Western Michigan at Toledo Week 8 College Football Matchup Western Michigan at Toledo Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 24 2026 · Week 8 · 🏟 Glass Bowl Toledo, OH · Turf · 26,248 cap
Western Michigan✈ 110 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
Western Michigan
18
Toledo
28
P&R Line Toledo -10
P&R Total O/U 45
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Toledo has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Toledo entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Toledo wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Toledo wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Toledo · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🚌 Western Michigan 2nd straight Road Game
Western Michigan 2026 Schedule
Western Michigan's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Western Michigan at Michigan+21
Sat 9/12Western Michigan vs Monmouth-20
Sat 9/19Western Michigan at Rice-10
Sat 9/26Western Michigan vs Boise State+4
Sat 10/3Western Michigan at Buffalo-3.5
Sat 10/10Western Michigan vs Kent State-17
Sat 10/17Western Michigan at Central Michigan-1
Sat 10/24Western Michigan at Toledo+10
Sat 10/31Western Michigan vs Bowling Green-10.5
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/10Western Michigan at Akron-7
Tue 11/17Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-11
Tue 11/24Western Michigan vs Miami (OH)-0.5
Toledo 2026 Schedule
Toledo's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Toledo at Michigan State-4
Sat 9/12Toledo vs Central Connecticut-27.5
Sat 9/19Toledo vs Temple-11
Sat 9/26Toledo vs San Diego State-1.5
Sat 10/3Toledo at Ball State-23.5
Sat 10/10Toledo vs Buffalo-15.5
Sat 10/17Toledo at Eastern Michigan-13
Sat 10/24Toledo vs Western Michigan-10
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/4Toledo at Sacramento State-6.5
Wed 11/11Toledo vs Massachusetts-32
Wed 11/18Toledo vs Bowling Green-17.5
Fri 11/27Toledo at Ohio-8.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Toledo PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Toledo
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Toledo
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Toledo
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Western Michigan #103
+0.041
Toledo #63
+0.243
Toledo Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Western Michigan #125
+0.015
Toledo #55
+0.382
Toledo Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Western Michigan #33
0.173
Toledo #5
0.202
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Toledo Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Western Michigan #105
+5.802
Toledo #55
+6.690
Toledo Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Western Michigan #55
+0.767
Toledo #53
+0.805
Toledo Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Western Michigan #13
68.0
Toledo #22
68.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Western Michigan 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
Toledo Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Western Michigan #100
-5.3
Toledo #59
1.8
Offense Rating
Western Michigan #82
14.5
Toledo #68
15.8
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Western Michigan #113
19.9
Toledo #56
13.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Toledo Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Western Michigan #110
0.92
Toledo #41
1.33
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Western Michigan #31
0.54
Toledo #16
0.50
Toledo +0.41
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? Toledo Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Western Michigan #66
49.0
Toledo #100
59.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Western Michigan #57
35.3
Toledo #31
29.2
Toledo +10.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% 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
Staff Rating
2.26 #108
Toledo
Mike Jacobs #77
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Cris Reisert Yr 1 #67
DC Jahmal Brown Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.50 #89
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