Sat, Oct 23 2021
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Week 8
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🏟 Romney Stadium
Logan, UT
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Turf
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25,513 cap
Colorado State✈ 359 miSame TZ
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
75.9%
Colorado State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Colorado State -3
O/U 58.5
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Advanced Stats
3 factors agree (PPA + PPO + Havoc) → Utah State
· 82.4% ATS historically
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Colorado State 2021 Schedule
Colorado State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 9/3 | Colorado State vs South Dakota State | -2.5L23–42 | 50.5 | L23–42 | O | N |
| Sat 9/11 | Colorado State vs Vanderbilt | -6.5L21–24 | 52.5 | L21–24 | U | N |
| Sat 9/18 | Colorado State at Toledo | +14.5W22–6 | 59.0 | W22–6 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Colorado State at Iowa | +24.0L14–24 | 43.5 | L14–24 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/9 | Colorado State vs San José State | -3.5W32–14 | 44.0 | W32–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/16 | Colorado State at New Mexico | -13.0W36–7 | 44.5 | W36–7 | U | Y |
| Fri 10/22 | Colorado State at Utah State | -3.0L24–26 | 58.5 | L24–26 | U | N |
| Sat 10/30 | Colorado State vs Boise State | +2.0L19–28 | 51.5 | L19–28 | U | N |
| Sat 11/6 | Colorado State at Wyoming | -3.0L17–31 | 41.5 | L17–31 | O | N |
| Sat 11/13 | Colorado State vs Air Force | +3.0L21–35 | 45.0 | L21–35 | O | N |
| Sat 11/20 | Colorado State at Hawai'i | -3.0L45–50 | 54.0 | L45–50 | O | N |
| Sat 11/27 | Colorado State vs Nevada | +3.0L10–52 | 57.5 | L10–52 | O | N |
Utah State 2021 Schedule
Utah State's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/4 | Utah State at Washington State | +17.5W26–23 | 66.5 | W26–23 | U | Y |
| Fri 9/10 | Utah State vs North Dakota | -6.5W48–24 | 53.5 | W48–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/18 | Utah State at Air Force | +9.0W49–45 | 54.0 | W49–45 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Utah State vs Boise State | +9.5L3–27 | 69.5 | L3–27 | U | N |
| Fri 10/1 | Utah State vs BYU | +9.0L20–34 | 66.0 | L20–34 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/16 | Utah State at UNLV | -7.5W28–24 | 64.0 | W28–24 | U | N |
| Fri 10/22 | Utah State vs Colorado State | +3.0W26–24 | 58.5 | W26–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/30 | Utah State vs Hawai'i | -3.5W51–31 | 66.0 | W51–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/6 | Utah State at New Mexico State | -18.0W35–13 | 72.0 | W35–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/13 | Utah State at San José State | +4.5W48–17 | 58.0 | W48–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/20 | Utah State vs Wyoming | -6.0L17–44 | 52.0 | L17–44 | O | N |
| Fri 11/26 | Utah State at New Mexico | -17.0W35–10 | 48.0 | W35–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/4 | Utah State at San Diego State | +6.5W46–13 | 49.5 | W46–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 12/18 | Utah State vs Oregon State | +7.0W24–13 | 68.0 | W24–13 | U | Y |
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
3 Agree
→ Utah State
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?
Colorado State Edge
Colorado State +1.20
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
Colorado State +31.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Utah State
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Utah State
59.8 — 16.1 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Utah State won by 2
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Colorado 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
Colorado State
Steve Addazio #1
2–5 (29%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Jon Budmayr
Yr 1
#1
DC
Chuck Heater
Yr 1
#1
Utah State
Blake Anderson #1
3–0 (100%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Anthony Tucker
Yr 1
#1
DC
Ephraim Banda
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: 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 ✓
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 ✓