California at Colorado Week 7 College Football Matchup California at Colorado Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 15 2022 · Week 7 · 🏟 Folsom Field Boulder, CO · Turf · 50,183 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
California
34
Colorado
19
P&R Line California -15
P&R Total O/U 52
Confidence 90 High
Vegas California -15 · O/U 49.0
Matchup Prediction
California has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor California entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
California wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
California wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
California -15
O/U 49.0
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → California · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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California 2022 Schedule
California's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3California vs UC Davis-14.0W34–1344.0W34–13OY
Sat 9/10California vs UNLV-12.0W20–1449.5W20–14UN
Sat 9/17California at Notre Dame+13.5L17–2441.5L17–24UY
Sat 9/24California vs Arizona-3.5W49–3150.0W49–31OY
Sat 10/1California at Washington State+4.0L9–2852.5L9–28UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/15California at Colorado-15.0L13–2049.0L13–20UN
Sat 10/22California vs Washington+7.5L21–2854.5L21–28UY
Sat 10/29California vs Oregon+16.5L24–4256.5L24–42ON
Sat 11/5California at USC+21.5L35–4160.5L35–41OY
Sat 11/12California at Oregon State+11.5L10–3847.0L10–38ON
Sat 11/19California vs Stanford-5.0W27–2046.0W27–20OY
Fri 11/25California vs UCLA+11.5L28–3562.5L28–35OY
Colorado 2022 Schedule
Colorado's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/2Colorado vs TCU+13.5L13–3859.0L13–38UN
Sat 9/10Colorado at Air Force+17.5L10–4150.0L10–41ON
Sat 9/17Colorado at Minnesota+28.0L7–4947.5L7–49ON
Sat 9/24Colorado vs UCLA+22.0L17–4557.0L17–45ON
Sat 10/1Colorado at Arizona+17.5L20–4357.5L20–43ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/15Colorado vs California+15.0W20–1349.0W20–13UY
Sat 10/22Colorado at Oregon State+23.0L9–4247.5L9–42ON
Sat 10/29Colorado vs Arizona State+13.0L34–4249.0L34–42OY
Sat 11/5Colorado vs Oregon+31.0L10–4962.5L10–49UN
Fri 11/11Colorado at USC+34.0L17–5566.0L17–55ON
Sat 11/19Colorado at Washington+30.5L7–5461.5L7–54UN
Sat 11/26Colorado vs Utah+30.0L21–6352.0L21–63ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
California PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ California
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ California
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ California
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
California
+0.600
Colorado
+0.214
California Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
California
+0.800
Colorado
+0.346
California Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
California
0.130
Colorado
0.129
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
California Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
California
+8.711
Colorado
+7.249
California Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
California
+0.913
Colorado
+0.857
California Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
California
74.2
Colorado
73.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Colorado 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
California Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
California
5.3
Colorado
0.1
Offense Rating
California
19.2
Colorado
15.7
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
California
13.9
Colorado
15.6
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? California Edge
Avg sequences created per game
California #128
0.75
Colorado #136
0.20
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
California #35
0.75
Colorado #149
2.60
California +0.55
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? California Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
California #1
47.2
Colorado #1
2.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
California #101
37.2
Colorado #139
94.7
California +44.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on California 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
California
Justin Wilcox #1
26–28 (48%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Bill Musgrave Yr 2 #1
DC Peter Sirmon Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Colorado
Karl Dorrell #1
8–10 (44%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Mike Sanford Jr. Yr 1 #1
DC Chris Wilson Yr 2 #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