Iowa State at Oklahoma Week 12 College Football Matchup Iowa State at Oklahoma Matchup - Week 12
Sat, Nov 20 2021 · Week 12 · 🏟 Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK · Turf · 84,389 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Iowa State
27
Oklahoma
32
P&R Line Oklahoma -5
P&R Total O/U 59
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Oklahoma -3 · O/U 59.0
Matchup Prediction
Oklahoma has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Oklahoma entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Oklahoma wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Oklahoma wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Oklahoma -3
O/U 59.0
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Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Oklahoma · 73.9% ATS historically
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🚌 Iowa State 2nd straight Road Game
Iowa State 2021 Schedule
Iowa State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Iowa State vs Northern Iowa-28.5W16–1050.0W16–10UN
Sat 9/11Iowa State vs Iowa-4.0L17–2745.0L17–27UN
Sat 9/18Iowa State at UNLV-32.0W48–353.0W48–3UY
Sat 9/25Iowa State at Baylor-7.0L29–3146.0L29–31ON
Sat 10/2Iowa State vs Kansas-34.5W59–757.5W59–7OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/16Iowa State at Kansas State-6.5W33–2051.0W33–20OY
Sat 10/23Iowa State vs Oklahoma State-7.5W24–2147.0W24–21UN
Sat 10/30Iowa State at West Virginia-7.5L31–3849.0L31–38ON
Sat 11/6Iowa State vs Texas-6.0W30–759.5W30–7UY
Sat 11/13Iowa State at Texas Tech-13.0L38–4155.5L38–41ON
Sat 11/20Iowa State at Oklahoma+3.0L21–2859.0L21–28UN
Fri 11/26Iowa State vs TCU-16.0W48–1461.5W48–14OY
Wed 12/29Iowa State vs Clemson+1.5L13–2044.0L13–20UN
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Oklahoma
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Iowa State
+0.452
Oklahoma
+0.504
Oklahoma Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Iowa State
+0.676
Oklahoma
+0.662
Iowa State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Iowa State
0.192
Oklahoma
0.180
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Iowa State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Iowa State
+7.927
Oklahoma
+8.594
Oklahoma Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Iowa State
+0.853
Oklahoma
+0.885
Oklahoma Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Iowa State
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
Iowa State
4.1
Oklahoma
19.1
Offense Rating
Iowa State
16.7
Oklahoma
24.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Iowa State
12.6
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
Iowa State #24
1.78
Oklahoma #11
2.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Iowa State #14
0.78
Oklahoma #6
0.44
Oklahoma +0.22
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Oklahoma Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Iowa State #1
58.3
Oklahoma #1
71.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Iowa State #42
27.0
Oklahoma #14
17.2
Oklahoma +13.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 10 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 solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

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

Coaching Matchup
Iowa State
Matt Campbell #1
37–29 (56%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Tom Manning Yr 1 #1
DC Jon Heacock 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