Sat, Oct 30 2021
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Week 9
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🏟 Romney Stadium
Logan, UT
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Turf
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25,513 cap
Hawai'i✈ 3,010 mi+4 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Hawai'i
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Hawai'i entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Hawai'i wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Hawai'i wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Utah State -3.5
O/U 66.0
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
3 factors agree (PPA + PPO + Havoc) → Utah State
· 82.4% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Hawai'i 2021 Schedule
Hawai'i's 2021 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/28 | Hawai'i at UCLA | +17.5L10–44 | 67.0 | L10–44 | U | N |
| Sat 9/4 | Hawai'i vs Portland State | -26.0W49–35 | 57.5 | W49–35 | O | N |
| Sat 9/11 | Hawai'i at Oregon State | +11.0L27–45 | 65.0 | L27–45 | O | N |
| Sun 9/19 | Hawai'i vs San José State | +8.0L13–17 | 62.5 | L13–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/25 | Hawai'i at New Mexico State | -17.0W41–21 | 63.0 | W41–21 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/2 | Hawai'i vs Fresno State | +10.5W27–24 | 64.5 | W27–24 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/16 | Hawai'i at Nevada | +14.0L17–34 | 61.5 | L17–34 | U | N |
| Sat 10/23 | Hawai'i vs New Mexico State | -18.0W48–34 | 62.5 | W48–34 | O | N |
| Sat 10/30 | Hawai'i at Utah State | +3.5L31–51 | 66.0 | L31–51 | O | N |
| Sat 11/6 | Hawai'i vs San Diego State | +7.0L10–17 | 45.0 | L10–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/13 | Hawai'i at UNLV | -3.5L13–27 | 55.5 | L13–27 | U | N |
| Sat 11/20 | Hawai'i vs Colorado State | +3.0W50–45 | 54.0 | W50–45 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/27 | Hawai'i at Wyoming | +13.0W38–14 | 48.5 | W38–14 | O | Y |
| Fri 12/24 | Hawai'i vs Memphis | +10.0 | 56.0 | — | — | — |
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?
Hawai'i Edge
Hawai'i +0.31
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Hawai'i Edge
Hawai'i +13.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
2 — 2 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Utah State
94.0 — 3.6 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Utah State won by 20
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Hawai'i with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.
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
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: 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 ✓