Sun, Sep 5 2021
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Week 1
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🏟 Martin Stadium
Pullman, WA
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Turf
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32,248 cap
Utah State✈ 433 mi-1 hr 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
Washington State -17.5
O/U 66.5
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Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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Utah State 2021 Schedule
Utah State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Utah State at Washington State | +17.5W26–23 | 66.5 | W26–23 | U | Y |
| Fri 9/10 | Utah State vs North Dakota | -6.5W48–24 | 53.5 | W48–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Utah State at Air Force | +9.0W49–45 | 54.0 | W49–45 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Utah State vs Boise State | +9.5L3–27 | 69.5 | L3–27 | U | N |
| Fri 10/1 | Utah State vs BYU | +9.0L20–34 | 66.0 | L20–34 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/16 | Utah State at UNLV | -7.5W28–24 | 64.0 | W28–24 | U | N |
| Fri 10/22 | Utah State vs Colorado State | +3.0W26–24 | 58.5 | W26–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/30 | Utah State vs Hawai'i | -3.5W51–31 | 66.0 | W51–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | Utah State at New Mexico State | -18.0W35–13 | 72.0 | W35–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/13 | Utah State at San José State | +4.5W48–17 | 58.0 | W48–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/20 | Utah State vs Wyoming | -6.0L17–44 | 52.0 | L17–44 | O | N |
| Fri 11/26 | Utah State at New Mexico | -17.0W35–10 | 48.0 | W35–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/4 | Utah State at San Diego State | +6.5W46–13 | 49.5 | W46–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 12/18 | Utah State vs Oregon State | +7.0W24–13 | 68.0 | W24–13 | U | Y |
Washington State 2021 Schedule
Washington State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Washington State vs Utah State | -17.5L23–26 | 66.5 | L23–26 | U | N |
| Sat 9/11 | Washington State vs Portland State | -31.0W44–24 | 65.5 | W44–24 | O | N |
| Sat 9/18 | Washington State vs USC | +7.0L14–45 | 61.0 | L14–45 | U | N |
| Sat 9/25 | Washington State at Utah | +15.0L13–24 | 53.5 | L13–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/2 | Washington State at California | +7.5W21–6 | 52.5 | W21–6 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/9 | Washington State vs Oregon State | +4.0W31–24 | 59.0 | W31–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/16 | Washington State vs Stanford | -1.0W34–31 | 53.0 | W34–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/23 | Washington State vs BYU | +3.5L19–21 | 56.5 | L19–21 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/30 | Washington State at Arizona State | +16.5W34–21 | 55.5 | W34–21 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/13 | Washington State at Oregon | +13.0L24–38 | 58.0 | L24–38 | O | N |
| Fri 11/19 | Washington State vs Arizona | -15.0W44–18 | 52.5 | W44–18 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/26 | Washington State at Washington | +1.0W40–13 | 45.0 | W40–13 | O | Y |
| Fri 12/31 | Washington State vs Central Michigan | -5.5L21–24 | 56.0 | L21–24 | U | N |
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
Split
Metrics disagree
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?
Utah State Edge
Utah State +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?
Utah State Edge
Utah State +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
Washington State
63.3 — 20.0 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Utah State won by 3
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Washington State, 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
Utah State
Blake Anderson #1
3–0 (100%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Anthony Tucker
Yr 1
#1
DC
Ephraim Banda
Yr 1
#1
Washington State
Nick Rolovich #1
2–5 (29%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Craig Stutzmann
Yr 1
#1
DC
Jake Dickert
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: 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 ✓
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 ✓