Ohio at Western Michigan Week 12 College Football Matchup Ohio at Western Michigan Matchup - Week 12
Tue, Nov 11 2025 · Week 12 · 🏟 Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI · Turf · 30,200 cap
Ohio✈ 274 miSame TZ
Away
13 17
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Ohio
22
OHIO +1.5
Western Michigan
23
P&R Line Western Michigan -0
P&R Total O/U 46
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Western Michigan -1.5 · O/U 46.5
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
64.9%
Ohio wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Western Michigan -1.5
O/U 46.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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🛋 Western Michigan Coming off BYE
Ohio 2025 Schedule
Ohio's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28Ohio at Rutgers+11.5L31–3446.5L31–34OY
Sat 9/6Ohio vs West Virginia+3.5W17–1058.5W17–10UY
Sat 9/13Ohio at Ohio State+28.0L9–3749.0L9–37UY
Sat 9/20Ohio vs Gardner-Webb-30.5W52–3555.0W52–35ON
Sat 9/27Ohio vs Bowling Green-7.5W35–2049.5W35–20OY
Sat 10/4Ohio at Ball State-14.0L14–2052.5L14–20UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/18Ohio vs Northern Illinois-10.5W48–2141.5W48–21OY
Sat 10/25Ohio at Eastern Michigan-11.5W28–2160.5W28–21UN
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/4Ohio vs Miami (OH)-2.5W24–2050.5W24–20UY
Tue 11/11Ohio at Western Michigan+1.5L13–1746.5L13–17UN
Tue 11/18Ohio vs Massachusetts-34.5W42–1453.5W42–14ON
Fri 11/28Ohio at Buffalo-7.0W31–2644.5W31–26ON
Tue 12/23Ohio vs UNLV+6.5W17–1064.5W17–10UY
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
Ohio 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Ohio #42
+0.268
Western Michigan #103
+0.239
Ohio Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Ohio #60
+0.372
Western Michigan #125
+0.303
Ohio Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Ohio #86
0.149
Western Michigan #33
0.173
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Western Michigan Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Ohio #84
+6.379
Western Michigan #105
+6.186
Ohio Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Ohio #41
+0.818
Western Michigan #55
+0.847
Western Michigan Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Ohio #49
70.1
Western Michigan #13
68.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Western Michigan 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
Western Michigan Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Ohio
-10.3
Western Michigan
-5.6
Offense Rating
Ohio
7.5
Western Michigan
14.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Ohio
17.7
Western Michigan
20.1
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 #67
0.75
Western Michigan #110
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio #102
0.88
Western Michigan #31
0.75
Ohio +0.25
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 8 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
50.3
Western Michigan #1
38.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio #29
33.1
Western Michigan #57
43.5
Ohio +12.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 9 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 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
Ohio
Brian Smith #1
1–0 (100%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Scott Isphording Yr 2 #1
DC John Hauser Yr 2 #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