Boise State at San Diego State Week 13 College Football Matchup Boise State at San Diego State Matchup - Week 13
Fri, Nov 26 2021 · Week 13 · 🏟 StubHub Center Carson, CA · Turf
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Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Boise State
22
SDSU +3
San Diego State
24
P&R Line San Diego State -1.5
P&R Total O/U 46
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Boise State -3 · O/U 44.0
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Boise State, while Game Control favors San Diego State. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Boise State wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
San Diego State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Boise State -3
O/U 44.0
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Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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Boise State 2021 Schedule
Boise State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/2Boise State at UCF+6.5L31–3667.0L31–36UY
Fri 9/10Boise State vs UTEP-25.0W54–1356.0W54–13OY
Sat 9/18Boise State vs Oklahoma State-3.5L20–2158.5L20–21UN
Sat 9/25Boise State at Utah State-9.5W27–369.5W27–3UY
Sat 10/2Boise State vs Nevada-3.5L31–4159.0L31–41ON
Sat 10/9Boise State at BYU+6.0W26–1758.0W26–17UY
Sat 10/16Boise State vs Air Force-3.0L17–2452.0L17–24UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/30Boise State at Colorado State-2.0W28–1951.5W28–19UY
Sat 11/6Boise State at Fresno State+4.0W40–1461.5W40–14UY
Fri 11/12Boise State vs Wyoming-14.0W23–1349.0W23–13UN
Sat 11/20Boise State vs New Mexico-27.5W37–048.0W37–0UY
Fri 11/26Boise State at San Diego State-3.0L16–2744.0L16–27UN
Fri 12/31Boise State vs Central Michigan-7.555.5
San Diego State 2021 Schedule
San Diego State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4San Diego State vs New Mexico State-31.0W28–1051.0W28–10UN
Sat 9/11San Diego State at Arizona+1.5W38–1446.0W38–14OY
Sat 9/18San Diego State vs Utah+8.0W33–3142.5W33–31OY
Sat 9/25San Diego State vs Towson-23.0W48–2141.0W48–21OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/9San Diego State vs New Mexico-19.5W31–742.5W31–7UY
Fri 10/15San Diego State at San José State-10.0W19–1341.0W19–13UN
Sat 10/23San Diego State at Air Force+3.0W20–1438.5W20–14UY
Sat 10/30San Diego State vs Fresno State+2.0L20–3043.5L20–30ON
Sat 11/6San Diego State at Hawai'i-7.0W17–1045.0W17–10UN
Sat 11/13San Diego State vs Nevada-2.5W23–2145.0W23–21UN
Fri 11/19San Diego State at UNLV-11.0W28–2041.0W28–20ON
Fri 11/26San Diego State vs Boise State+3.0W27–1644.0W27–16UY
Sat 12/4San Diego State vs Utah State-6.5L13–4649.5L13–46ON
Tue 12/21San Diego State vs UTSA-3.0W38–2448.0W38–24OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
San Diego State 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
Boise State
+0.255
San Diego State
+0.278
San Diego State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Boise State
+0.488
San Diego State
+0.392
Boise State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Boise State
0.166
San Diego State
0.197
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
San Diego State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Boise State
+7.446
San Diego State
+6.830
Boise State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Boise State
+0.788
San Diego State
+0.781
Boise State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Boise State
70.2
San Diego State
69.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
San Diego 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
Boise State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Boise State
3.3
San Diego State
2.6
Offense Rating
Boise State
18.1
San Diego State
15.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Boise State
14.8
San Diego State
13.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Boise State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Boise State #16
1.36
San Diego State #58
0.60
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Boise State #56
0.73
San Diego State #61
0.70
Boise State +0.76
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? San Diego State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Boise State #1
61.4
San Diego State #1
70.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Boise State #32
25.9
San Diego State #22
18.8
San Diego State +8.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
San Diego State
3 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Boise State
39.2 — 46.2 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
San Diego State won by 11
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.

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

Coaching Matchup
Boise State
Andy Avalos #1
1–2 (33%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Tim Plough Yr 1 #1
DC Spencer Danielson Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
San Diego State
Brady Hoke #1
7–4 (64%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Jeff Hecklinski Yr 1 #1
DC Kurt Mattix 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