Nebraska at Oklahoma Week 3 College Football Matchup Nebraska at Oklahoma Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 18 2021 · Week 3 · 🏟 Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK · Turf · 84,389 cap
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Away
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Nebraska
26
Oklahoma
35
P&R Line Oklahoma -9
P&R Total O/U 60
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Oklahoma -22.5 · O/U 62.5
Matchup Prediction
Oklahoma has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Oklahoma entering this game.
Momentum Control
78.1%
Oklahoma wins
Strong
Game Control
76%
Oklahoma wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Oklahoma -22.5
O/U 62.5
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Oklahoma · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Oklahoma 3rd straight Home Game
Nebraska 2021 Schedule
Nebraska's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/28Nebraska at Illinois-6.5L22–3052.0L22–30UN
Sat 9/4Nebraska vs Fordham-42.0W52–755.0W52–7OY
Sat 9/11Nebraska vs Buffalo-13.5W28–354.0W28–3UY
Sat 9/18Nebraska at Oklahoma+22.5L16–2362.5L16–23UY
Sat 9/25Nebraska at Michigan State+3.5L20–2355.0L20–23UY
Sat 10/2Nebraska vs Northwestern-11.0W56–751.5W56–7OY
Sat 10/9Nebraska vs Michigan+2.5L29–3250.5L29–32ON
Sat 10/16Nebraska at Minnesota-4.5L23–3048.5L23–30ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/30Nebraska vs Purdue-7.5L23–2854.0L23–28UN
Sat 11/6Nebraska vs Ohio State+14.0L17–2668.5L17–26UY
Sat 11/13Nebraska vs SE Louisiana-28
Sat 11/20Nebraska at Wisconsin+10.0L28–3543.5L28–35OY
Fri 11/26Nebraska vs Iowa-1.5L21–2841.0L21–28ON
Oklahoma 2021 Schedule
Oklahoma's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Oklahoma vs Tulane-31.0W40–3566.5W40–35ON
Sat 9/11Oklahoma vs Western Carolina-52.5W76–066.0W76–0OY
Sat 9/18Oklahoma vs Nebraska-22.5W23–1662.5W23–16UN
Sat 9/25Oklahoma vs West Virginia-17.5W16–1356.5W16–13UN
Sat 10/2Oklahoma at Kansas State-12.0W37–3153.0W37–31ON
Sat 10/9Oklahoma vs Texas-4.0W55–4865.5W55–48OY
Sat 10/16Oklahoma vs TCU-12.5W52–3164.5W52–31OY
Sat 10/23Oklahoma at Kansas-38.0W35–2366.5W35–23UN
Sat 10/30Oklahoma vs Texas Tech-18.5W52–2167.0W52–21OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/13Oklahoma at Baylor-4.0L14–2763.0L14–27UN
Sat 11/20Oklahoma vs Iowa State-3.0W28–2159.0W28–21UY
Sat 11/27Oklahoma at Oklahoma State+4.0L33–3750.0L33–37OY
Wed 12/29Oklahoma vs Oregon-7.0W47–3264.0W47–32OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Oklahoma PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Oklahoma
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Oklahoma
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Oklahoma
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Nebraska
+0.486
Oklahoma
+0.519
Oklahoma Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Nebraska
+0.710
Oklahoma
+0.705
Nebraska Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Nebraska
0.160
Oklahoma
0.180
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Oklahoma Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Nebraska
+7.801
Oklahoma
+7.827
Oklahoma Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Nebraska
+0.860
Oklahoma
+0.919
Oklahoma Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Nebraska
72.0
Oklahoma
69.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Oklahoma Edge
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
Oklahoma Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Nebraska
4.8
Oklahoma
19.1
Offense Rating
Nebraska
18.4
Oklahoma
24.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Nebraska
13.6
Oklahoma
5.5
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Oklahoma Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Nebraska #109
0.50
Oklahoma #11
5.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Nebraska #32
0.50
Oklahoma #6
1.00
Oklahoma +4.50
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 78.1% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Oklahoma Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Nebraska #1
71.4
Oklahoma #1
93.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Nebraska #76
19.8
Oklahoma #14
1.8
Oklahoma +21.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Oklahoma with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Nebraska
Scott Frost #1
14–22 (39%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Matt Lubick Yr 1 #1
DC Erik Chinander Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Oklahoma
Lincoln Riley #1
48–8 (86%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Bill Bedenbaugh Yr 1 #1
DC Alex Grinch Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #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: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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