Ohio at Florida Atlantic Game Matchup
Ohio logo Ohio Bobcats at Florida Atlantic OwlsFlorida Atlantic logo
Saturday, September 9th 2023 (6:00 PM EDT)
Florida Atlantic -3.5 (61.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Ohio 17 - Florida Atlantic: 10

 
Bobcats (10 - 3) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach Tim Albin (16 - 14)
Avg Score : 29 - 18 (23 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.8 - 3.2 (#15)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
FAU 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Ohio -5.5    (SP+ -7.5)

PPG only: OHIO: 30 - FAU: 22 (52)
FAU Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
OHIO Travel: 902 miles
Owls (4 - 8) (4 - 7 - 1)
Coach Tom Herman (1 - 2)
Avg Score : 26 - 30 (29 - 30 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.9 - 6.1 (#76)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Ohio's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/26 Ohio at San Diego State+2.048.5L 13 - 20
Sat 9/2 Ohio vs Long Island University-34.558.0W 27 - 10
Sat 9/9 Ohio at Florida Atlantic+3.561.5W 17 - 10
Sat 9/16 Ohio vs Iowa State+1.542.0W 10 - 7
Sat 9/23 Ohio at Bowling Green-13.045.0W 38 - 7
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/7 Ohio vs Kent State-24.545.5W 42 - 17
Sat 10/14 Ohio at Northern Illinois-5.545.0L 13 - 23
Sat 10/21 Ohio vs Western Michigan-16.552.0W 20 - 17
Sat 10/28 Ohio vs Miami (OH)-7.539.0L 16 - 30
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/7 Ohio at Buffalo-9.545.5W 20 - 10
Wed 11/15 Ohio vs Central Michigan-11.548.5W 34 - 20
Fri 11/24 Ohio at Akron-13.541.5W 25 - 14
Sat 12/16 Ohio vs Georgia Southern+1.548.5W 41 - 21
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Florida Atlantic's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 9/2 Florida Atlantic vs Monmouth-26.556.0W 42 - 20
Sat 9/9 Florida Atlantic vs Ohio-3.561.5L 10 - 17
Sat 9/16 Florida Atlantic at Clemson+25.051.5L 14 - 48
Sat 9/23 Florida Atlantic at Illinois+16.045.5L 17 - 23
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/7 Florida Atlantic vs Tulsa-3.054.5W 20 - 17
Sat 10/14 Florida Atlantic at South Florida+3.061.0W 56 - 14
Sat 10/21 Florida Atlantic vs UTSA+2.558.5L 10 - 36
Fri 10/27 Florida Atlantic at Charlotte-3.545.5W 38 - 16
Sat 11/4 Florida Atlantic at UAB+1.059.5L 42 - 45
Sat 11/11 Florida Atlantic vs East Carolina-7.544.5L 7 - 22
Sat 11/18 Florida Atlantic vs Tulane+9.546.5L 8 - 24
Sat 11/25 Florida Atlantic at Rice+5.046.5L 21 - 24
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

OHIO's OC Scott Isphording vs FAU's DC Roc Bellantoni     FAU's OC Charlie Frye vs OHIO's DC Spence Nowinsky

Important Stats (2022)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
OHIO.2344%29.342%2.9414347%2783.83.2243%18.141%46%3.8244.10.92.2
FAU.2645%25.947%3.2918444%2264.16.2445%30.344%47%4.08581.11.9
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
OHIO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
FAU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OHIO Offense1429.323.344.3%3.830.9214221432784.149%50%42%47%15%.23
FAU Defense1230.329.745.2%4.081.9 - - - - - 49%50%44%47%18%.24
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OHIO Defense1418.123.543.4%3.822.2 - - - - - 43%56%41%46%18%.22
FAU Offense1225.928.545.1%4.161.1224101842264.552%47%47%44%16%.26

Additional Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Ohio1432:0920.742%35%4.944.10.92.25.92.6131.2
Florida Atlantic1228:502243%57%6.2581.11.94.31.6328.3
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
OHIO Offense1449%42%35.2143.44.123.112.9473%10%0.91
FAU Defense1249%44% - - - - .213.1974%10%1.04
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
OHIO Defense1443%41% - - - - .122.8766%12%1.11
FAU Offense1252%47%41184.24.519.223.2961%9%1

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OHIO Offense1450%47%21.633.1278.18.412.9285.371.632%34%.425%2
FAU Defense1250%47% - - - - - - 12.331.630%39%.529%2.1
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OHIO Defense1456%46% - - - - - - 12.331.533%33%.376%2.1
FAU Offense1247%44%18.131.5226.37.212.5255.331.730%36%.526%2.2

Ohio's Power Ratings
Ohio's Power Rating: 3.65 #42
Ohio's Offense Rating: 16.43 #68
Ohio's Defense Rating: -0.96 #5
2023 Talent Rating: 388.00 #118
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Ohio's 2023 Expected Record: 9.80 - 3.20
Ohio's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #74
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #115
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.6 #13

Ohio's SP+ Ratings
Ohio's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #74
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #115
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.6 #13

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 506.5
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78

Power Ratings Matchup
Ohio: 3.65   Florida Atlantic: -2.02

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ohio: -2.2   Florida Atlantic: -9.9




Florida Atlantic's Power Ratings
Florida Atlantic's Power Rating: -2.02 #87
Florida Atlantic's Offense Rating: 11.82 #112
Florida Atlantic's Defense Rating: 9.58 #67
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00 #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Florida Atlantic's 2023 Expected Record: 5.90 - 6.10

Florida Atlantic's SP+ Ratings
Florida Atlantic's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.9 #104
Florida Atlantic's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.5 #108
Florida Atlantic's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.1 #80

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 492.43
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78


Ohio Scoring
Offense: 29.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 23.3
Defense: 18.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.5

Ohio's 2023 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Ohio 30
Florida Atlantic 22


Projected Total Points: 52
Florida Atlantic Scoring
Offense: 25.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.5
Defense: 30.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 29.7

Florida Atlantic's 2023 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 1
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 5 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 1


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/09Florida Atlantic10Ohio17OhioFlorida Atlantic -3.5Ohio61.5Under
202209/03Ohio41Florida Atlantic38OhioFlorida Atlantic -6Ohio51.0Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Florida Atlantic001 Overs
Ohio221 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 11 - 10 - 11 - 0
Road Teams1 - 11 - 10 - 11 - 0

(#42) Ohio Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 3.65 #42
Offense Rating: 16.43 #68
Defense Rating: -0.96 #5
Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #74
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #115
Defense SP+ Rating: 17.6 #13
Talent Rating: 388.00 #118
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Expected Record: 9.80 - 3.20

Ohio     Ratings Matchup     Florida Atlantic
Power #42
#87
Off #68
#112
Def #5
#67
Talent #118
#98
SP+ #74
#104
SP+ Off #115
#108
SP+ Def #13
#80

Rematch from Week 2
Florida Atlantic -3.5 (61.5)
Ohio won at Florida Atlantic this year (17-10)

Previous Matchups
Ohio beat Florida Atlantic in 2023 (17-10)
Ohio beat Florida Atlantic in 2022 (41-38)

Weather Forecast
Playing in FAU Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 82°( - Hum: 79%) - Wind: 6 mph


Team Information
Injuries: OHIO | FAU
Depth Chart: OHIO | FAU
Rosters: OHIO | FAU
(#87) Florida Atlantic Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -2.02 #87
Offense Rating: 11.82 #112
Defense Rating: 9.58 #67
Overall SP+ Rating: -9.9 #104
Offense SP+ Rating: 19.5 #108
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.1 #80
Talent Rating: 482.00 #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Expected Record: 5.90 - 6.10





  
Ohio's OC Scott Isphording
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Ohio's DC Spence Nowinsky
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Florida Atlantic's DC Roc Bellantoni
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