Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI · Turf · 32,885 cap
Toledo✈ 145 miSame TZ
Away
32 17
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Toledo
36
Central Michigan
18
P&R Line Toledo -18.5
P&R Total O/U 53.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Toledo -12.5 · O/U 54.5
Matchup Prediction
Toledo has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Toledo entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Toledo wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Toledo wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Toledo -12.5
O/U 54.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Toledo · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🚌 Toledo 2nd straight Road Game
Toledo 2023 Schedule
Toledo's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Toledo at Illinois+7.0L28–3045.5L28–30OY
Sat 9/9Toledo vs Texas Southern-40.5W71–361.0W71–3OY
Sat 9/16Toledo vs San José State-9.0W21–1756.5W21–17UN
Sat 9/23Toledo vs Western Michigan-21.5W49–3152.5W49–31ON
Sat 9/30Toledo vs Northern Illinois-13.0W35–3348.0W35–33ON
Sat 10/7Toledo at Massachusetts-19.0W41–2455.5W41–24ON
Sat 10/14Toledo at Ball State-17.5W13–648.5W13–6UN
Sat 10/21Toledo at Miami (OH)-2.0W21–1746.5W21–17UY
— Bye Week —
Tue 10/31Toledo vs Buffalo-14.0W31–1347.0W31–13UY
Wed 11/8Toledo vs Eastern Michigan-19.5W49–2345.5W49–23OY
Tue 11/14Toledo at Bowling Green-9.5W32–3148.5W32–31ON
Fri 11/24Toledo at Central Michigan-12.5W32–1754.5W32–17UY
Sat 12/2Toledo vs Miami (OH)-8.5L14–2346.0L14–23UN
Sat 12/30Toledo vs Wyoming+4.5L15–1643.5L15–16UY
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Toledo PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Toledo
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Toledo
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Toledo
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Toledo #27
+0.601
Central Michigan #83
+0.267
Toledo Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Toledo #24
+0.831
Central Michigan #108
+0.285
Toledo Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Toledo #43
0.174
Central Michigan #119
0.135
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Toledo Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Toledo #26
+8.870
Central Michigan #39
+7.529
Toledo Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Toledo #34
+0.907
Central Michigan #101
+0.779
Toledo Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Toledo #25
69.0
Central Michigan #80
70.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Toledo 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
Toledo Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Toledo
1.8
Central Michigan
-4.9
Offense Rating
Toledo
15.8
Central Michigan
15.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Toledo
13.9
Central Michigan
20.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Toledo Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Toledo #34
1.50
Central Michigan #99
0.70
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Toledo #5
0.50
Central Michigan #93
1.10
Toledo +0.80
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Toledo Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Toledo #1
57.3
Central Michigan #1
30.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Toledo #23
25.5
Central Michigan #112
52.0
Toledo +26.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Toledo with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

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

Coaching Matchup
Toledo
Jason Candle #1
56–33 (63%) · Yr 8 at school
OC Mike Hallett Yr 3 #1
DC Vince Kehres Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
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
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