Central Michigan at Ball State Week 13 College Football Matchup Central Michigan at Ball State Matchup - Week 13
Sat, Nov 28 2026 · Week 13 · 🏟 Scheumann Stadium Muncie, IN · Turf · 22,500 cap
Central Michigan✈ 234 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
Central Michigan
30
Ball State
17
P&R Line Central Michigan -13
P&R Total O/U 46
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Central Michigan has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Central Michigan entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Central Michigan wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Central Michigan wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Central Michigan · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🚌 Central Michigan 2nd straight Road Game
Central Michigan 2026 Schedule
Central Michigan's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Central Michigan at New Mexico+10.5
Sat 9/12Central Michigan vs Colgate-16.5
Sat 9/19Central Michigan vs Wyoming-6.5
Sat 9/26Central Michigan at Miami+29.5
Sat 10/3Central Michigan vs Akron-8.5
Sat 10/10Central Michigan at Ohio+2
Sat 10/17Central Michigan vs Western Michigan+1
Sat 10/24Central Michigan vs Miami (OH)+3
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/4Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan-2.5
Wed 11/11Central Michigan vs Sacramento State-0.5
Wed 11/18Central Michigan at Buffalo+0
Sat 11/28Central Michigan at Ball State-13
Ball State 2026 Schedule
Ball State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Ball State at Ohio State+38
Sat 9/12Ball State vs Stony Brook-1
Sat 9/19Ball State at Liberty+19
Sat 9/26Ball State at Kent State+7
Sat 10/3Ball State vs Toledo+23.5
Sat 10/10Ball State at Northwestern+27.5
Sat 10/17Ball State at Bowling Green+13.5
Sat 10/24Ball State vs Sacramento State+15
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/4Ball State at Massachusetts-7.5
Wed 11/11Ball State vs Buffalo+10.5
Tue 11/17Ball State at Ohio+17.5
Sat 11/28Ball State vs Central Michigan+13
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Central Michigan PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Central Michigan
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Central Michigan
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Central Michigan
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Central Michigan #71
+0.351
Ball State #134
+0.096
Central Michigan Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Central Michigan #22
+0.701
Ball State #136
+0.162
Central Michigan Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Central Michigan #42
0.169
Ball State #105
0.140
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Central Michigan Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Central Michigan #80
+7.166
Ball State #132
+5.842
Central Michigan Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Central Michigan #89
+0.855
Ball State #136
+0.723
Central Michigan Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Central Michigan #68
71.0
Ball State #106
72.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Central 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
Central Michigan Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Central Michigan #97
-4.9
Ball State #137
-21.6
Offense Rating
Central Michigan #74
15.1
Ball State #132
5.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Central Michigan #114
20.0
Ball State #137
27.5
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Central Michigan Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Central Michigan #134
0.83
Ball State #127
0.27
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Central Michigan #113
1.08
Ball State #38
0.82
Central Michigan +0.56
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? Central Michigan Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Central Michigan #116
50.9
Ball State #135
20.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Central Michigan #53
34.8
Ball State #133
66.0
Central Michigan +30.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Central Michigan
Matt Drinkall #96
7–6 (54%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Jim Chapin Yr 2 #109
DC Sean Cronin Yr 2 #98
Staff Rating
2.42 #96
Ball State
Mike Uremovich #121
4–8 (33%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Mike Uremovich Yr 2 #138
DC Jeff Knowles Yr 3 #138
Staff Rating
1.22 #138
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: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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