Sat, Sep 25 2021
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Week 4
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🏟 Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
Tulsa, OK
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Turf
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30,000 cap
Arkansas State✈ 295 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Arkansas State,
while Game Control favors Tulsa.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
73.7%
Arkansas State wins
Solid
Game Control
58.6%
Tulsa wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Tulsa -14.5
O/U 65.0
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Tulsa
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Arkansas State 2021 Schedule
Arkansas State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Arkansas State vs Central Arkansas | -13.5W40–21 | 64.0 | W40–21 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/11 | Arkansas State vs Memphis | +5.5L50–55 | 65.0 | L50–55 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Arkansas State at Washington | +17.5L3–52 | 58.5 | L3–52 | U | N |
| Sat 9/25 | Arkansas State at Tulsa | +14.5L34–41 | 65.0 | L34–41 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/2 | Arkansas State at Georgia Southern | +1.5L33–59 | 66.5 | L33–59 | O | N |
| Thu 10/7 | Arkansas State vs Coastal Carolina | +20.5L20–52 | 74.5 | L20–52 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 10/21 | Arkansas State vs Louisiana | +17.0L27–28 | 70.0 | L27–28 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/30 | Arkansas State at South Alabama | +9.5L13–31 | 67.0 | L13–31 | U | N |
| Sat 11/6 | Arkansas State vs App State | +21.5L14–48 | 67.5 | L14–48 | U | N |
| Sat 11/13 | Arkansas State at UL Monroe | +3.0W27–24 | 66.5 | W27–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/20 | Arkansas State at Georgia State | +15.5L20–28 | 66.0 | L20–28 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/27 | Arkansas State vs Texas State | -2.0L22–24 | 62.0 | L22–24 | U | N |
Tulsa 2021 Schedule
Tulsa's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9/2 | Tulsa vs UC Davis | -22.0L17–19 | 54.5 | L17–19 | U | N |
| Sat 9/11 | Tulsa at Oklahoma State | +11.5L23–28 | 51.0 | L23–28 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Tulsa at Ohio State | +24.5L20–41 | 60.5 | L20–41 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Tulsa vs Arkansas State | -14.5W41–34 | 65.0 | W41–34 | O | N |
| Fri 10/1 | Tulsa vs Houston | -3.0L10–45 | 54.0 | L10–45 | O | N |
| Sat 10/9 | Tulsa vs Memphis | -3.0W35–29 | 60.5 | W35–29 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/16 | Tulsa at South Florida | -7.5W32–31 | 56.0 | W32–31 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Fri 10/29 | Tulsa vs Navy | -11.0L17–20 | 46.0 | L17–20 | U | N |
| Sat 11/6 | Tulsa at Cincinnati | +22.5L20–28 | 56.0 | L20–28 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/13 | Tulsa at Tulane | -3.0W20–13 | 55.5 | W20–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/20 | Tulsa vs Temple | -22.0W44–10 | 50.5 | W44–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/27 | Tulsa at SMU | +6.0W34–31 | 63.0 | W34–31 | O | Y |
| Mon 12/20 | Tulsa vs Old Dominion | -7.5W30–17 | 55.0 | W30–17 | U | 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
→ Tulsa
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Tulsa
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Tulsa
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?
Arkansas State Edge
Arkansas State +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Tulsa Edge
Tulsa +5.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tulsa
2 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Tulsa
68.5 — 14.2 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Tulsa won by 7
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
Arkansas State
Butch Jones #1
1–2 (33%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Keith Heckendorf
Yr 1
#1
DC
Rob Harley
Yr 1
#1
Tulsa
Philip Montgomery #1
31–43 (42%)
· Yr 7 at school
OC
Philip Montgomery
Yr 1
#1
DC
Joseph Gillespie
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 ✓