Fresno State at Hawai'i Week 5 College Football Matchup Fresno State at Hawai'i Matchup - Week 5
Sun, Oct 3 2021 · Week 5 · 🏟 Aloha Stadium Honolulu, HI · Turf · 50,000 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Fresno State
37
Hawai'i
24
P&R Line Fresno State -13.5
P&R Total O/U 61
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Fresno State -10.5 · O/U 64.5
Matchup Prediction
Fresno State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Fresno State entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Fresno State wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Fresno State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Fresno State -10.5
O/U 64.5
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Fresno State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Fresno State 2021 Schedule
Fresno State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/28Fresno State vs UConn-28.0W45–063.5W45–0UY
Sat 9/4Fresno State at Oregon+18.0L24–3162.5L24–31UY
Sat 9/11Fresno State vs Cal Poly-32.5W63–1059.5W63–10OY
Sat 9/18Fresno State at UCLA+11.0W40–3764.0W40–37OY
Fri 9/24Fresno State vs UNLV-30.0W38–3059.0W38–30ON
Sat 10/2Fresno State at Hawai'i-10.5L24–2764.5L24–27UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/16Fresno State at Wyoming-3.0W17–053.5W17–0UY
Sat 10/23Fresno State vs Nevada-3.5W34–3264.5W34–32ON
Sat 10/30Fresno State at San Diego State-2.0W30–2043.5W30–20OY
Sat 11/6Fresno State vs Boise State-4.0L14–4061.5L14–40UN
Sat 11/13Fresno State vs New Mexico-24.0W34–751.0W34–7UY
— Bye Week —
Thu 11/25Fresno State at San José State-7.0W40–952.5W40–9UY
Sat 12/18Fresno State vs UTEP-11.5W31–2451.5W31–24ON
Hawai'i 2021 Schedule
Hawai'i's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/28Hawai'i at UCLA+17.5L10–4467.0L10–44UN
Sat 9/4Hawai'i vs Portland State-26.0W49–3557.5W49–35ON
Sat 9/11Hawai'i at Oregon State+11.0L27–4565.0L27–45ON
Sun 9/19Hawai'i vs San José State+8.0L13–1762.5L13–17UY
Sat 9/25Hawai'i at New Mexico State-17.0W41–2163.0W41–21UY
Sat 10/2Hawai'i vs Fresno State+10.5W27–2464.5W27–24UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/16Hawai'i at Nevada+14.0L17–3461.5L17–34UN
Sat 10/23Hawai'i vs New Mexico State-18.0W48–3462.5W48–34ON
Sat 10/30Hawai'i at Utah State+3.5L31–5166.0L31–51ON
Sat 11/6Hawai'i vs San Diego State+7.0L10–1745.0L10–17UY
Sat 11/13Hawai'i at UNLV-3.5L13–2755.5L13–27UN
Sat 11/20Hawai'i vs Colorado State+3.0W50–4554.0W50–45OY
Sat 11/27Hawai'i at Wyoming+13.0W38–1448.5W38–14OY
Fri 12/24Hawai'i vs Memphis+10.056.0
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Fresno State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Fresno State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Fresno State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Fresno State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Fresno State
+0.439
Hawai'i
+0.315
Fresno State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Fresno State
+0.653
Hawai'i
+0.391
Fresno State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Fresno State
0.199
Hawai'i
0.197
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Fresno State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Fresno State
+7.121
Hawai'i
+6.970
Fresno State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Fresno State
+0.911
Hawai'i
+0.808
Fresno State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Fresno State
69.9
Hawai'i
71.2
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Fresno 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
Fresno State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Fresno State
2.4
Hawai'i
-2.2
Offense Rating
Fresno State
15.1
Hawai'i
15.8
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Fresno State
12.8
Hawai'i
18.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Fresno State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Fresno State #27
1.75
Hawai'i #34
1.25
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Fresno State #68
1.25
Hawai'i #81
1.75
Fresno State +0.50
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? Fresno State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Fresno State #1
63.2
Hawai'i #1
40.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Fresno State #19
26.1
Hawai'i #94
52.7
Fresno State +22.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Hawai'i
3 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Fresno State
18.5 — 65.6 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Hawai'i won by 3
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Fresno 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
Fresno State
Kalen DeBoer #1
6–4 (60%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Ryan Grubb Yr 1 #1
DC William Inge Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Hawai'i
Todd Graham #1
6–7 (46%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Bo Graham Yr 1 #1
DC Todd Graham 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