Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Utah,
while Game Control favors UCLA.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Utah wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
UCLA wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Utah -6
O/U 60.5
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Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
UCLA 2021 Schedule
UCLA's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/28 | UCLA vs Hawai'i | -17.5W44–10 | 67.0 | W44–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/4 | UCLA vs LSU | +2.0W38–27 | 64.0 | W38–27 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/18 | UCLA vs Fresno State | -11.0L37–40 | 64.0 | L37–40 | O | N |
| Sat 9/25 | UCLA at Stanford | -4.0W35–24 | 60.5 | W35–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/2 | UCLA vs Arizona State | -3.0L23–42 | 56.5 | L23–42 | O | N |
| Sat 10/9 | UCLA at Arizona | -16.0W34–16 | 60.0 | W34–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/16 | UCLA at Washington | +1.5W24–17 | 55.5 | W24–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/23 | UCLA vs Oregon | -1.0L31–34 | 62.5 | L31–34 | O | N |
| Sat 10/30 | UCLA at Utah | +6.0L24–44 | 60.5 | L24–44 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/13 | UCLA vs Colorado | -18.0W44–20 | 57.5 | W44–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/20 | UCLA at USC | -4.5W62–33 | 66.5 | W62–33 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/27 | UCLA vs California | -6.5W42–14 | 58.5 | W42–14 | U | Y |
| Tue 12/28 | UCLA vs NC State | +2.0 | 60.0 | — | — | — |
Utah 2021 Schedule
Utah's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9/2 | Utah vs Weber State | -29.5W40–17 | 49.0 | W40–17 | O | N |
| Sat 9/11 | Utah at BYU | -7.0L17–26 | 50.0 | L17–26 | U | N |
| Sat 9/18 | Utah at San Diego State | -8.0L31–33 | 42.5 | L31–33 | O | N |
| Sat 9/25 | Utah vs Washington State | -15.0W24–13 | 53.5 | W24–13 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/9 | Utah at USC | +3.0W42–26 | 52.5 | W42–26 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/16 | Utah vs Arizona State | -1.0W35–21 | 51.0 | W35–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/23 | Utah at Oregon State | -3.0L34–42 | 57.5 | L34–42 | O | N |
| Sat 10/30 | Utah vs UCLA | -6.0W44–24 | 60.5 | W44–24 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/5 | Utah at Stanford | -10.0W52–7 | 52.0 | W52–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/13 | Utah at Arizona | -24.0W38–29 | 54.5 | W38–29 | O | N |
| Sat 11/20 | Utah vs Oregon | -3.0W38–7 | 58.5 | W38–7 | U | Y |
| Fri 11/26 | Utah vs Colorado | -24.0W28–13 | 52.5 | W28–13 | U | N |
| Fri 12/3 | Utah vs Oregon | -3.0W38–10 | 57.5 | W38–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 1/1 | Utah vs Ohio State | +4.5L45–48 | 64.5 | L45–48 | O | 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
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 Edge
Utah +0.25
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
UCLA Edge
UCLA +8.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Utah
1 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Utah
95.4 — 3.6 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Utah won by 20
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
UCLA
Chip Kelly #1
12–22 (35%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Justin Frye
Yr 1
#1
DC
Jerry Azzinaro
Yr 1
#1
Utah
Kyle Whittingham #1
135–68 (67%)
· Yr 17 at school
OC
Andy Ludwig
Yr 1
#1
DC
Morgan Scalley
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 ✓