Miami (OH) at Central Michigan Week 8 College Football Matchup Miami (OH) at Central Michigan Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 24 2026 · Week 8 · 🏟 Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI · Turf · 32,885 cap
Miami (OH)✈ 280 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
Miami (OH)
24
Central Michigan
21
P&R Line Miami (OH) -3
P&R Total O/U 44.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Miami (OH), while Game Control favors Central Michigan. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Miami (OH) wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Central Michigan wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Central Michigan · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 Central Michigan 2nd straight Home Game
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
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
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
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
Miami (OH) #107
+0.204
Central Michigan #71
+0.254
Central Michigan Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Miami (OH) #106
+0.370
Central Michigan #22
+0.586
Central Michigan Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Miami (OH) #25
0.178
Central Michigan #42
0.169
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Miami (OH) Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Miami (OH) #107
+6.477
Central Michigan #80
+6.989
Central Michigan Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Miami (OH) #106
+0.788
Central Michigan #89
+0.802
Central Michigan Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Miami (OH) #19
68.6
Central Michigan #68
71.0
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
Central Michigan #97
-4.9
Offense Rating
Miami (OH) #79
14.7
Central Michigan #74
15.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Miami (OH) #58
14.0
Central Michigan #114
20.0
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
Central Michigan #134
0.83
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Miami (OH) #78
1.00
Central Michigan #113
1.08
Miami (OH) +0.17
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)
Miami (OH) #92
44.0
Central Michigan #116
50.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Miami (OH) #73
39.3
Central Michigan #53
34.8
Central Michigan +6.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% 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
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
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