Sat, Sep 5 2026
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Week 1
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🏟 Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, MI
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Turf
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107,601 cap
Western Michigan✈ 94 miSame TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available.
Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance.
Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
Matchup Prediction
Michigan
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Michigan entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Michigan wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Michigan wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
Western Michigan 2026 Schedule
Western Michigan's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/5 | Western Michigan at Michigan | +21 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | Western Michigan vs Monmouth | -20 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Western Michigan at Rice | -10 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Western Michigan vs Boise State | +4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Western Michigan at Buffalo | -3.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | Western Michigan vs Kent State | -17 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/17 | Western Michigan at Central Michigan | -1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Western Michigan at Toledo | +10 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/31 | Western Michigan vs Bowling Green | -10.5 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 11/10 | Western Michigan at Akron | -7 | — | — | — | — |
| Tue 11/17 | Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | -11 | — | — | — | — |
| Tue 11/24 | Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) | -0.5 | — | — | — | — |
Michigan 2026 Schedule
Michigan's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/5 | Michigan vs Western Michigan | -21 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | Michigan vs Oklahoma | +1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Michigan vs UTEP | -30.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Michigan vs Iowa | -2.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Michigan at Minnesota | -9 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/17 | Michigan vs Penn State | -4.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Michigan vs Indiana | +11 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/31 | Michigan at Rutgers | -13.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/7 | Michigan vs Michigan State | -20.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | Michigan at Oregon | +12 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | Michigan vs UCLA | -11.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | Michigan at Ohio State | +15.5 | — | — | — | — |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2025 season (prior year)
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
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 (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) ·
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?
Michigan Edge
Michigan +0.31
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Michigan Edge
Michigan +4.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Western Michigan
Lance Taylor #110
20–19 (51%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Walt Bell
Yr 3
#116
DC
Greer Martini
Yr 1
#68
Michigan
Kyle Whittingham #22
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Jason Beck
Yr 1
#10
DC
Jay Hill
Yr 1
#11
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 ✓
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 ✓