Nevada at New Mexico State Week 1 College Football Matchup Nevada at New Mexico State Matchup - Week 1
Sun, Aug 28 2022 · Week 1 · 🏟 Aggie Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM · Turf · 30,343 cap
Nevada✈ 886 mi+1 hr TZ
Away
23 12
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Nevada
20
New Mexico State
29
P&R Line New Mexico State -9.5
P&R Total O/U 49
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Nevada -7 · O/U 48.0
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Nevada -7
O/U 48.0
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Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → New Mexico State · 73.9% ATS historically
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Nevada 2022 Schedule
Nevada's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/27Nevada at New Mexico State-7.0W23–1248.0W23–12UY
Sat 9/3Nevada vs Texas State+2.0W38–1451.5W38–14OY
Sat 9/10Nevada vs Incarnate Word-4.0L41–5561.5L41–55ON
Sat 9/17Nevada at Iowa+24.0L0–2739.0L0–27UN
Fri 9/23Nevada at Air Force+24.0L20–4847.0L20–48ON
— Bye Week —
Fri 10/7Nevada vs Colorado State-3.5L14–1744.0L14–17UN
Sat 10/15Nevada at Hawai'i-6.5L16–3151.5L16–31UN
Sat 10/22Nevada vs San Diego State+7.5L7–2336.0L7–23UN
Sat 10/29Nevada at San José State+24.5L28–3544.5L28–35OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/12Nevada vs Boise State+21.0L3–4147.0L3–41UN
Sat 11/19Nevada vs Fresno State+22.5L14–4154.0L14–41ON
Sat 11/26Nevada at UNLV+12.5L22–2749.0L22–27UY
New Mexico State 2022 Schedule
New Mexico State's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/27New Mexico State vs Nevada+7.0L12–2348.0L12–23UN
Thu 9/1New Mexico State at Minnesota+36.0L0–3852.5L0–38UN
Sat 9/10New Mexico State at UTEP+17.0L13–2046.5L13–20UY
Sat 9/17New Mexico State at Wisconsin+38.0L7–6645.5L7–66ON
Sat 9/24New Mexico State vs Hawai'i-4.5W45–2653.0W45–26OY
Sat 10/1New Mexico State vs Florida International-15.0L7–2154.0L7–21UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/15New Mexico State vs New Mexico+7.0W21–938.5W21–9UY
Sat 10/22New Mexico State vs San José State+21.043.0
Sat 10/29New Mexico State at Massachusetts-1.0W23–1339.0W23–13UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/12New Mexico State vs Lamar-22.0W51–1448.5W51–14OY
Sat 11/19New Mexico State at Missouri+29.0L14–4546.5L14–45ON
Sat 11/26New Mexico State at Liberty+24.0W49–1451.0W49–14OY
Sat 12/3New Mexico State vs Valparaiso-31.5W65–355.0W65–3OY
Mon 12/26New Mexico State vs Bowling Green+3.0W24–1951.0W24–19UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
New Mexico State 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ New Mexico State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Nevada
+0.205
New Mexico State
+0.440
New Mexico State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Nevada
+0.312
New Mexico State
+0.602
New Mexico State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Nevada
0.187
New Mexico State
0.168
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Nevada Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Nevada
+6.708
New Mexico State
+8.147
New Mexico State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Nevada
+0.778
New Mexico State
+0.805
New Mexico State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Nevada
72.8
New Mexico State
71.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
New Mexico State 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
New Mexico State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Nevada
-21.6
New Mexico State
-14.9
Offense Rating
Nevada
4.5
New Mexico State
6.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Nevada
26.1
New Mexico State
21.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Nevada Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Nevada #123
0.00
New Mexico State #126
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Nevada #124
0.00
New Mexico State #130
0.00
Nevada +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 0 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Nevada Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Nevada #1
0.0
New Mexico State #1
0.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Nevada #128
0.0
New Mexico State #90
0.0
Nevada +0.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 0 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on New Mexico State, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.

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

Coaching Matchup
Nevada
Ken Wilson #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Derek Sage Yr 1 #1
DC Kwame Agyeman Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
New Mexico State
Jerry Kill #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Tim Beck Yr 1 #1
DC Nate Dreiling 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