Hawai'i at Nevada Week 7 College Football Matchup Hawai'i at Nevada Matchup - Week 7
Sun, Oct 17 2021 · Week 7 · 🏟 Mackay Stadium Reno, NV · Turf · 26,000 cap
Hawai'i✈ 2,564 mi+3 hr TZ
Away
17 34
Final
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Hawai'i
27
Nevada
35
P&R Line Nevada -8
P&R Total O/U 61.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Nevada -14 · O/U 61.5
Matchup Prediction
Nevada has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Nevada entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Nevada wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Nevada wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Nevada -14
O/U 61.5
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Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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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
Nevada 2021 Schedule
Nevada's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Nevada at California+2.5W22–1752.5W22–17UY
Sat 9/11Nevada vs Idaho State-35.0W49–1056.5W49–10OY
Sat 9/18Nevada at Kansas State-1.5L17–3851.5L17–38ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/2Nevada at Boise State+3.5W41–3159.0W41–31OY
Sat 10/9Nevada vs New Mexico State-28.5W55–2864.5W55–28ON
Sat 10/16Nevada vs Hawai'i-14.0W34–1761.5W34–17UY
Sat 10/23Nevada at Fresno State+3.5L32–3464.5L32–34OY
Fri 10/29Nevada vs UNLV-19.0W51–2058.0W51–20OY
Sat 11/6Nevada vs San José State-11.5W27–2455.5W27–24UN
Sat 11/13Nevada at San Diego State+2.5L21–2345.0L21–23UY
Fri 11/19Nevada vs Air Force+1.5L39–4153.5L39–41ON
Sat 11/27Nevada at Colorado State-3.0W52–1057.5W52–10OY
Mon 12/27Nevada vs Western Michigan+7.0L24–5256.0L24–52ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Nevada PPA Edge
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
Hawai'i
+0.415
Nevada
+0.446
Nevada Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Hawai'i
+0.409
Nevada
+0.645
Nevada Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Hawai'i
0.197
Nevada
0.180
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Hawai'i Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Hawai'i
+7.188
Nevada
+7.268
Nevada Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Hawai'i
+0.886
Nevada
+0.864
Hawai'i Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Hawai'i
71.2
Nevada
68.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Nevada 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
Hawai'i Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Hawai'i
-2.2
Nevada
-21.6
Offense Rating
Hawai'i
15.8
Nevada
4.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Hawai'i
18.0
Nevada
26.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Nevada Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Hawai'i #34
1.60
Nevada #48
2.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Hawai'i #81
1.60
Nevada #75
1.25
Nevada +0.40
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Nevada Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Hawai'i #1
36.7
Nevada #1
58.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Hawai'i #94
54.8
Nevada #47
27.1
Nevada +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
Nevada
1 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Nevada
80.5 — 10.7 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Nevada won by 17
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Nevada 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
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
Nevada
Jay Norvell #1
27–23 (54%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Matt Mumme Yr 1 #1
DC Brian Ward 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