Arizona at Washington State Week 12 College Football Matchup Arizona at Washington State Matchup - Week 12
Sat, Nov 20 2021 · Week 12 · 🏟 Martin Stadium Pullman, WA · Turf · 32,248 cap
Arizona✈ 1,054 miSame TZ
Away
18 44
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Arizona
16
WSU -15
Washington State
38
P&R Line Washington State -22
P&R Total O/U 53
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Washington State -15.0 · O/U 52.5
Matchup Prediction
Washington State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Washington State entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Washington State wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Washington State wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Washington State -15.0
O/U 52.5
Bovada
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Washington State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
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
Washington State 2021 Schedule
Washington State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Washington State vs Utah State-17.5L23–2666.5L23–26UN
Sat 9/11Washington State vs Portland State-31.0W44–2465.5W44–24ON
Sat 9/18Washington State vs USC+7.0L14–4561.0L14–45UN
Sat 9/25Washington State at Utah+15.0L13–2453.5L13–24UY
Sat 10/2Washington State at California+7.5W21–652.5W21–6UY
Sat 10/9Washington State vs Oregon State+4.0W31–2459.0W31–24UY
Sat 10/16Washington State vs Stanford-1.0W34–3153.0W34–31OY
Sat 10/23Washington State vs BYU+3.5L19–2156.5L19–21UY
Sat 10/30Washington State at Arizona State+16.5W34–2155.5W34–21UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/13Washington State at Oregon+13.0L24–3858.0L24–38ON
Fri 11/19Washington State vs Arizona-15.0W44–1852.5W44–18OY
Fri 11/26Washington State at Washington+1.0W40–1345.0W40–13OY
Fri 12/31Washington State vs Central Michigan-5.5L21–2456.0L21–24UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Washington State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Washington State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Washington State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Washington State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Arizona
+0.236
Washington State
+0.464
Washington State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Arizona
+0.291
Washington State
+0.634
Washington State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Arizona
0.168
Washington State
0.173
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Washington State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Arizona
+6.287
Washington State
+8.843
Washington State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Arizona
+0.832
Washington State
+0.856
Washington State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Arizona
74.7
Washington State
69.2
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Washington State 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 Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Arizona
9.6
Washington State
-5.4
Offense Rating
Arizona
21.5
Washington State
11.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Arizona
11.9
Washington State
16.8
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Washington State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Arizona #121
0.33
Washington State #30
0.89
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Arizona #40
1.00
Washington State #37
1.22
Washington State +0.56
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Washington State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Arizona #1
16.5
Washington State #1
44.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Arizona #127
73.6
Washington State #55
39.2
Washington State +28.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Washington State 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
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
Washington State
Nick Rolovich #1
2–5 (29%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Craig Stutzmann Yr 1 #1
DC Jake Dickert 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