Eastern Michigan at Ohio Week 8 College Football Matchup Eastern Michigan at Ohio Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 24 2026 · Week 8 · 🏟 Peden Stadium Athens, OH · Turf · 24,000 cap
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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
24
Ohio
31
P&R Line Ohio -7
P&R Total O/U 55
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Ohio has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Ohio entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Ohio wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Ohio wins
Strong
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Ohio · 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
Ohio 2026 Schedule
Ohio's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Ohio at Nebraska+15
Sat 9/12Ohio vs Jacksonville State-0
Sat 9/19Ohio at South Alabama-2.5
Sat 9/26Ohio vs Stonehill-16.5
Sat 10/3Ohio at Kent State-8.5
Sat 10/10Ohio vs Central Michigan-2
Sat 10/17Ohio at Sacramento State+4.5
Sat 10/24Ohio vs Eastern Michigan-7
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/3Ohio at Akron-3.5
Tue 11/10Ohio at Miami (OH)+8.5
Tue 11/17Ohio vs Ball State-17.5
Fri 11/27Ohio vs Toledo+8.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Ohio PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Ohio
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Ohio
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Ohio
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Eastern Michigan #51
+0.317
Ohio #42
+0.450
Ohio Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan #56
+0.485
Ohio #60
+0.623
Ohio Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan #134
0.106
Ohio #86
0.149
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Ohio Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan #45
+6.788
Ohio #84
+7.430
Ohio Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Eastern Michigan #69
+0.835
Ohio #41
+0.886
Ohio Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Eastern Michigan #136
75.5
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 (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
Ohio #115
-10.4
Offense Rating
Eastern Michigan #109
10.2
Ohio #126
7.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Eastern Michigan #108
18.8
Ohio #99
17.8
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
Eastern Michigan #107
0.27
Ohio #67
0.75
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Michigan #114
1.27
Ohio #102
0.58
Ohio +0.48
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? Ohio Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Eastern Michigan #107
32.7
Ohio #94
54.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Michigan #106
50.5
Ohio #29
28.6
Ohio +21.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% 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
Ohio
John Hauser #77
1–0 (100%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Scott Isphording Yr 2 #109
DC Kurt Mattix Yr 1 #23
Staff Rating
2.74 #66
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