Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan Week 12 College Football Matchup Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan Matchup - Week 12
Tue, Nov 17 2026 · Week 12 · 🏟 Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI · Turf · 30,200 cap
Eastern Michigan✈ 99 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
20
Western Michigan
31
P&R Line Western Michigan -11
P&R Total O/U 50
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Western Michigan has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Western Michigan entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Western Michigan wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Western Michigan wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Western Michigan · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Eastern Michigan Coming off BYE
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
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Western Michigan PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Western Michigan
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Western Michigan
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Western Michigan
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Eastern Michigan #51
+0.254
Western Michigan #103
+0.358
Western Michigan Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan #56
+0.379
Western Michigan #125
+0.448
Western Michigan Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan #134
0.106
Western Michigan #33
0.173
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Western Michigan Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan #45
+6.788
Western Michigan #105
+7.237
Western Michigan Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Eastern Michigan #69
+0.792
Western Michigan #55
+0.871
Western Michigan Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Eastern Michigan #136
75.5
Western Michigan #13
68.0
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
Western Michigan Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Eastern Michigan #110
-8.6
Western Michigan #100
-5.3
Offense Rating
Eastern Michigan #109
10.2
Western Michigan #82
14.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Eastern Michigan #108
18.8
Western Michigan #113
19.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Western Michigan Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Eastern Michigan #107
0.27
Western Michigan #110
0.92
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Michigan #114
1.27
Western Michigan #31
0.54
Western Michigan +0.65
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? Western Michigan Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Eastern Michigan #107
32.7
Western Michigan #66
49.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Michigan #106
50.5
Western Michigan #57
35.3
Western Michigan +16.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% 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
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
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