Sat, Sep 4 2021
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Week 1
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Neutral Site
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🏟 AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX
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Turf
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100,000 cap
Stanford✈ 1,449 mi+2 hr TZ
Kansas State✈ 446 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
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Lean
Game Control
50.6%
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Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Kansas State -3
O/U 54.5
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Kansas State
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Stanford 2021 Schedule
Stanford's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Stanford vs Kansas State | +3.0L7–24 | 54.5 | L7–24 | U | N |
| Sat 9/11 | Stanford at USC | +17.0W42–28 | 53.0 | W42–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Stanford at Vanderbilt | -13.0W41–23 | 49.0 | W41–23 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Stanford vs UCLA | +4.0L24–35 | 60.5 | L24–35 | U | N |
| Sat 10/2 | Stanford vs Oregon | +8.5W31–24 | 57.5 | W31–24 | U | Y |
| Fri 10/8 | Stanford at Arizona State | +13.5L10–28 | 53.5 | L10–28 | U | N |
| Sat 10/16 | Stanford at Washington State | +1.0L31–34 | 53.0 | L31–34 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/30 | Stanford vs Washington | -2.5L13–20 | 45.5 | L13–20 | U | N |
| Fri 11/5 | Stanford vs Utah | +10.0L7–52 | 52.0 | L7–52 | O | N |
| Sat 11/13 | Stanford at Oregon State | +12.5L14–35 | 56.5 | L14–35 | U | N |
| Sat 11/20 | Stanford vs California | +2.5L11–41 | 46.0 | L11–41 | O | N |
| Sat 11/27 | Stanford vs Notre Dame | +20.5L14–45 | 53.0 | L14–45 | O | N |
Kansas State 2021 Schedule
Kansas State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Kansas State vs Stanford | -3.0W24–7 | 54.5 | W24–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/11 | Kansas State vs Southern Illinois | -17.0W31–23 | 55.0 | W31–23 | U | N |
| Sat 9/18 | Kansas State vs Nevada | +1.5W38–17 | 51.5 | W38–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Kansas State at Oklahoma State | +6.0L20–31 | 47.5 | L20–31 | O | N |
| Sat 10/2 | Kansas State vs Oklahoma | +12.0L31–37 | 53.0 | L31–37 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/16 | Kansas State vs Iowa State | +6.5L20–33 | 51.0 | L20–33 | O | N |
| Sat 10/23 | Kansas State at Texas Tech | -1.0W25–24 | 60.5 | W25–24 | U | N |
| Sat 10/30 | Kansas State vs TCU | -3.5W31–12 | 58.5 | W31–12 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | Kansas State at Kansas | -24.0W35–10 | 56.0 | W35–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/13 | Kansas State vs West Virginia | -6.0W34–17 | 47.5 | W34–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/20 | Kansas State vs Baylor | -2.5L10–20 | 49.5 | L10–20 | U | N |
| Fri 11/26 | Kansas State at Texas | +3.0L17–22 | 54.5 | L17–22 | U | N |
| Tue 1/4 | Kansas State vs LSU | -9.5W42–20 | 47.0 | W42–20 | O | 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
→ Kansas State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Kansas State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Kansas 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?
Stanford Edge
Stanford +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?
Stanford Edge
Stanford +0.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 0 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Kansas State
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Kansas State
85.0 — 6.2 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Kansas State won by 17
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Kansas State, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Stanford
David Shaw #1
92–37 (71%)
· Yr 11 at school
OC
Tavita Pritchard
Yr 1
#1
DC
Lance Anderson
Yr 1
#1
Kansas State
Chris Klieman #1
15–11 (58%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Courtney Messingham
Yr 1
#1
DC
Joe Klanderman
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 ✓