Sun, Sep 5 2021
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Week 1
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🏟 California Memorial Stadium
Berkeley, CA
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Turf
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62,717 cap
Nevada✈ 174 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
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Lean
Game Control
50.6%
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Toss-up
Vegas Spread
California -2.5
O/U 52.5
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Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → California
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Nevada 2021 Schedule
Nevada's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Nevada at California | +2.5W22–17 | 52.5 | W22–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/11 | Nevada vs Idaho State | -35.0W49–10 | 56.5 | W49–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Nevada at Kansas State | -1.5L17–38 | 51.5 | L17–38 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/2 | Nevada at Boise State | +3.5W41–31 | 59.0 | W41–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/9 | Nevada vs New Mexico State | -28.5W55–28 | 64.5 | W55–28 | O | N |
| Sat 10/16 | Nevada vs Hawai'i | -14.0W34–17 | 61.5 | W34–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/23 | Nevada at Fresno State | +3.5L32–34 | 64.5 | L32–34 | O | Y |
| Fri 10/29 | Nevada vs UNLV | -19.0W51–20 | 58.0 | W51–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | Nevada vs San José State | -11.5W27–24 | 55.5 | W27–24 | U | N |
| Sat 11/13 | Nevada at San Diego State | +2.5L21–23 | 45.0 | L21–23 | U | Y |
| Fri 11/19 | Nevada vs Air Force | +1.5L39–41 | 53.5 | L39–41 | O | N |
| Sat 11/27 | Nevada at Colorado State | -3.0W52–10 | 57.5 | W52–10 | O | Y |
| Mon 12/27 | Nevada vs Western Michigan | +7.0L24–52 | 56.0 | L24–52 | O | N |
California 2021 Schedule
California's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | California vs Nevada | -2.5L17–22 | 52.5 | L17–22 | U | N |
| Sat 9/11 | California at TCU | +11.5L32–34 | 46.5 | L32–34 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | California vs Sacramento State | -24.5W42–30 | 49.0 | W42–30 | O | N |
| Sat 9/25 | California at Washington | +7.5L24–31 | 47.5 | L24–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/2 | California vs Washington State | -7.5L6–21 | 52.5 | L6–21 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Fri 10/15 | California at Oregon | +13.5L17–24 | 53.5 | L17–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/23 | California vs Colorado | -8.0W26–3 | 44.0 | W26–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/30 | California vs Oregon State | +2.5W39–25 | 56.5 | W39–25 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | California at Arizona | -7.0L3–10 | 47.0 | L3–10 | U | N |
| Sat 11/13 | California vs USC | +2.0 | 52.5 | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/20 | California at Stanford | -2.5W41–11 | 46.0 | W41–11 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/27 | California at UCLA | +6.5L14–42 | 58.5 | L14–42 | U | N |
| Sat 12/4 | California vs USC | -4.5W24–14 | 57.5 | W24–14 | 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ California
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?
Nevada Edge
Nevada +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 0 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Nevada Edge
Nevada +0.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 0 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
1 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Nevada
38.7 — 48.3 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Nevada won by 5
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on California, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Nevada
Jay Norvell #1
27–23 (54%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Matt Mumme
Yr 1
#1
DC
Brian Ward
Yr 1
#1
California
Justin Wilcox #1
22–23 (49%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Bill Musgrave
Yr 1
#1
DC
Peter Sirmon
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 ✓