Washington at Arizona Week 8 College Football Matchup Washington at Arizona Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 23 2021 · Week 8 · 🏟 Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ · Turf · 56,029 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Washington
27
ARIZ +17.5
Arizona
18
P&R Line Washington -9.5
P&R Total O/U 44.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Washington -17.5 · O/U 45.5
Matchup Prediction
Washington has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Washington entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Washington wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Washington wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Washington -17.5
O/U 45.5
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Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Washington · 73.9% ATS historically
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Washington 2021 Schedule
Washington's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Washington vs Montana-22.5L7–1354.0L7–13UN
Sat 9/11Washington at Michigan+6.5L10–3147.5L10–31UN
Sat 9/18Washington vs Arkansas State-17.5W52–358.5W52–3UY
Sat 9/25Washington vs California-7.5W31–2447.5W31–24ON
Sat 10/2Washington at Oregon State+2.5L24–2757.5L24–27UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/16Washington vs UCLA-1.5L17–2455.5L17–24UN
Fri 10/22Washington at Arizona-17.5W21–1645.5W21–16UN
Sat 10/30Washington at Stanford+2.5W20–1345.5W20–13UY
Sat 11/6Washington vs Oregon+7.0L16–2648.0L16–26UN
Sat 11/13Washington vs Arizona State+6.0L30–3545.5L30–35OY
Sat 11/20Washington at Colorado-6.5L17–2043.0L17–20UN
Fri 11/26Washington vs Washington State-1.0L13–4045.0L13–40ON
Arizona 2021 Schedule
Arizona's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Arizona vs BYU+13.5L16–2454.0L16–24UY
Sat 9/11Arizona vs San Diego State-1.5L14–3846.0L14–38ON
Sat 9/18Arizona vs Northern Arizona-26.5L19–2153.5L19–21UN
Sat 9/25Arizona at Oregon+29.5L19–4158.5L19–41OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/9Arizona vs UCLA+16.0L16–3460.0L16–34UN
Sat 10/16Arizona at Colorado+6.0L0–3446.5L0–34UN
Fri 10/22Arizona vs Washington+17.5L16–2145.5L16–21UY
Sat 10/30Arizona at USC+22.0L34–4155.5L34–41OY
Sat 11/6Arizona vs California+7.0W10–347.0W10–3UY
Sat 11/13Arizona vs Utah+24.0L29–3854.5L29–38OY
Fri 11/19Arizona at Washington State+15.0L18–4452.5L18–44ON
Sat 11/27Arizona at Arizona State+20.0L15–3852.5L15–38ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Washington 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
→ Washington
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Washington
+0.370
Arizona
+0.218
Washington Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Washington
+0.549
Arizona
+0.178
Washington Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Washington
0.147
Arizona
0.168
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Arizona Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Washington
+8.375
Arizona
+6.289
Washington Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Washington
+0.845
Arizona
+0.822
Washington Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Washington
72.7
Arizona
74.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Washington 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
Washington Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Washington
17.5
Arizona
9.6
Offense Rating
Washington
24.6
Arizona
21.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Washington
7.1
Arizona
11.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Washington Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Washington #98
1.20
Arizona #121
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington #53
0.80
Arizona #40
1.20
Washington +1.20
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Washington Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Washington #1
50.2
Arizona #1
15.8
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington #68
37.0
Arizona #127
79.1
Washington +34.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
1 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Washington
38.8 — 43.5 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Washington won by 5
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Washington 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
Washington
Jimmy Lake #1
4–3 (57%) · Yr 2 at school
OC John Donovan Yr 1 #1
DC Ikaika Malloe Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Arizona
Jedd Fisch #1
0–3 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Brennan Carroll Yr 1 #1
DC Don Brown 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