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Miami (OH) vs Kent State

Miami (OH) visit Kent State in Week 12. The model favors Miami (OH) by 13.5. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
79%
21%

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.#130
#89FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#133
1400EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1001
0.8%Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Miami (OH)Kent 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
Miami (OH) lead 7-3
Miami (OH) have won the last 3
20142024
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2024
34-7
Miami (OH)
at Miami (OH)
2023
23-3
Miami (OH)
at Kent State
2022
27-24
Miami (OH)
at Miami (OH)
2021
48-47
Kent State
at Kent State
2019
23-16
Miami (OH)
at Kent State
2018
31-6
Miami (OH)
at Miami (OH)
2017
17-14
Kent State
at Kent State
2016
18-14
Miami (OH)
at Miami (OH)
2015
20-14
Kent State
at Kent State
2014
10-3
Miami (OH)
at Miami (OH)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Miami (OH) and Kent State play?

Week 12 of 2026, on Nov 17, 2026 at Kent State.

Who is favored?

The model projects Miami (OH) by 13.5 (79% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Miami (OH) lead 7-3 over the meetings in our records.

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