Arizona State at UCLA Week 5 College Football Matchup Arizona State at UCLA Matchup - Week 5
Sun, Oct 3 2021 · Week 5 · 🏟 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA · Turf · 92,542 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Arizona State
27
ASU +3
UCLA
28
P&R Line UCLA -0
P&R Total O/U 56.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas UCLA -3 · O/U 56.5
Matchup Prediction
Arizona State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Arizona State entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Arizona State wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Arizona State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
UCLA -3
O/U 56.5
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Arizona State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Arizona State 2021 Schedule
Arizona State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/2Arizona State vs Southern Utah-44.5W41–1456.5W41–14UN
Sat 9/11Arizona State vs UNLV-34.5W37–1055.5W37–10UN
Sat 9/18Arizona State at BYU-3.5L17–2750.5L17–27UN
Sat 9/25Arizona State vs Colorado-13.5W35–1345.5W35–13OY
Sat 10/2Arizona State at UCLA+3.0W42–2356.5W42–23OY
Fri 10/8Arizona State vs Stanford-13.5W28–1053.5W28–10UY
Sat 10/16Arizona State at Utah+1.0L21–3551.0L21–35ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/30Arizona State vs Washington State-16.5L21–3455.5L21–34UN
Sat 11/6Arizona State vs USC-10.0W31–1661.0W31–16UY
Sat 11/13Arizona State at Washington-6.0W35–3045.5W35–30ON
Sat 11/20Arizona State at Oregon State-2.5L10–2459.0L10–24UN
Sat 11/27Arizona State vs Arizona-20.0W38–1552.5W38–15OY
Thu 12/30Arizona State vs Wisconsin+8.5L13–2042.5L13–20UY
UCLA 2021 Schedule
UCLA's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/28UCLA vs Hawai'i-17.5W44–1067.0W44–10UY
Sat 9/4UCLA vs LSU+2.0W38–2764.0W38–27OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/18UCLA vs Fresno State-11.0L37–4064.0L37–40ON
Sat 9/25UCLA at Stanford-4.0W35–2460.5W35–24UY
Sat 10/2UCLA vs Arizona State-3.0L23–4256.5L23–42ON
Sat 10/9UCLA at Arizona-16.0W34–1660.0W34–16UY
Sat 10/16UCLA at Washington+1.5W24–1755.5W24–17UY
Sat 10/23UCLA vs Oregon-1.0L31–3462.5L31–34ON
Sat 10/30UCLA at Utah+6.0L24–4460.5L24–44ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/13UCLA vs Colorado-18.0W44–2057.5W44–20OY
Sat 11/20UCLA at USC-4.5W62–3366.5W62–33OY
Sat 11/27UCLA vs California-6.5W42–1458.5W42–14UY
Tue 12/28UCLA vs NC State+2.060.0
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Arizona State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Arizona State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Arizona State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Arizona State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Arizona State
+0.540
UCLA
+0.488
Arizona State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Arizona State
+0.513
UCLA
+0.545
UCLA Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Arizona State
0.174
UCLA
0.169
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Arizona State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Arizona State
+7.877
UCLA
+7.368
Arizona State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Arizona State
+0.941
UCLA
+0.887
Arizona State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Arizona State
71.2
UCLA
68.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UCLA 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
Arizona State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Arizona State
7.3
UCLA
6.6
Offense Rating
Arizona State
21.3
UCLA
19.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Arizona State
13.9
UCLA
13.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Arizona State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Arizona State #80
1.67
UCLA #17
1.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Arizona State #93
0.67
UCLA #18
0.00
Arizona State +0.17
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Arizona State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Arizona State #1
74.4
UCLA #1
68.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Arizona State #53
18.5
UCLA #33
17.9
Arizona State +5.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Arizona State. Teams with this edge profile have covered 50.3% historically — essentially a coin flip against the spread.

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

Coaching Matchup
Arizona State
Herm Edwards #1
19–14 (58%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Zak Hill Yr 1 #1
DC Antonio Pierce Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
UCLA
Chip Kelly #1
12–22 (35%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Justin Frye Yr 1 #1
DC Jerry Azzinaro 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