Sun, Sep 19 2021
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Week 3
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🏟 Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID
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Turf
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36,387 cap
Oklahoma State✈ 1,134 mi-1 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Boise State,
while Game Control favors Oklahoma State.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
71.6%
Boise State wins
Solid
Game Control
49.4%
Oklahoma State wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Boise State -3.5
O/U 58.5
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Oklahoma State
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Oklahoma State 2021 Schedule
Oklahoma State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Oklahoma State vs Missouri State | -38.0W23–16 | 55.0 | W23–16 | U | N |
| Sat 9/11 | Oklahoma State vs Tulsa | -11.5W28–23 | 51.0 | W28–23 | U | N |
| Sat 9/18 | Oklahoma State at Boise State | +3.5W21–20 | 58.5 | W21–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Oklahoma State vs Kansas State | -6.0W31–20 | 47.5 | W31–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/2 | Oklahoma State vs Baylor | -3.5W24–14 | 47.0 | W24–14 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/16 | Oklahoma State at Texas | +3.0W32–24 | 61.0 | W32–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/23 | Oklahoma State at Iowa State | +7.5L21–24 | 47.0 | L21–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/30 | Oklahoma State vs Kansas | -28.5W55–3 | 54.5 | W55–3 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | Oklahoma State at West Virginia | -3.5W24–3 | 48.5 | W24–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/13 | Oklahoma State vs TCU | -11.0W63–17 | 53.5 | W63–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/20 | Oklahoma State at Texas Tech | -10.0W23–0 | 55.0 | W23–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/27 | Oklahoma State vs Oklahoma | -4.0W37–33 | 50.0 | W37–33 | O | N |
| Sat 12/4 | Oklahoma State vs Baylor | -7.0L16–21 | 45.0 | L16–21 | U | N |
| Sat 1/1 | Oklahoma State vs Notre Dame | -1.5W37–35 | 45.5 | W37–35 | O | Y |
Boise State 2021 Schedule
Boise State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9/2 | Boise State at UCF | +6.5L31–36 | 67.0 | L31–36 | U | Y |
| Fri 9/10 | Boise State vs UTEP | -25.0W54–13 | 56.0 | W54–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Boise State vs Oklahoma State | -3.5L20–21 | 58.5 | L20–21 | U | N |
| Sat 9/25 | Boise State at Utah State | -9.5W27–3 | 69.5 | W27–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/2 | Boise State vs Nevada | -3.5L31–41 | 59.0 | L31–41 | O | N |
| Sat 10/9 | Boise State at BYU | +6.0W26–17 | 58.0 | W26–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/16 | Boise State vs Air Force | -3.0L17–24 | 52.0 | L17–24 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/30 | Boise State at Colorado State | -2.0W28–19 | 51.5 | W28–19 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | Boise State at Fresno State | +4.0W40–14 | 61.5 | W40–14 | U | Y |
| Fri 11/12 | Boise State vs Wyoming | -14.0W23–13 | 49.0 | W23–13 | U | N |
| Sat 11/20 | Boise State vs New Mexico | -27.5W37–0 | 48.0 | W37–0 | U | Y |
| Fri 11/26 | Boise State at San Diego State | -3.0L16–27 | 44.0 | L16–27 | U | N |
| Fri 12/31 | Boise State vs Central Michigan | -7.5 | 55.5 | — | — | — |
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
→ Oklahoma State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Oklahoma State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Oklahoma 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?
Boise State Edge
Boise State +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Oklahoma State Edge
Oklahoma State +3.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Boise State
2 — 1 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Boise State
49.4 — 27.2 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Oklahoma State won by 1
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
Oklahoma State
Mike Gundy #1
140–67 (68%)
· Yr 17 at school
OC
Kasey Dunn
Yr 1
#1
DC
Jim Knowles
Yr 1
#1
Boise State
Andy Avalos #1
1–2 (33%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Tim Plough
Yr 1
#1
DC
Spencer Danielson
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 ✓