Utah at Arizona State Week 4 College Football Matchup Utah at Arizona State Matchup - Week 4
Sun, Sep 25 2022 · Week 4 · 🏟 Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ · Turf · 56,232 cap
Utah✈ 506 mi-1 hr TZ
Away
34 13
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Utah
39
UTAH -16.5
Arizona State
18
P&R Line Utah -21
P&R Total O/U 56.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Utah -16.5 · O/U 54.0
Matchup Prediction
Utah has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Utah entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Utah wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Utah wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Utah -16.5
O/U 54.0
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Utah · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Arizona State 2nd straight Home Game
Utah 2022 Schedule
Utah's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Utah at Florida-2.5L26–2952.0L26–29ON
Sat 9/10Utah vs Southern Utah-45.5W73–758.5W73–7OY
Sat 9/17Utah vs San Diego State-21.5W35–748.0W35–7UY
Sat 9/24Utah at Arizona State-16.5W34–1354.0W34–13UY
Sat 10/1Utah vs Oregon State-10.5W42–1654.0W42–16OY
Sat 10/8Utah at UCLA-3.0L32–4264.5L32–42ON
Sat 10/15Utah vs USC-3.5W43–4265.0W43–42ON
— Bye Week —
Thu 10/27Utah at Washington State-7.5W21–1756.5W21–17UN
Sat 11/5Utah vs Arizona-17.5W45–2067.5W45–20UY
Sat 11/12Utah vs Stanford-23.5W42–754.0W42–7UY
Sat 11/19Utah at Oregon-2.5L17–2060.0L17–20UN
Sat 11/26Utah at Colorado-30.0W63–2152.0W63–21OY
Fri 12/2Utah vs USC+3.0W47–2467.5W47–24OY
Mon 1/2Utah vs Penn State+1.5L21–3555.5L21–35ON
Arizona State 2022 Schedule
Arizona State's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/1Arizona State vs Northern Arizona-25.5W40–352.5W40–3UY
Sat 9/10Arizona State at Oklahoma State+12.0L17–3458.5L17–34UN
Sat 9/17Arizona State vs Eastern Michigan-20.5L21–3056.5L21–30UN
Sat 9/24Arizona State vs Utah+16.5L13–3454.0L13–34UN
Sat 10/1Arizona State at USC+24.5L25–4261.0L25–42OY
Sat 10/8Arizona State vs Washington+13.5W45–3856.0W45–38OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/22Arizona State at Stanford+3.0L14–1552.0L14–15UY
Sat 10/29Arizona State at Colorado-13.0W42–3449.0W42–34ON
Sat 11/5Arizona State vs UCLA+11.0L36–5066.5L36–50ON
Sat 11/12Arizona State at Washington State+9.5L18–2859.5L18–28UN
Sat 11/19Arizona State vs Oregon State+7.5L7–3153.5L7–31UN
Fri 11/25Arizona State at Arizona+4.0L35–3866.5L35–38OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Utah PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Utah
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Utah
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Utah
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Utah
+0.551
Arizona State
+0.401
Utah Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Utah
+0.508
Arizona State
+0.544
Arizona State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Utah
0.192
Arizona State
0.169
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Utah Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Utah
+8.562
Arizona State
+8.084
Utah Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Utah
+0.983
Arizona State
+0.833
Utah Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Utah
67.8
Arizona State
73.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Utah Edge
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
Utah Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Utah
7.7
Arizona State
7.2
Offense Rating
Utah
18.2
Arizona State
21.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Utah
10.6
Arizona State
14.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Utah Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Utah #34
1.00
Arizona State #88
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Utah #33
0.00
Arizona State #79
2.00
Utah +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? Utah Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Utah #1
76.7
Arizona State #1
50.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Utah #27
9.8
Arizona State #114
38.9
Utah +26.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Utah with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

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

Coaching Matchup
Utah
Kyle Whittingham #1
144–70 (67%) · Yr 18 at school
OC Andy Ludwig Yr 2 #1
DC Morgan Scalley Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Arizona State
Herm Edwards #1
25–18 (58%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Glenn Thomas Yr 1 #1
DC Donnie Henderson 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