Ohio at Kent State Week 11 College Football Matchup Ohio at Kent State Matchup - Week 11
Thu, Nov 7 2024 · Week 11 · 🏟 Dix Stadium Kent, OH · Turf · 25,000 cap
Ohio✈ 132 miSame TZ
Away
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Ohio
40
Kent State
13
P&R Line Ohio -27.5
P&R Total O/U 53
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Ohio -20.5 · O/U 53.5
Matchup Prediction
Ohio has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Ohio entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Ohio wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Ohio wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Ohio -20.5
O/U 53.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Ohio · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Kent State 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
Kent State 2024 Schedule
Kent State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Kent State at Pittsburgh+23.5L24–5555.5L24–55ON
Sat 9/7Kent State vs St. Francis (PA)-17.5L17–2349.5L17–23UN
Sat 9/14Kent State at Tennessee+49.5L0–7161.5L0–71ON
Sat 9/21Kent State at Penn State+49.0L0–5658.0L0–56UN
Sat 9/28Kent State vs Eastern Michigan+14.0L33–5246.0L33–52ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/12Kent State vs Ball State+3.0L35–3758.0L35–37OY
Sat 10/19Kent State at Bowling Green+24.0L6–2754.5L6–27UY
Sat 10/26Kent State at Western Michigan+19.0L21–5261.0L21–52ON
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/6Kent State vs Ohio+20.5L0–4153.5L0–41UN
Wed 11/13Kent State at Miami (OH)+31.0L7–3447.5L7–34UY
Tue 11/19Kent State vs Akron+10.5L17–3849.0L17–38ON
Tue 11/26Kent State at Buffalo+23.5L7–4350.5L7–43UN
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
+0.587
Kent State #131
+0.102
Ohio Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Ohio #80
+0.644
Kent State #109
+0.357
Ohio Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Ohio #14
0.197
Kent State #127
0.123
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Ohio Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Ohio #47
+8.483
Kent State #130
+6.677
Ohio Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Ohio #30
+0.958
Kent State #134
+0.674
Ohio Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Ohio #94
72.1
Kent State #111
72.8
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
Ohio Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Ohio
-10.4
Kent State
-16.7
Offense Rating
Ohio
7.5
Kent State
7.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Ohio
17.8
Kent State
24.2
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
Ohio #26
0.57
Kent State #134
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio #95
1.57
Kent State #134
4.00
Ohio +0.57
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 7 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
42.2
Kent State #1
6.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio #27
39.6
Kent State #140
84.3
Ohio +35.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 8 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 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
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
Kent State
Kenni Burns #1
1–11 (8%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Mark Carney Yr 1 #1
DC David Duggan 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: 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