Colorado State at New Mexico Week 7 College Football Matchup Colorado State at New Mexico Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 16 2021 · Week 7 · 🏟 University Stadium Albuquerque, NM · Turf · 39,224 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Colorado State
30
New Mexico
16
P&R Line Colorado State -13.5
P&R Total O/U 46
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Colorado State -13 · O/U 44.5
Matchup Prediction
Colorado State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Colorado State entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Colorado State wins
Solid
Game Control
49.4%
Colorado State wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Colorado State -13
O/U 44.5
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Colorado State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Colorado State 2021 Schedule
Colorado State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/3Colorado State vs South Dakota State-2.5L23–4250.5L23–42ON
Sat 9/11Colorado State vs Vanderbilt-6.5L21–2452.5L21–24UN
Sat 9/18Colorado State at Toledo+14.5W22–659.0W22–6UY
Sat 9/25Colorado State at Iowa+24.0L14–2443.5L14–24UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/9Colorado State vs San José State-3.5W32–1444.0W32–14OY
Sat 10/16Colorado State at New Mexico-13.0W36–744.5W36–7UY
Fri 10/22Colorado State at Utah State-3.0L24–2658.5L24–26UN
Sat 10/30Colorado State vs Boise State+2.0L19–2851.5L19–28UN
Sat 11/6Colorado State at Wyoming-3.0L17–3141.5L17–31ON
Sat 11/13Colorado State vs Air Force+3.0L21–3545.0L21–35ON
Sat 11/20Colorado State at Hawai'i-3.0L45–5054.0L45–50ON
Sat 11/27Colorado State vs Nevada+3.0L10–5257.5L10–52ON
New Mexico 2021 Schedule
New Mexico's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/2New Mexico vs Houston Christian-25.5W27–1766.0W27–17UN
Sat 9/11New Mexico vs New Mexico State-19.5W34–2555.5W34–25ON
Sat 9/18New Mexico at Texas A&M+30.5L0–3449.5L0–34UN
Sat 9/25New Mexico at UTEP-2.5L13–2053.5L13–20UN
Sat 10/2New Mexico vs Air Force+11.5L10–3846.0L10–38ON
Sat 10/9New Mexico at San Diego State+19.5L7–3142.5L7–31UN
Sat 10/16New Mexico vs Colorado State+13.0L7–3644.5L7–36UN
Sat 10/23New Mexico at Wyoming+20.0W14–341.0W14–3UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/6New Mexico vs UNLV-1.5L17–3145.0L17–31ON
Sat 11/13New Mexico at Fresno State+24.0L7–3451.0L7–34UN
Sat 11/20New Mexico at Boise State+27.5L0–3748.0L0–37UN
Fri 11/26New Mexico vs Utah State+17.0L10–3548.0L10–35UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Colorado State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Colorado State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Colorado State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Colorado State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Colorado State
+0.397
New Mexico
+0.072
Colorado State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Colorado State
+0.619
New Mexico
+0.200
Colorado State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Colorado State
0.180
New Mexico
0.160
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Colorado State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Colorado State
+7.088
New Mexico
+5.884
Colorado State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Colorado State
+0.827
New Mexico
+0.649
Colorado State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Colorado State
69.8
New Mexico
74.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Colorado 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
New Mexico Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Colorado State
-9.4
New Mexico
1.1
Offense Rating
Colorado State
9.9
New Mexico
17.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Colorado State
19.2
New Mexico
16.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Colorado State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Colorado State #35
1.50
New Mexico #135
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado State #56
0.75
New Mexico #128
1.80
Colorado State +1.50
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? Colorado State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Colorado State #1
42.2
New Mexico #1
40.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado State #95
45.6
New Mexico #116
55.8
Colorado State +1.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Colorado State, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Colorado State
Steve Addazio #1
2–5 (29%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Jon Budmayr Yr 1 #1
DC Chuck Heater Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
New Mexico
Danny Gonzales #1
4–6 (40%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Drew Mehringer Yr 1 #1
DC Rocky Long 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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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