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Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan

Miami (OH) visit Western Michigan in Week 13. The model favors Western Michigan by 4.4. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
39%
61%

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.#78
#89FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#79
1400EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1546
0.8%Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Miami (OH)Western Michigansolid = 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
Western Michigan lead 6-2
20142025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
26-17
Miami (OH)
at Miami (OH)
2025
23-13
Western Michigan
neutral site
2023
34-21
Miami (OH)
at Western Michigan
2022
16-10
Western Michigan
at Miami (OH)
2019
38-16
Western Michigan
at Western Michigan
2018
40-39
Western Michigan
at Miami (OH)
2015
35-13
Western Michigan
at Western Michigan
2014
41-10
Western Michigan
at Miami (OH)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Miami (OH) and Western Michigan play?

Week 13 of 2026, on Nov 24, 2026 at Western Michigan.

Who is favored?

The model projects Western Michigan by 4.4 (61% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Western Michigan lead 6-2 over the meetings in our records.

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