Navy at Memphis Week 7 College Football Matchup Navy at Memphis Matchup - Week 7
Thu, Oct 14 2021 · Week 7 · 🏟 Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN · Turf · 62,380 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Navy
21
Memphis
33
P&R Line Memphis -12
P&R Total O/U 54
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Memphis -11 · O/U 55.5
Matchup Prediction
Memphis has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Memphis entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Memphis wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Memphis wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Memphis -11
O/U 55.5
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Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Memphis · 73.9% ATS historically
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Navy 2021 Schedule
Navy's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Navy vs Marshall+3.5L7–4946.5L7–49ON
Sat 9/11Navy vs Air Force+6.0L3–2340.0L3–23UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/25Navy at Houston+20.0L20–2847.0L20–28OY
Sat 10/2Navy vs UCF+15.0W34–3052.5W34–30OY
Sat 10/9Navy vs SMU+13.5L24–3157.0L24–31UY
Thu 10/14Navy at Memphis+11.0L17–3555.5L17–35UN
Sat 10/23Navy vs Cincinnati+28.5L20–2749.5L20–27UY
Fri 10/29Navy at Tulsa+11.0W20–1746.0W20–17UY
Sat 11/6Navy at Notre Dame+21.0L6–3447.5L6–34UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/20Navy vs East Carolina+3.5L35–3846.0L35–38OY
Sat 11/27Navy at Temple-13.5W38–1442.0W38–14OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 12/11Navy at Army-7.0W17–1335.5W17–13UN
Memphis 2021 Schedule
Memphis's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Memphis vs Nicholls-22.5W42–1768.0W42–17UY
Sat 9/11Memphis at Arkansas State-5.5W55–5065.0W55–50ON
Sat 9/18Memphis vs Mississippi State+3.0W31–2963.0W31–29UY
Sat 9/25Memphis vs UTSA-3.0L28–3166.5L28–31UN
Sat 10/2Memphis at Temple-11.0L31–3458.5L31–34ON
Sat 10/9Memphis at Tulsa+3.0L29–3560.5L29–35ON
Thu 10/14Memphis vs Navy-11.0W35–1755.5W35–17UY
Fri 10/22Memphis at UCF+1.5L7–2463.5L7–24UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/6Memphis vs SMU+3.5W28–2572.0W28–25UY
Sat 11/13Memphis vs East Carolina-4.0L29–3058.5L29–30ON
Fri 11/19Memphis at Houston+9.0L13–3159.5L13–31UN
Sat 11/27Memphis vs Tulane-5.5W33–2858.0W33–28ON
Fri 12/24Memphis at Hawai'i-10.056.0
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Memphis 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
→ Memphis
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Navy
+0.338
Memphis
+0.459
Memphis Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Navy
+0.245
Memphis
+0.642
Memphis Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Navy
0.161
Memphis
0.155
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Navy Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Navy
+7.689
Memphis
+7.523
Navy Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Navy
+0.800
Memphis
+0.846
Memphis Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Navy
69.5
Memphis
71.4
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Navy 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
Memphis Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Navy
-1.9
Memphis
3.2
Offense Rating
Navy
15.5
Memphis
16.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Navy
17.3
Memphis
13.7
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Memphis Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Navy #75
0.80
Memphis #60
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Navy #77
1.20
Memphis #72
1.40
Memphis +0.20
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Memphis Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Navy #1
12.2
Memphis #1
60.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Navy #111
73.8
Memphis #49
25.9
Memphis +48.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Memphis
1 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Memphis
95.9 — 3.0 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Memphis won by 18
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Memphis with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

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

Coaching Matchup
Navy
Ken Niumatalolo #1
101–69 (59%) · Yr 15 at school
OC Vacant Yr 1 #1
DC Brian Newberry Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Memphis
Ryan Silverfield #1
11–4 (73%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Kevin Johns Yr 1 #1
DC Mike MacIntyre 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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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