Sat, Sep 25 2021
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Week 4
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🏟 Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA
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Turf
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70,585 cap
Colorado State✈ 707 mi+1 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Colorado State,
while Game Control favors Iowa.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Colorado State wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Iowa wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Iowa -24
O/U 43.5
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Colorado State
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Colorado State 2021 Schedule
Colorado State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 9/3 | Colorado State vs South Dakota State | -2.5L23–42 | 50.5 | L23–42 | O | N |
| Sat 9/11 | Colorado State vs Vanderbilt | -6.5L21–24 | 52.5 | L21–24 | U | N |
| Sat 9/18 | Colorado State at Toledo | +14.5W22–6 | 59.0 | W22–6 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Colorado State at Iowa | +24.0L14–24 | 43.5 | L14–24 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/9 | Colorado State vs San José State | -3.5W32–14 | 44.0 | W32–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/16 | Colorado State at New Mexico | -13.0W36–7 | 44.5 | W36–7 | U | Y |
| Fri 10/22 | Colorado State at Utah State | -3.0L24–26 | 58.5 | L24–26 | U | N |
| Sat 10/30 | Colorado State vs Boise State | +2.0L19–28 | 51.5 | L19–28 | U | N |
| Sat 11/6 | Colorado State at Wyoming | -3.0L17–31 | 41.5 | L17–31 | O | N |
| Sat 11/13 | Colorado State vs Air Force | +3.0L21–35 | 45.0 | L21–35 | O | N |
| Sat 11/20 | Colorado State at Hawai'i | -3.0L45–50 | 54.0 | L45–50 | O | N |
| Sat 11/27 | Colorado State vs Nevada | +3.0L10–52 | 57.5 | L10–52 | O | N |
Iowa 2021 Schedule
Iowa's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Iowa vs Indiana | -3.5W34–6 | 45.5 | W34–6 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/11 | Iowa at Iowa State | +4.0W27–17 | 45.0 | W27–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Iowa vs Kent State | -22.0W30–7 | 55.5 | W30–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Iowa vs Colorado State | -24.0W24–14 | 43.5 | W24–14 | U | N |
| Fri 10/1 | Iowa at Maryland | -3.0W51–14 | 47.5 | W51–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/9 | Iowa vs Penn State | -2.5W23–20 | 41.0 | W23–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/16 | Iowa vs Purdue | -11.0L7–24 | 42.5 | L7–24 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/30 | Iowa at Wisconsin | +3.0L7–27 | 35.5 | L7–27 | U | N |
| Sat 11/6 | Iowa at Northwestern | -11.5W17–12 | 40.5 | W17–12 | U | N |
| Sat 11/13 | Iowa vs Minnesota | -4.0W27–22 | 37.5 | W27–22 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/20 | Iowa vs Illinois | -12.0W33–23 | 37.5 | W33–23 | O | N |
| Fri 11/26 | Iowa at Nebraska | +1.5W28–21 | 41.0 | W28–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 12/4 | Iowa vs Michigan | +12.0L3–42 | 43.5 | L3–42 | O | N |
| Sat 1/1 | Iowa vs Kentucky | +3.0L17–20 | 43.5 | L17–20 | U | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2021 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Colorado State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Colorado State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Colorado State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2021 season ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Colorado State Edge
Colorado State +0.33
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Iowa Edge
Iowa +46.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
1 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Iowa
79.4 — 6.4 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Iowa won by 10
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Colorado State
Steve Addazio #1
2–5 (29%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Jon Budmayr
Yr 1
#1
DC
Chuck Heater
Yr 1
#1
Iowa
Kirk Ferentz #1
171–106 (62%)
· Yr 23 at school
OC
Brian Ferentz
Yr 1
#1
DC
Phil Parker
Yr 1
#1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓