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Miami (OH) vs Cincinnati

Miami (OH) visit Cincinnati in Week 3. The model favors Cincinnati by 10.3. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
27%
73%

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

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#82SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#56
#89FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#53
1400EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1471
0.8%Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Miami (OH)Cincinnatisolid = 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
Cincinnati lead 9-1
20142024
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2024
27-16
Cincinnati
at Miami (OH)
2023
31-24
Miami (OH)
at Cincinnati
2022
38-17
Cincinnati
neutral site
2021
49-14
Cincinnati
at Cincinnati
2019
35-13
Cincinnati
at Cincinnati
2018
21-0
Cincinnati
at Miami (OH)
2017
21-17
Cincinnati
at Miami (OH)
2016
27-20
Cincinnati
at Cincinnati
2015
37-33
Cincinnati
at Miami (OH)
2014
31-24
Cincinnati
at Cincinnati
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Miami (OH) and Cincinnati play?

Week 3 of 2026, on Sep 19, 2026 at Cincinnati.

Who is favored?

The model projects Cincinnati by 10.3 (73% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Cincinnati lead 9-1 over the meetings in our records.

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