Ohio at Central Michigan Week 7 College Football Matchup Ohio at Central Michigan Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 12 2024 · Week 7 · 🏟 Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI · Turf · 32,885 cap
Ohio✈ 324 miSame TZ
Away
27 25
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Ohio
30
Central Michigan
20
P&R Line Ohio -9.5
P&R Total O/U 50
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Ohio -3 · O/U 50.5
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Central Michigan, while Game Control favors Ohio. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Central Michigan wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Ohio wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Ohio -3
O/U 50.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Ohio · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
🛋 Central Michigan Coming off BYE 🛋 Ohio Coming off BYE
Ohio 2024 Schedule
Ohio's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Ohio at Syracuse+17.5L22–3847.5L22–38OY
Sat 9/7Ohio vs South Alabama+1.5W27–2055.5W27–20UY
Sat 9/14Ohio vs Morgan State-24.5W21–645.5W21–6UN
Sat 9/21Ohio at Kentucky+19.0L6–4142.0L6–41ON
Sat 9/28Ohio vs Akron-8.5W30–1046.0W30–10UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/12Ohio at Central Michigan-3.0W27–2550.5W27–25ON
Sat 10/19Ohio at Miami (OH)+3.5L20–3043.5L20–30ON
Sat 10/26Ohio vs Buffalo-4.0W47–1646.5W47–16OY
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/6Ohio at Kent State-20.5W41–053.5W41–0UY
Wed 11/13Ohio vs Eastern Michigan-10.5W35–1051.5W35–10UY
Wed 11/20Ohio at Toledo+1.5W24–747.0W24–7UY
Fri 11/29Ohio vs Ball State-17.5W42–2151.5W42–21OY
Sat 12/7Ohio vs Miami (OH)+2.5W38–343.5W38–3UY
Fri 12/20Ohio vs Jacksonville State-6.5W30–2757.5W30–27UN
Central Michigan 2024 Schedule
Central Michigan's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut-33.5W66–1054.5W66–10OY
Sat 9/7Central Michigan vs Florida International-3.5L16–5251.5L16–52ON
Sat 9/14Central Michigan at Illinois+21.5L9–3049.5L9–30UY
Sat 9/21Central Michigan vs Ball State-6.5W37–3451.0W37–34ON
Sat 9/28Central Michigan vs San Diego State-2.5W22–2147.5W22–21UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/12Central Michigan vs Ohio+3.0L25–2750.5L25–27OY
Sat 10/19Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan+3.5L34–3852.5L34–38ON
Sat 10/26Central Michigan at Miami (OH)+10.5L7–4648.5L7–46ON
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/5Central Michigan vs Bowling Green+14.5L13–2347.5L13–23UY
Tue 11/12Central Michigan at Toledo+15.0L10–3752.5L10–37UN
Tue 11/19Central Michigan vs Western Michigan+6.0W16–1456.0W16–14UY
Sat 11/30Central Michigan at Northern Illinois+16.5L16–2441.5L16–24UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 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
Ohio #40
+0.451
Central Michigan #96
+0.242
Ohio Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Ohio #80
+0.516
Central Michigan #129
+0.264
Ohio Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Ohio #14
0.197
Central Michigan #45
0.176
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Ohio Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Ohio #47
+7.746
Central Michigan #80
+7.613
Ohio Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Ohio #30
+0.857
Central Michigan #115
+0.756
Ohio Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Ohio #94
72.1
Central Michigan #113
72.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Ohio Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2024 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
Ohio
-10.4
Central Michigan
-4.9
Offense Rating
Ohio
7.5
Central Michigan
15.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Ohio
17.8
Central Michigan
20.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Central Michigan Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Ohio #26
0.25
Central Michigan #90
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio #95
2.00
Central Michigan #102
1.00
Central Michigan +0.25
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ohio Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Ohio #1
38.3
Central Michigan #1
29.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio #27
42.4
Central Michigan #126
55.9
Ohio +8.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Ohio
1 — 2 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Ohio
7.9 — 80.6 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Ohio won by 2
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
Ohio
Tim Albin #1
23–16 (59%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Brian Smith Yr 1 #1
DC John Hauser Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Central Michigan
Jim McElwain #1
29–28 (51%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Jim McElwain Yr 1 #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