Nevada at Colorado State Week 13 College Football Matchup Nevada at Colorado State Matchup - Week 13
Sun, Nov 28 2021 · Week 13 · 🏟 Canvas Stadium Fort Collins, CO · Turf · 41,000 cap
Nevada✈ 781 mi+1 hr TZ
Away
52 10
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Nevada
30
Colorado State
27
P&R Line Nevada -3.5
P&R Total O/U 57
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Nevada -3 · O/U 57.5
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Nevada wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Nevada -3
O/U 57.5
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Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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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
Colorado State 2021 Schedule
Colorado State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/3Colorado State vs South Dakota State-2.5L23–4250.5L23–42ON
Sat 9/11Colorado State vs Vanderbilt-6.5L21–2452.5L21–24UN
Sat 9/18Colorado State at Toledo+14.5W22–659.0W22–6UY
Sat 9/25Colorado State at Iowa+24.0L14–2443.5L14–24UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/9Colorado State vs San José State-3.5W32–1444.0W32–14OY
Sat 10/16Colorado State at New Mexico-13.0W36–744.5W36–7UY
Fri 10/22Colorado State at Utah State-3.0L24–2658.5L24–26UN
Sat 10/30Colorado State vs Boise State+2.0L19–2851.5L19–28UN
Sat 11/6Colorado State at Wyoming-3.0L17–3141.5L17–31ON
Sat 11/13Colorado State vs Air Force+3.0L21–3545.0L21–35ON
Sat 11/20Colorado State at Hawai'i-3.0L45–5054.0L45–50ON
Sat 11/27Colorado State vs Nevada+3.0L10–5257.5L10–52ON
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
Nevada
+0.422
Colorado State
+0.388
Nevada Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Nevada
+0.617
Colorado State
+0.496
Nevada Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Nevada
0.180
Colorado State
0.180
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Even
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Nevada
+7.742
Colorado State
+6.918
Nevada Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Nevada
+0.794
Colorado State
+0.865
Colorado State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Nevada
68.8
Colorado State
69.8
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
Colorado State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Nevada
-21.6
Colorado State
-9.4
Offense Rating
Nevada
4.5
Colorado State
9.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Nevada
26.1
Colorado State
19.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum?
Avg sequences created per game
Nevada #48
1.30
Colorado State #35
1.30
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Nevada #75
0.90
Colorado State #56
0.70
Nevada +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Nevada Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Nevada #1
53.2
Colorado State #1
37.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Nevada #47
31.7
Colorado State #95
48.8
Nevada +15.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
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
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
Colorado State
Steve Addazio #1
2–5 (29%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Jon Budmayr Yr 1 #1
DC Chuck Heater 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: 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