North Texas at Western Michigan Week 2 College Football Matchup North Texas at Western Michigan Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 6 2025 · Week 2 · 🏟 Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI · Turf · 30,200 cap
North Texas✈ 888 mi+1 hr TZ
33 30
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
North Texas
33
Western Michigan
24
P&R Line North Texas -8.5
P&R Total O/U 56.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas North Texas -12.0 · O/U 56.0
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
North Texas wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
North Texas -12.0
O/U 56.0
Bovada
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → North Texas · 73.9% ATS historically
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North Texas 2025 Schedule
North Texas's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30North Texas vs Lamar-27.5W51–063.5W51–0UY
Sat 9/6North Texas at Western Michigan-12.0W33–3056.0W33–30ON
Sat 9/13North Texas vs Washington State-6.5W59–1057.5W59–10OY
Sat 9/20North Texas at Army-2.5W45–3850.5W45–38OY
Sat 9/27North Texas vs South Alabama-13.5W36–2263.5W36–22UY
— Bye Week —
Fri 10/10North Texas vs South Florida-2.5L36–6368.5L36–63ON
Sat 10/18North Texas vs UTSA-4.0W55–1764.5W55–17OY
Fri 10/24North Texas at Charlotte-25.5W54–2060.5W54–20OY
Sat 11/1North Texas vs Navy-6.5W31–1768.5W31–17UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/15North Texas at UAB-17.5W53–2469.5W53–24OY
Sat 11/22North Texas at Rice-18.5W56–2457.0W56–24OY
Fri 11/28North Texas vs Temple-20.0W52–2565.5W52–25OY
Fri 12/5North Texas at Tulane-1.5L21–3466.5L21–34UN
Sat 12/27North Texas vs San Diego State-7.5W49–4755.5W49–47ON
Western Michigan 2025 Schedule
Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29Western Michigan at Michigan State+18.5L6–2349.5L6–23UY
Sat 9/6Western Michigan vs North Texas+12.0L30–3356.0L30–33OY
Sat 9/13Western Michigan at Illinois+27.5L0–3850.5L0–38UN
Sat 9/20Western Michigan vs Toledo+13.5W14–1348.5W14–13UY
Sat 9/27Western Michigan vs Rhode Island-7.5W47–1445.5W47–14OY
Sat 10/4Western Michigan at Massachusetts-12.5W21–346.5W21–3UY
Sat 10/11Western Michigan vs Ball State-9.5W42–043.5W42–0UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/25Western Michigan at Miami (OH)+2.5L17–2640.5L17–26ON
Sat 11/1Western Michigan vs Central Michigan-6.0W24–2143.5W24–21ON
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/11Western Michigan vs Ohio-1.5W17–1346.5W17–13UY
Tue 11/18Western Michigan at Northern Illinois-7.0W35–1939.5W35–19OY
Tue 11/25Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan-10.0W31–2149.0W31–21ON
Sat 12/6Western Michigan vs Miami (OH)-2.5W23–1344.5W23–13UY
Fri 12/19Western Michigan vs Kennesaw State-3.0W41–647.0W41–6UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
North Texas PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ North Texas
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
North Texas #2
+0.418
Western Michigan #103
+0.295
North Texas Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
North Texas #12
+0.531
Western Michigan #125
+0.305
North Texas Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
North Texas #108
0.137
Western Michigan #33
0.173
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Western Michigan Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
North Texas #4
+7.815
Western Michigan #105
+7.379
North Texas Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
North Texas #3
+0.884
Western Michigan #55
+0.870
North Texas Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
North Texas #3
66.2
Western Michigan #13
68.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
North Texas Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
North Texas Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
North Texas
-1.3
Western Michigan
-5.3
Offense Rating
North Texas
15.9
Western Michigan
14.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
North Texas
17.3
Western Michigan
19.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? North Texas Edge
Avg sequences created per game
North Texas #3
0.00
Western Michigan #110
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
North Texas #12
0.00
Western Michigan #31
0.00
North Texas +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? North Texas Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
North Texas #1
98.7
Western Michigan #1
1.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
North Texas #7
0.4
Western Michigan #57
96.1
North Texas +97.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
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
North Texas
Eric Morris #1
11–13 (46%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Jordan Davis Yr 3 #1
DC Skyler Cassity Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Western Michigan
Lance Taylor #1
10–14 (42%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Walt Bell Yr 2 #1
DC Chris O'Leary 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: 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