Sat, Oct 4 2025
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Week 6
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🏟 Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium
Akron, OH
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Turf
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30,000 cap
Central Michigan✈ 240 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Central Michigan
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Central Michigan entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Central Michigan wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Central Michigan wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Central Michigan -7
O/U 47.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Central Michigan
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Central Michigan 2025 Schedule
Central Michigan's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 8/29 | Central Michigan at San José State | +11.5W16–14 | 50.5 | W16–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/6 | Central Michigan at Pittsburgh | +21.5L17–45 | 48.5 | L17–45 | O | N |
| Sat 9/13 | Central Michigan at Michigan | +27.5L3–63 | 42.5 | L3–63 | O | N |
| Sat 9/20 | Central Michigan vs Wagner | -29.0W49–10 | 47.0 | W49–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/27 | Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | -3.0W24–13 | 55.5 | W24–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/4 | Central Michigan at Akron | -7.0L22–28 | 47.5 | L22–28 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Central Michigan at Bowling Green | +3.0W27–6 | 43.5 | W27–6 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/25 | Central Michigan vs Massachusetts | -16.5W38–13 | 46.5 | W38–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/1 | Central Michigan at Western Michigan | +6.0L21–24 | 43.5 | L21–24 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Wed 11/12 | Central Michigan vs Buffalo | -2.5W38–19 | 44.5 | W38–19 | O | Y |
| Wed 11/19 | Central Michigan at Kent State | -7.5W28–16 | 50.5 | W28–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/29 | Central Michigan vs Toledo | +11.5L3–21 | 46.5 | L3–21 | U | N |
| Fri 12/26 | Central Michigan vs Northwestern | +13.5L7–34 | 43.5 | L7–34 | U | N |
Akron 2025 Schedule
Akron's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/28 | Akron vs Wyoming | +8.5L0–10 | 49.5 | L0–10 | U | N |
| Sat 9/6 | Akron at Nebraska | +34.0L0–68 | 47.5 | L0–68 | O | N |
| Sat 9/13 | Akron at UAB | +12.5L28–31 | 58.5 | L28–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/20 | Akron vs Duquesne | -10.5W51–7 | 51.0 | W51–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/27 | Akron at Toledo | +21.5L3–45 | 50.5 | L3–45 | U | N |
| Sat 10/4 | Akron vs Central Michigan | +7.0W28–22 | 47.5 | W28–22 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/11 | Akron vs Miami (OH) | +11.5L7–20 | 47.5 | L7–20 | U | N |
| Sat 10/18 | Akron at Ball State | -2.5L28–42 | 44.5 | L28–42 | O | N |
| Sat 10/25 | Akron at Buffalo | +10.0W24–16 | 48.5 | W24–16 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 11/4 | Akron vs Massachusetts | -12.5W44–10 | 51.5 | W44–10 | O | Y |
| Tue 11/11 | Akron vs Kent State | -7.5L35–42 | 49.5 | L35–42 | O | N |
| Tue 11/18 | Akron at Bowling Green | +2.5W19–16 | 47.5 | W19–16 | U | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2025 season
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
→ Central Michigan
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
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
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Central Michigan Edge
Central Michigan +0.25
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Central Michigan Edge
Central Michigan +21.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Akron
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Akron
60.6 — 15.9 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Akron won by 6
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Central Michigan 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
Central Michigan
Matt Drinkall #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Jim Chapin
Yr 1
#1
DC
Sean Cronin
Yr 1
#1
Akron
Joe Moorhead #1
8–28 (22%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Taylor Housewright
Yr 2
#1
DC
Tim Tibesar
Yr 3
#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 ✓
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 ✓