Central Michigan at Kent State Week 13 College Football Matchup Central Michigan at Kent State Matchup - Week 13
Wed, Nov 19 2025 · Week 13 · 🏟 Dix Stadium Kent, OH · Turf · 25,000 cap
Central Michigan✈ 244 miSame TZ
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Central Michigan
29
Kent State
21
P&R Line Central Michigan -8
P&R Total O/U 49.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Central Michigan -7.5 · O/U 50.5
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%
Central Michigan wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Central Michigan -7.5
O/U 50.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Central Michigan · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Central Michigan 2025 Schedule
Central Michigan's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29Central Michigan at San José State+11.5W16–1450.5W16–14UY
Sat 9/6Central Michigan at Pittsburgh+21.5L17–4548.5L17–45ON
Sat 9/13Central Michigan at Michigan+27.5L3–6342.5L3–63ON
Sat 9/20Central Michigan vs Wagner-29.0W49–1047.0W49–10OY
Sat 9/27Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-3.0W24–1355.5W24–13UY
Sat 10/4Central Michigan at Akron-7.0L22–2847.5L22–28ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/18Central Michigan at Bowling Green+3.0W27–643.5W27–6UY
Sat 10/25Central Michigan vs Massachusetts-16.5W38–1346.5W38–13OY
Sat 11/1Central Michigan at Western Michigan+6.0L21–2443.5L21–24OY
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/12Central Michigan vs Buffalo-2.5W38–1944.5W38–19OY
Wed 11/19Central Michigan at Kent State-7.5W28–1650.5W28–16UY
Sat 11/29Central Michigan vs Toledo+11.5L3–2146.5L3–21UN
Fri 12/26Central Michigan vs Northwestern+13.5L7–3443.5L7–34UN
Kent State 2025 Schedule
Kent State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Kent State vs Merrimack-5.5W21–1750.5W21–17UN
Sat 9/6Kent State at Texas Tech+48.5L14–6260.0L14–62OY
Sat 9/13Kent State vs Buffalo+23.5L28–3148.5L28–31OY
Sat 9/20Kent State at Florida State+44.5L10–6656.5L10–66ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/4Kent State at Oklahoma+46.5L0–4453.5L0–44UY
Sat 10/11Kent State vs Massachusetts-1.5W42–649.5W42–6UY
Sat 10/18Kent State at Toledo+25.5L10–4548.5L10–45ON
Sat 10/25Kent State vs Bowling Green+7.5W24–2147.5W24–21UY
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/5Kent State at Ball State+3.0L13–1748.5L13–17UN
Tue 11/11Kent State at Akron+7.5W42–3549.5W42–35OY
Wed 11/19Kent State vs Central Michigan+7.5L16–2850.5L16–28UN
Fri 11/28Kent State at Northern Illinois+5.0W35–3145.0W35–31OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
Central Michigan PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Central Michigan
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Central Michigan
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
Central Michigan #71
+0.366
Kent State #112
+0.194
Central Michigan Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Central Michigan #22
+0.662
Kent State #49
+0.482
Central Michigan Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Central Michigan #42
0.169
Kent State #107
0.138
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Central Michigan Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Central Michigan #80
+7.889
Kent State #98
+6.552
Central Michigan Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Central Michigan #89
+0.840
Kent State #126
+0.760
Central Michigan Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Central Michigan #68
71.0
Kent State #85
71.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Central 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
Central Michigan Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Central Michigan
-4.9
Kent State
-16.7
Offense Rating
Central Michigan
15.1
Kent State
7.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Central Michigan
20.0
Kent State
24.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum?
Avg sequences created per game
Central Michigan #134
0.89
Kent State #87
0.89
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Central Michigan #113
1.11
Kent State #135
2.33
Central Michigan +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Central Michigan Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Central Michigan #1
53.9
Kent State #1
33.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Central Michigan #53
33.8
Kent State #114
53.0
Central Michigan +20.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 10 games 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
Central Michigan
Matt Drinkall #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Jim Chapin Yr 1 #1
DC Sean Cronin Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Kent State
Kenni Burns #1
1–23 (4%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Mark Carney Yr 2 #1
DC Kody Morgan 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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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