Matchup Prediction
Liberty
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Liberty entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Liberty wins
Solid
Game Control
67.1%
Liberty wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Liberty -26.5
O/U 52.5
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Liberty
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Akron 2022 Schedule
Akron's 2022 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9/1 | Akron vs St. Francis (PA) | -12 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/10 | Akron at Michigan State | +34.5L0–52 | 56.0 | L0–52 | U | N |
| Sat 9/17 | Akron at Tennessee | +47.5L6–63 | 67.0 | L6–63 | O | N |
| Sat 9/24 | Akron at Liberty | +26.5L12–21 | 52.5 | L12–21 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/1 | Akron vs Bowling Green | +9.0L28–31 | 49.5 | L28–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/8 | Akron at Ohio | +10.0L34–55 | 58.5 | L34–55 | O | N |
| Sat 10/15 | Akron vs Central Michigan | +12.0L21–28 | 60.5 | L21–28 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/22 | Akron at Kent State | +16.0L27–33 | 65.0 | L27–33 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/29 | Akron vs Miami (OH) | +9.0L9–27 | 51.5 | L9–27 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 11/8 | Akron vs Eastern Michigan | +6.5L28–34 | 57.0 | L28–34 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/19 | Akron at Buffalo | +14.0 | 43.5 | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/26 | Akron at Northern Illinois | +9.5W44–12 | 51.5 | W44–12 | O | Y |
| Fri 12/2 | Akron at Buffalo | +12.0L22–23 | 55.0 | L22–23 | U | Y |
Liberty 2022 Schedule
Liberty's 2022 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/3 | Liberty at Southern Miss | -3.5W29–27 | 50.0 | W29–27 | O | N |
| Sat 9/10 | Liberty vs UAB | +6.0W21–14 | 50.0 | W21–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/17 | Liberty at Wake Forest | +17.5L36–37 | 64.0 | L36–37 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/24 | Liberty vs Akron | -26.5W21–12 | 52.5 | W21–12 | U | N |
| Sat 10/1 | Liberty at Old Dominion | -3.5W38–24 | 48.0 | W38–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/8 | Liberty at Massachusetts | -22.5W42–24 | 45.5 | W42–24 | O | N |
| Sat 10/15 | Liberty vs Gardner-Webb | -24.5W21–20 | 55.0 | W21–20 | U | N |
| Sat 10/22 | Liberty vs BYU | +7.0W41–14 | 58.0 | W41–14 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/5 | Liberty at Arkansas | +14.5W21–19 | 61.5 | W21–19 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/12 | Liberty at UConn | -13.5L33–36 | 45.0 | L33–36 | O | N |
| Sat 11/19 | Liberty vs Virginia Tech | -10.5L22–23 | 46.0 | L22–23 | U | N |
| Sat 11/26 | Liberty vs New Mexico State | -24.0L14–49 | 51.0 | L14–49 | O | N |
| Tue 12/20 | Liberty vs Toledo | +4.0L19–21 | 51.5 | L19–21 | U | Y |
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
All 4 Agree
→ Liberty
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Liberty
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Liberty
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?
Liberty Edge
Liberty +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Liberty Edge
Liberty +13.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% 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 Liberty with a moderate edge in both. This is the strongest ATS signal in our backtest: teams in this situation have covered 55.8% of the time (n=113).
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Akron
Joe Moorhead #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Joe Moorhead
Yr 1
#1
DC
Tim Tibesar
Yr 1
#1
Liberty
Hugh Freeze #1
26–11 (70%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Kent Austin
Yr 2
#1
DC
Josh Aldridge
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 ✓