UNLV at Ohio Week 1 College Football Matchup UNLV at Ohio Matchup - Week 1
Tue, Dec 23 2025 · Postseason · Neutral Site · 🏟 Ford Center At The Star Frisco, TX · Turf · 120,000 cap
UNLV✈ 1,059 mi+2 hr TZ Ohio✈ 923 mi-1 hr TZ
Away (Neutral)
10 17
Final
Home (Neutral)
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
UNLV
31
Ohio
29
P&R Line UNLV -2
P&R Total O/U 60
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas UNLV -6.5 · O/U 64.5
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors UNLV, while Game Control favors Ohio. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
UNLV wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Ohio wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
UNLV -6.5
O/U 64.5
Draft Kings
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
🚌 UNLV 3rd straight Road Game
UNLV 2025 Schedule
UNLV's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/23UNLV vs Idaho State-30.5W38–3167.0W38–31ON
Fri 8/29UNLV vs Sam Houston-13.5W38–2158.5W38–21OY
Sat 9/6UNLV vs UCLA+2.5W30–2354.5W30–23UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/20UNLV at Miami (OH)-2.5W41–3849.5W41–38OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/4UNLV at Wyoming-4.5W31–1750.5W31–17UY
Sat 10/11UNLV vs Air Force-7.0W51–4865.5W51–48ON
Sat 10/18UNLV at Boise State+12.5L31–5660.5L31–56ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/1UNLV vs New Mexico-3.5L35–4061.5L35–40ON
Sat 11/8UNLV at Colorado State-5.5W42–1060.5W42–10UY
Sat 11/15UNLV vs Utah State-4.5W29–2668.5W29–26UN
Fri 11/21UNLV vs Hawai'i-2.5W38–1064.5W38–10UY
Sat 11/29UNLV at Nevada-7.5W42–1753.0W42–17OY
Fri 12/5UNLV at Boise State+6.0L21–3860.0L21–38UN
Tue 12/23UNLV vs Ohio-6.5L10–1764.5L10–17UN
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
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
UNLV #15
+0.422
Ohio #42
+0.421
Even
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
UNLV #33
+0.573
Ohio #60
+0.522
UNLV Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
UNLV #86
0.149
Ohio #86
0.149
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Even
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
UNLV #18
+7.280
Ohio #84
+7.327
Ohio Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
UNLV #19
+0.881
Ohio #41
+0.892
Ohio Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
UNLV #92
71.8
Ohio #49
70.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Ohio 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
UNLV Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
UNLV
2.0
Ohio
-10.4
Offense Rating
UNLV
17.2
Ohio
7.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
UNLV
15.2
Ohio
17.8
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UNLV Edge
Avg sequences created per game
UNLV #48
1.00
Ohio #67
0.82
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
UNLV #62
1.08
Ohio #102
0.64
UNLV +0.18
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ohio Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
UNLV #1
50.2
Ohio #1
52.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
UNLV #74
36.7
Ohio #29
30.2
Ohio +2.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 12 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
UNLV
Dan Mullen #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Corey Dennis Yr 1 #1
DC Zach Anrett Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
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
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