Michigan Tech enters as the clear favorite — ranked #28 nationally in overall efficiency vs. #55 for Ferris St..
Offensively, Michigan Tech has the upper hand (OE #19 vs. #46).
Defensively, Michigan Tech has the advantage (DE #34 vs. #57).
Schedule context: Ferris St. has faced tougher competition (SOS #6) than Michigan Tech (SOS #56).
Michigan Tech's record has been bolstered by good fortune — their underlying efficiency ranks #28 nationally.
Ferris St. (8-27-2) may be better than their record suggests — they've been unlucky relative to their #55 efficiency rating.