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Central Michigan vs Ball State

Central Michigan visit Ball State in Week 13. The model favors Central Michigan by 7. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
66%
34%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025 stats, 2026 SP+
#116SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#136
#107FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#132
1232EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1010
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Central MichiganBall Statesolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Central Michigan lead 6-5
20152024
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2024
37-34
Central Michigan
at Central Michigan
2023
24-17
Ball State
at Ball State
2022
17-16
Ball State
at Central Michigan
2021
37-17
Central Michigan
at Ball State
2020
45-20
Ball State
at Central Michigan
2019
45-44
Central Michigan
at Ball State
2018
24-23
Ball State
at Central Michigan
2017
56-9
Central Michigan
at Ball State
2016
24-21
Central Michigan
at Central Michigan
2015
23-21
Central Michigan
at Ball State
2014
32-29
Ball State
at Central Michigan
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When do Central Michigan and Ball State play?

Week 13 of 2026, on Nov 28, 2026 at Ball State.

Who is favored?

The model projects Central Michigan by 7 (66% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Central Michigan lead 6-5 over the meetings in our records.

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