San José State at Nevada Week 10 College Football Matchup San José State at Nevada Matchup - Week 10
Sun, Nov 7 2021 · Week 10 · 🏟 Mackay Stadium Reno, NV · Turf · 26,000 cap
San José State✈ 189 miSame TZ
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
San José State
23
Nevada
31
P&R Line Nevada -8
P&R Total O/U 54.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Nevada -11.5 · O/U 55.5
Matchup Prediction
Nevada has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Nevada entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Nevada wins
Solid
Game Control
67.1%
Nevada wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Nevada -11.5
O/U 55.5
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Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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🏠 Nevada 2nd straight Home Game
San José State 2021 Schedule
San José State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/28San José State vs Southern Utah-28.0W45–1457.5W45–14OY
Sat 9/4San José State at USC+13.5L7–3061.0L7–30UN
— Bye Week —
Sun 9/19San José State at Hawai'i-8.0W17–1362.5W17–13UN
Sat 9/25San José State at Western Michigan+2.5L3–2361.5L3–23UN
Sat 10/2San José State vs New Mexico State-25.5W37–3151.5W37–31ON
Sat 10/9San José State at Colorado State+3.5L14–3244.0L14–32ON
Fri 10/15San José State vs San Diego State+10.0L13–1941.0L13–19UY
Thu 10/21San José State at UNLV-6.0W27–2044.0W27–20OY
Sat 10/30San José State vs Wyoming-3.0W27–2140.0W27–21OY
Sat 11/6San José State at Nevada+11.5L24–2755.5L24–27UY
Sat 11/13San José State vs Utah State-4.5L17–4858.0L17–48ON
— Bye Week —
Thu 11/25San José State vs Fresno State+7.0L9–4052.5L9–40UN
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
San José State
+0.319
Nevada
+0.417
Nevada Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
San José State
+0.342
Nevada
+0.625
Nevada Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
San José State
0.211
Nevada
0.180
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
San José State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
San José State
+6.850
Nevada
+7.770
Nevada Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
San José State
+0.859
Nevada
+0.853
San José State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
San José State
71.8
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
San José State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
San José State
-19.7
Nevada
-21.6
Offense Rating
San José State
6.6
Nevada
4.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
San José State
26.3
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
San José State #116
0.63
Nevada #48
1.71
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
San José State #85
0.88
Nevada #75
1.00
Nevada +1.09
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Nevada Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
San José State #1
42.4
Nevada #1
60.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
San José State #91
44.2
Nevada #47
27.4
Nevada +18.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 8 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Nevada with a moderate edge in both. This is the strongest ATS signal in our backtest: teams in this situation have covered 55.8% of the time (n=113).

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

Coaching Matchup
San José State
Brent Brennan #1
17–31 (35%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Kevin McGiven Yr 1 #1
DC Derrick Odum 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