Sat, Oct 18 2025
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Week 8
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🏟 Peden Stadium
Athens, OH
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Turf
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24,000 cap
Northern Illinois✈ 393 mi+1 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Ohio
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Ohio entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Ohio wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Ohio wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Ohio -10.5
O/U 41.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Ohio
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Northern Illinois 2025 Schedule
Northern Illinois's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Northern Illinois vs Holy Cross | -13.5W19–17 | 48.5 | W19–17 | U | N |
| Fri 9/5 | Northern Illinois at Maryland | +17.0L9–20 | 44.5 | L9–20 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/20 | Northern Illinois at Mississippi State | +23.5L10–38 | 48.5 | L10–38 | U | N |
| Sat 9/27 | Northern Illinois vs San Diego State | +1.5L3–6 | 41.5 | L3–6 | U | N |
| Sat 10/4 | Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) | +4.5L14–25 | 38.5 | L14–25 | O | N |
| Sat 10/11 | Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan | -1.5L10–16 | 48.5 | L10–16 | U | N |
| Sat 10/18 | Northern Illinois at Ohio | +10.5L21–48 | 41.5 | L21–48 | O | N |
| Sat 10/25 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | -6.5W21–7 | 41.5 | W21–7 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Northern Illinois at Toledo | +14.5L3–42 | 42.5 | L3–42 | O | N |
| Wed 11/12 | Northern Illinois at Massachusetts | -8.5W45–3 | 43.5 | W45–3 | O | Y |
| Tue 11/18 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | +7.0L19–35 | 39.5 | L19–35 | O | N |
| Fri 11/28 | Northern Illinois vs Kent State | -5.0L31–35 | 45.0 | L31–35 | O | N |
Ohio 2025 Schedule
Ohio's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/28 | Ohio at Rutgers | +11.5L31–34 | 46.5 | L31–34 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/6 | Ohio vs West Virginia | +3.5W17–10 | 58.5 | W17–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/13 | Ohio at Ohio State | +28.0L9–37 | 49.0 | L9–37 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/20 | Ohio vs Gardner-Webb | -30.5W52–35 | 55.0 | W52–35 | O | N |
| Sat 9/27 | Ohio vs Bowling Green | -7.5W35–20 | 49.5 | W35–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/4 | Ohio at Ball State | -14.0L14–20 | 52.5 | L14–20 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Ohio vs Northern Illinois | -10.5W48–21 | 41.5 | W48–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/25 | Ohio at Eastern Michigan | -11.5W28–21 | 60.5 | W28–21 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 11/4 | Ohio vs Miami (OH) | -2.5W24–20 | 50.5 | W24–20 | U | Y |
| Tue 11/11 | Ohio at Western Michigan | +1.5L13–17 | 46.5 | L13–17 | U | N |
| Tue 11/18 | Ohio vs Massachusetts | -34.5W42–14 | 53.5 | W42–14 | O | N |
| Fri 11/28 | Ohio at Buffalo | -7.0W31–26 | 44.5 | W31–26 | O | N |
| Tue 12/23 | Ohio vs UNLV | +6.5W17–10 | 64.5 | W17–10 | 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
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
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?
Ohio Edge
Ohio +0.20
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Ohio Edge
Ohio +17.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Ohio
3 — 1 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Ohio
95.2 — 3.2 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Ohio won by 27
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Ohio with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Northern Illinois
Thomas Hammock #1
31–38 (45%)
· Yr 7 at school
OC
Wesley Beschorner
Yr 2
#1
DC
Nick Benedetto
Yr 3
#1
Ohio
Brian Smith #1
1–0 (100%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Scott Isphording
Yr 2
#1
DC
John Hauser
Yr 2
#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 ✓

