Purdue at Syracuse Week 3 College Football Matchup Purdue at Syracuse Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 17 2022 · Week 3 · 🏟 Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY · Turf · 49,250 cap
Purdue✈ 583 miSame TZ
Away
29 32
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Purdue
29
Syracuse
27
P&R Line Purdue -2.5
P&R Total O/U 56
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Syracuse -1.5 · O/U 59.5
Matchup Prediction
Syracuse has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Syracuse entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Syracuse wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
Syracuse wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Syracuse -1.5
O/U 59.5
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Advanced Stats
3 factors agree (PPA + PPO + Havoc) → Syracuse · 82.4% ATS historically
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Purdue 2022 Schedule
Purdue's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/1Purdue vs Penn State+3.5L31–3553.5L31–35ON
Sat 9/10Purdue vs Indiana State-37.0W56–054.0W56–0OY
Sat 9/17Purdue at Syracuse+1.5L29–3259.5L29–32ON
Sat 9/24Purdue vs Florida Atlantic-16.0W28–2657.0W28–26UN
Sat 10/1Purdue at Minnesota+9.0W20–1053.0W20–10UY
Sat 10/8Purdue at Maryland+3.0W31–2959.5W31–29OY
Sat 10/15Purdue vs Nebraska-14.0W43–3756.0W43–37ON
Sat 10/22Purdue at Wisconsin+1.5L24–3551.5L24–35ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/5Purdue vs Iowa-3.5L3–2439.5L3–24UN
Sat 11/12Purdue at Illinois+6.0W31–2444.0W31–24OY
Sat 11/19Purdue vs Northwestern-17.5W17–944.5W17–9UN
Sat 11/26Purdue at Indiana-10.0W30–1652.5W30–16UY
Sat 12/3Purdue vs Michigan+16.0L22–4353.0L22–43ON
Mon 1/2Purdue vs LSU+15.0L7–6354.0L7–63ON
Syracuse 2022 Schedule
Syracuse's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Syracuse vs Louisville+6.0W31–755.0W31–7UY
Sat 9/10Syracuse at UConn-23.5W48–1449.5W48–14OY
Sat 9/17Syracuse vs Purdue-1.5W32–2959.5W32–29OY
Fri 9/23Syracuse vs Virginia-9.5W22–2053.5W22–20UN
Sat 10/1Syracuse vs Wagner-54.0W59–062.5W59–0UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/15Syracuse vs NC State-3.0W24–942.5W24–9UY
Sat 10/22Syracuse at Clemson+14.0L21–2750.0L21–27UY
Sat 10/29Syracuse vs Notre Dame-1.0L24–4148.0L24–41ON
Sat 11/5Syracuse at Pittsburgh+3.5L9–1947.5L9–19UN
Sat 11/12Syracuse vs Florida State+7.5L3–3851.0L3–38UN
Sat 11/19Syracuse at Wake Forest+9.5L35–4558.5L35–45ON
Sat 11/26Syracuse at Boston College-10.5W32–2347.0W32–23ON
Thu 12/29Syracuse vs Minnesota+10.5L20–2845.0L20–28OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Syracuse 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
3 Agree
→ Syracuse
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Purdue
+0.277
Syracuse
+0.342
Syracuse Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Purdue
+0.422
Syracuse
+0.443
Syracuse Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Purdue
0.165
Syracuse
0.165
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Even
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Purdue
+6.943
Syracuse
+8.216
Syracuse Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Purdue
+0.902
Syracuse
+0.858
Purdue Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Purdue
71.5
Syracuse
69.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Syracuse 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
Syracuse Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Purdue
-3.9
Syracuse
-2.2
Offense Rating
Purdue
13.6
Syracuse
16.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Purdue
17.4
Syracuse
18.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Syracuse Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Purdue #55
0.00
Syracuse #53
1.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Purdue #55
2.00
Syracuse #32
0.00
Syracuse +1.50
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Syracuse Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Purdue #1
62.2
Syracuse #1
85.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Purdue #70
23.7
Syracuse #76
6.9
Syracuse +23.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Syracuse 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
Purdue
Jeff Brohm #1
28–29 (49%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Brian Brohm Yr 2 #1
DC Ron English Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Syracuse
Dino Babers #1
29–43 (40%) · Yr 7 at school
OC Robert Anae Yr 1 #1
DC Tony White 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