Texas State at Arkansas State Week 13 College Football Matchup Texas State at Arkansas State Matchup - Week 13
Sat, Nov 27 2021 · Week 13 · 🏟 Centennial Bank Stadium Jonesboro, AR · Turf · 30,964 cap
Texas State✈ 588 miSame TZ
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Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Texas State
30
TXST +2
Arkansas State
31
P&R Line Arkansas State -0.5
P&R Total O/U 61
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Arkansas State -2 · O/U 62.0
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Arkansas State, while Game Control favors Texas State. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Arkansas State wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Texas State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Arkansas State -2
O/U 62.0
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Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Texas State · 73.9% ATS historically
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🚌 Texas State 2nd straight Road Game
Texas State 2021 Schedule
Texas State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Texas State vs Baylor+13.5L20–2952.5L20–29UY
Sat 9/11Texas State at Florida International+2.0W23–1755.5W23–17UY
Sat 9/18Texas State vs Incarnate Word-10.5L34–4270.0L34–42ON
Sat 9/25Texas State at Eastern Michigan+7.5L21–5962.0L21–59ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/9Texas State vs South Alabama+4.0W33–3152.5W33–31OY
Sat 10/16Texas State vs Troy+7.5L28–3149.0L28–31OY
Sat 10/23Texas State at Georgia State+10.0L16–2858.5L16–28UN
Sat 10/30Texas State at Louisiana+21.0L0–4558.0L0–45UN
Sat 11/6Texas State vs UL Monroe-3.0W27–1957.5W27–19UY
Sat 11/13Texas State vs Georgia Southern-2.5L30–3852.0L30–38ON
Sat 11/20Texas State at Coastal Carolina+24.5L21–3560.5L21–35UY
Sat 11/27Texas State at Arkansas State+2.0W24–2262.0W24–22UY
Arkansas State 2021 Schedule
Arkansas State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Arkansas State vs Central Arkansas-13.5W40–2164.0W40–21UY
Sat 9/11Arkansas State vs Memphis+5.5L50–5565.0L50–55OY
Sat 9/18Arkansas State at Washington+17.5L3–5258.5L3–52UN
Sat 9/25Arkansas State at Tulsa+14.5L34–4165.0L34–41OY
Sat 10/2Arkansas State at Georgia Southern+1.5L33–5966.5L33–59ON
Thu 10/7Arkansas State vs Coastal Carolina+20.5L20–5274.5L20–52UN
— Bye Week —
Thu 10/21Arkansas State vs Louisiana+17.0L27–2870.0L27–28UY
Sat 10/30Arkansas State at South Alabama+9.5L13–3167.0L13–31UN
Sat 11/6Arkansas State vs App State+21.5L14–4867.5L14–48UN
Sat 11/13Arkansas State at UL Monroe+3.0W27–2466.5W27–24UY
Sat 11/20Arkansas State at Georgia State+15.5L20–2866.0L20–28UY
Sat 11/27Arkansas State vs Texas State-2.0L22–2462.0L22–24UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Texas State 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
→ Texas State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Texas State
+0.526
Arkansas State
+0.482
Texas State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Texas State
+0.545
Arkansas State
+0.700
Arkansas State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Texas State
0.148
Arkansas State
0.194
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Arkansas State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Texas State
+8.627
Arkansas State
+7.548
Texas State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Texas State
+0.870
Arkansas State
+0.849
Texas State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Texas State
73.2
Arkansas State
74.4
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Texas State 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
Texas State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Texas State
1.5
Arkansas State
-18.0
Offense Rating
Texas State
17.8
Arkansas State
6.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Texas State
16.3
Arkansas State
24.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Arkansas State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Texas State #49
0.50
Arkansas State #112
0.55
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Texas State #105
1.70
Arkansas State #116
1.73
Arkansas State +0.05
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Texas State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Texas State #1
20.1
Arkansas State #1
15.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Texas State #108
64.5
Arkansas State #124
75.5
Texas State +4.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
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
Texas State
Jake Spavital #1
6–21 (22%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Jacob Peeler Yr 1 #1
DC Zac Spavital Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Arkansas State
Butch Jones #1
1–2 (33%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Keith Heckendorf Yr 1 #1
DC Rob Harley 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