Sun, Sep 18 2022
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Week 3
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🏟 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Los Angeles, CA
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Turf
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93,607 cap
Fresno State✈ 210 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Fresno State,
while Game Control favors USC.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
73.7%
Fresno State wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
USC wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
USC -11
O/U 71.0
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
Fresno State 2022 Schedule
Fresno State's 2022 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9/1 | Fresno State vs Cal Poly | -42.5W35–7 | 63.0 | W35–7 | U | N |
| Sat 9/10 | Fresno State vs Oregon State | -1.0L32–35 | 59.0 | L32–35 | O | N |
| Sat 9/17 | Fresno State at USC | +11.0L17–45 | 71.0 | L17–45 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/1 | Fresno State at UConn | -23.5L14–19 | 51.0 | L14–19 | U | N |
| Sat 10/8 | Fresno State at Boise State | +9.0L20–40 | 45.0 | L20–40 | O | N |
| Sat 10/15 | Fresno State vs San José State | +7.0W17–10 | 47.0 | W17–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/22 | Fresno State at New Mexico | -9.5W41–9 | 40.0 | W41–9 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/29 | Fresno State vs San Diego State | -10.0W32–28 | 43.5 | W32–28 | O | N |
| Sat 11/5 | Fresno State vs Hawai'i | -27.0W55–13 | 62.0 | W55–13 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/11 | Fresno State at UNLV | -9.0W37–30 | 61.5 | W37–30 | O | N |
| Sat 11/19 | Fresno State at Nevada | -22.5W41–14 | 54.0 | W41–14 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/25 | Fresno State vs Wyoming | -15.0W30–0 | 50.5 | W30–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/3 | Fresno State at Boise State | +3.0W28–16 | 54.5 | W28–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/17 | Fresno State vs Washington State | -5.5W29–6 | 54.0 | W29–6 | U | Y |
USC 2022 Schedule
USC's 2022 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/3 | USC vs Rice | -33.0W66–14 | 61.5 | W66–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/10 | USC at Stanford | -9.5W41–28 | 66.5 | W41–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/17 | USC vs Fresno State | -11.0W45–17 | 71.0 | W45–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/24 | USC at Oregon State | -5.5W17–14 | 70.5 | W17–14 | U | N |
| Sat 10/1 | USC vs Arizona State | -24.5W42–25 | 61.0 | W42–25 | O | N |
| Sat 10/8 | USC vs Washington State | -12.5W30–14 | 64.5 | W30–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/15 | USC at Utah | +3.5L42–43 | 65.0 | L42–43 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/29 | USC at Arizona | -14.0W45–37 | 74.0 | W45–37 | O | N |
| Sat 11/5 | USC vs California | -21.5W41–35 | 60.5 | W41–35 | O | N |
| Fri 11/11 | USC vs Colorado | -34.0W55–17 | 66.0 | W55–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/19 | USC at UCLA | -2.5W48–45 | 76.5 | W48–45 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/26 | USC vs Notre Dame | -4.0W38–27 | 63.5 | W38–27 | O | Y |
| Fri 12/2 | USC vs Utah | -3.0L24–47 | 67.5 | L24–47 | O | N |
| Mon 1/2 | USC vs Tulane | -1.5L45–46 | 67.0 | L45–46 | O | N |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2022 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
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
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 · 2022 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?
Fresno State Edge
Fresno State +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
USC Edge
USC +28.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
USC
2 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
USC
94.4 — 3.0 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
USC won by 28
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
Fresno State
Jeff Tedford #1
26–14 (65%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Kirby Moore
Yr 1
#1
DC
Kevin Coyle
Yr 1
#1
USC
Lincoln Riley #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Josh Henson
Yr 1
#1
DC
Alex Grinch
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 ✓