Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
—
Lean
Game Control
49.4%
Liberty wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Liberty -3
O/U 62.5
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Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Liberty
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Liberty 2021 Schedule
Liberty's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Liberty vs Campbell | -35.0W48–7 | 65.0 | W48–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/11 | Liberty at Troy | -3.0W21–13 | 62.5 | W21–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Liberty vs Old Dominion | -26.5W45–17 | 53.5 | W45–17 | O | Y |
| Fri 9/24 | Liberty at Syracuse | -6.5L21–24 | 54.0 | L21–24 | U | N |
| Sat 10/2 | Liberty at UAB | +3.0W36–12 | 49.0 | W36–12 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/9 | Liberty vs Middle Tennessee | -20.0W41–13 | 59.0 | W41–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/16 | Liberty at UL Monroe | -32.5L28–31 | 57.0 | L28–31 | O | N |
| Sat 10/23 | Liberty at North Texas | -21.0W35–26 | 61.0 | W35–26 | U | N |
| Sat 10/30 | Liberty vs Massachusetts | -35.5W62–17 | 56.0 | W62–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | Liberty at Ole Miss | +7.5L14–27 | 66.5 | L14–27 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/20 | Liberty vs Louisiana | -4.0L14–42 | 53.5 | L14–42 | O | N |
| Sat 11/27 | Liberty vs Army | -3.0L16–31 | 51.5 | L16–31 | U | N |
| Sat 12/18 | Liberty vs Eastern Michigan | -9.5W56–20 | 58.5 | W56–20 | O | Y |
Troy 2021 Schedule
Troy's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Troy vs Southern | -25.0W55–3 | 55.0 | W55–3 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/11 | Troy vs Liberty | +3.0L13–21 | 62.5 | L13–21 | U | N |
| Sat 9/18 | Troy at Southern Miss | -11.0W21–9 | 49.0 | W21–9 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Troy at UL Monroe | -23.5L16–29 | 49.5 | L16–29 | U | N |
| Sat 10/2 | Troy at South Carolina | +6.5L14–23 | 43.0 | L14–23 | U | N |
| Sat 10/9 | Troy vs Georgia Southern | -5.5W27–24 | 51.0 | W27–24 | U | N |
| Sat 10/16 | Troy at Texas State | -7.5W31–28 | 49.0 | W31–28 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 10/28 | Troy at Coastal Carolina | +17.0L28–35 | 50.0 | L28–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | Troy vs South Alabama | -3.5W31–24 | 47.5 | W31–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/13 | Troy vs Louisiana | +6.5L21–35 | 48.0 | L21–35 | O | N |
| Sat 11/20 | Troy vs App State | +10.0L7–45 | 51.0 | L7–45 | O | N |
| Sat 11/27 | Troy at Georgia State | +6.5L10–37 | 49.5 | L10–37 | U | N |
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Liberty
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?
Liberty Edge
Liberty +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 0 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Liberty Edge
Liberty +0.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
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
Liberty
Hugh Freeze #1
21–6 (78%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Kent Austin
Yr 1
#1
DC
Scott Symons
Yr 1
#1
Troy
Chip Lindsey #1
12–14 (46%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Luke Meadows
Yr 1
#1
DC
Brandon Hall
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: 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 ✓
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 ✓