Miami (OH) at Kent State Week 12 College Football Matchup Miami (OH) at Kent State Matchup - Week 12
Tue, Nov 17 2026 · Week 12 · 🏟 Dix Stadium Kent, OH · Turf · 25,000 cap
Miami (OH)✈ 212 miSame TZ
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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
Miami (OH)
31
Kent State
17
P&R Line Miami (OH) -14
P&R Total O/U 47
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Miami (OH) has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Miami (OH) entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Miami (OH) wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Miami (OH) wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Miami (OH) · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Miami (OH) 2026 Schedule
Miami (OH)'s 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Miami (OH) at Pittsburgh+12.5
Sat 9/12Miami (OH) vs Holy Cross-22
Sat 9/19Miami (OH) at Cincinnati+5.5
Sat 9/26Miami (OH) vs UConn-0
Sat 10/3Miami (OH) vs Bowling Green-12.5
Sat 10/10Miami (OH) at Massachusetts-28
Sat 10/17Miami (OH) vs Akron-14
Sat 10/24Miami (OH) at Central Michigan-3
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/3Miami (OH) vs Buffalo-10.5
Tue 11/10Miami (OH) vs Ohio-8.5
Tue 11/17Miami (OH) at Kent State-14
Tue 11/24Miami (OH) at Western Michigan+0.5
Kent State 2026 Schedule
Kent State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Kent State at South Carolina+26
Sat 9/12Kent State vs Wofford-5.5
Sat 9/19Kent State at Ohio State+36.5
Sat 9/26Kent State vs Ball State-7
Sat 10/3Kent State vs Ohio+8.5
Sat 10/10Kent State at Western Michigan+17
Sat 10/17Kent State at South Florida+27.5
Sat 10/24Kent State vs Akron+2.5
Fri 10/30Kent State at Sacramento State+15.5
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/10Kent State at Bowling Green+9.5
Tue 11/17Kent State vs Miami (OH)+14
Tue 11/24Kent State at Eastern Michigan+9
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Miami (OH) PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Miami (OH)
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Miami (OH)
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Miami (OH)
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Miami (OH) #107
+0.298
Kent State #112
+0.177
Miami (OH) Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Miami (OH) #106
+0.443
Kent State #49
+0.479
Kent State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Miami (OH) #25
0.178
Kent State #107
0.138
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Miami (OH) Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Miami (OH) #107
+7.631
Kent State #98
+6.806
Miami (OH) Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Miami (OH) #106
+0.821
Kent State #126
+0.756
Miami (OH) Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Miami (OH) #19
68.6
Kent State #85
71.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Miami (OH) 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
Miami (OH) Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Miami (OH) #67
0.7
Kent State #126
-16.7
Offense Rating
Miami (OH) #79
14.7
Kent State #125
7.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Miami (OH) #58
14.0
Kent State #130
24.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Miami (OH) Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Miami (OH) #58
1.00
Kent State #87
0.82
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Miami (OH) #78
1.00
Kent State #135
2.18
Miami (OH) +0.18
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Miami (OH) Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Miami (OH) #92
44.0
Kent State #134
30.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Miami (OH) #73
39.3
Kent State #114
55.4
Miami (OH) +13.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Miami (OH)
Chuck Martin #31
72–74 (49%) · Yr 13 at school
OC Gus Ragland Yr 1 #67
DC Bill Brechin Yr 3 #8
Staff Rating
3.26 #29
Kent State
Mark Carney #77
5–7 (42%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Clay Patterson Yr 1 #67
DC Cherokee Valeria 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