Eastern Michigan at Massachusetts Week 5 College Football Matchup Eastern Michigan at Massachusetts Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Oct 3 2026 · Week 5 · 🏟 Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium Hadley, MA · Turf · 17,000 cap
Eastern Michigan✈ 567 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.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Eastern Michigan
35
Massachusetts
17
P&R Line Eastern Michigan -18
P&R Total O/U 52
Confidence 69 Good
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
64.9%
Eastern Michigan wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Eastern Michigan · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Eastern Michigan 2026 Schedule
Eastern Michigan's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29Eastern Michigan vs Sacramento State+4
Fri 9/4Eastern Michigan vs San José State-8
Sat 9/12Eastern Michigan at Michigan State+11.5
Sat 9/19Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin+12
Sat 9/26Eastern Michigan vs Lindenwood-12
Sat 10/3Eastern Michigan at Massachusetts-18
Sat 10/10Eastern Michigan at Akron+1
Sat 10/17Eastern Michigan vs Toledo+13
Sat 10/24Eastern Michigan at Ohio+7
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/4Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan+2.5
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/17Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan+11
Tue 11/24Eastern Michigan vs Kent State-9
Massachusetts 2026 Schedule
Massachusetts's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/3Massachusetts at Rutgers+30.5
Sat 9/12Massachusetts vs Sacred Heart+8.5
Sat 9/19Massachusetts vs Stonehill+8.5
Sat 9/26Massachusetts at Sacramento State+29
Sat 10/3Massachusetts vs Eastern Michigan+18
Sat 10/10Massachusetts vs Miami (OH)+28
Sat 10/17Massachusetts at Buffalo+25.5
Sat 10/24Massachusetts at UConn+31
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/4Massachusetts vs Ball State+7.5
Wed 11/11Massachusetts at Toledo+32
Wed 11/18Massachusetts vs Akron+16.5
Sat 11/28Massachusetts at Bowling Green+23.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Eastern Michigan PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Eastern Michigan
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Eastern Michigan
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Eastern Michigan
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Eastern Michigan #51
+0.477
Massachusetts #135
+0.232
Eastern Michigan Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan #56
+0.692
Massachusetts #132
+0.370
Eastern Michigan Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan #134
0.106
Massachusetts #136
0.085
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Eastern Michigan Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan #45
+8.591
Massachusetts #136
+6.051
Eastern Michigan Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Eastern Michigan #69
+0.903
Massachusetts #134
+0.774
Eastern Michigan Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Eastern Michigan #136
75.5
Massachusetts #131
74.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Massachusetts Edge
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
Eastern Michigan Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Eastern Michigan #110
-8.6
Massachusetts #138
-27.8
Offense Rating
Eastern Michigan #109
10.2
Massachusetts #138
1.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Eastern Michigan #108
18.8
Massachusetts #138
29.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum?
Avg sequences created per game
Eastern Michigan #107
0.27
Massachusetts #135
0.27
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Michigan #114
1.27
Massachusetts #117
2.36
Eastern Michigan +0.00
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? Eastern Michigan Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Eastern Michigan #107
32.7
Massachusetts #136
15.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Michigan #106
50.5
Massachusetts #136
73.1
Eastern Michigan +16.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Eastern Michigan
Chris Creighton #128
61–83 (43%) · Yr 13 at school
OC Mike Piatkowski Yr 3 #126
DC Tate Omli Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
1.90 #126
Massachusetts
Joe Harasymiak #125
0–12 (0%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Max Warner Yr 1 #67
DC Jared Keyte Yr 2 #127
Staff Rating
1.93 #125
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