Sat, Oct 9 2021
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Week 6
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🏟 LaVell Edwards Stadium
Provo, UT
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Turf
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63,725 cap
Boise State✈ 328 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Boise State,
while Game Control favors BYU.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Boise State wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
BYU wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
BYU -6
O/U 58.0
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
Boise State 2021 Schedule
Boise State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9/2 | Boise State at UCF | +6.5L31–36 | 67.0 | L31–36 | U | Y |
| Fri 9/10 | Boise State vs UTEP | -25.0W54–13 | 56.0 | W54–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Boise State vs Oklahoma State | -3.5L20–21 | 58.5 | L20–21 | U | N |
| Sat 9/25 | Boise State at Utah State | -9.5W27–3 | 69.5 | W27–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/2 | Boise State vs Nevada | -3.5L31–41 | 59.0 | L31–41 | O | N |
| Sat 10/9 | Boise State at BYU | +6.0W26–17 | 58.0 | W26–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/16 | Boise State vs Air Force | -3.0L17–24 | 52.0 | L17–24 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/30 | Boise State at Colorado State | -2.0W28–19 | 51.5 | W28–19 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | Boise State at Fresno State | +4.0W40–14 | 61.5 | W40–14 | U | Y |
| Fri 11/12 | Boise State vs Wyoming | -14.0W23–13 | 49.0 | W23–13 | U | N |
| Sat 11/20 | Boise State vs New Mexico | -27.5W37–0 | 48.0 | W37–0 | U | Y |
| Fri 11/26 | Boise State at San Diego State | -3.0L16–27 | 44.0 | L16–27 | U | N |
| Fri 12/31 | Boise State vs Central Michigan | -7.5 | 55.5 | — | — | — |
BYU 2021 Schedule
BYU's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | BYU vs Arizona | -13.5W24–16 | 54.0 | W24–16 | U | N |
| Sat 9/11 | BYU vs Utah | +7.0W26–17 | 50.0 | W26–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | BYU vs Arizona State | +3.5W27–17 | 50.5 | W27–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | BYU vs South Florida | -23.5W35–27 | 54.5 | W35–27 | O | N |
| Fri 10/1 | BYU at Utah State | -9.0W34–20 | 66.0 | W34–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/9 | BYU vs Boise State | -6.0L17–26 | 58.0 | L17–26 | U | N |
| Sat 10/16 | BYU at Baylor | +5.5L24–38 | 52.5 | L24–38 | O | N |
| Sat 10/23 | BYU at Washington State | -3.5W21–19 | 56.5 | W21–19 | U | N |
| Sat 10/30 | BYU vs Virginia | -2.5W66–49 | 66.5 | W66–49 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | BYU vs Idaho State | -36.5W59–14 | 55.0 | W59–14 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/20 | BYU at Georgia Southern | -20.0W34–17 | 57.0 | W34–17 | U | N |
| Sat 11/27 | BYU at USC | -8.5W35–31 | 65.5 | W35–31 | O | N |
| Sat 12/18 | BYU vs UAB | -7.0L28–31 | 54.5 | L28–31 | O | 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?
Boise State Edge
Boise State +0.40
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
BYU Edge
BYU +22.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
1 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Boise State
35.2 — 54.9 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Boise State won by 9
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
Boise State
Andy Avalos #1
1–2 (33%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Tim Plough
Yr 1
#1
DC
Spencer Danielson
Yr 1
#1
BYU
Kalani Sitake #1
41–26 (61%)
· Yr 6 at school
OC
Aaron Roderick
Yr 1
#1
DC
Ilaisa Tuiaki
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 ✓