Virginia Tech at NC State Week 9 College Football Matchup Virginia Tech at NC State Matchup - Week 9
Thu, Oct 27 2022 · Week 9 · 🏟 Carter-Finley Stadium Raleigh, NC · Turf · 57,583 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Virginia Tech
12
NC State
31
P&R Line NC State -19
P&R Total O/U 42
Confidence 90 High
Vegas NC State -13 · O/U 39.0
Matchup Prediction
NC State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor NC State entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
NC State wins
Solid
Game Control
67.1%
NC State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
NC State -13
O/U 39.0
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → NC State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 NC State Coming off BYE 🛋 Virginia Tech Coming off BYE
Virginia Tech 2022 Schedule
Virginia Tech's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/2Virginia Tech at Old Dominion-6.0L17–2048.5L17–20UN
Sat 9/10Virginia Tech vs Boston College-2.5W27–1045.0W27–10UY
Sat 9/17Virginia Tech vs Wofford-39.0W27–745.0W27–7UN
Thu 9/22Virginia Tech vs West Virginia+2.0L10–3349.5L10–33UN
Sat 10/1Virginia Tech at North Carolina+9.5L10–4157.0L10–41UN
Sat 10/8Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh+14.5L29–4542.0L29–45ON
Sat 10/15Virginia Tech vs Miami+9.0L14–2048.5L14–20UY
— Bye Week —
Thu 10/27Virginia Tech at NC State+13.0L21–2239.0L21–22OY
Sat 11/5Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech-4.0L27–2840.5L27–28ON
Sat 11/12Virginia Tech at Duke+10.0L7–2450.0L7–24UN
Sat 11/19Virginia Tech at Liberty+10.5W23–2246.0W23–22UY
Sat 11/26Virginia Tech vs Virginia-1.540.0
NC State 2022 Schedule
NC State's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3NC State at East Carolina-12.5W21–2052.0W21–20UN
Sat 9/10NC State vs Charleston Southern-45.5W55–355.0W55–3OY
Sat 9/17NC State vs Texas Tech-10.5W27–1455.5W27–14UY
Sat 9/24NC State vs UConn-38.5W41–1048.0W41–10ON
Sat 10/1NC State at Clemson+6.5L20–3046.0L20–30ON
Sat 10/8NC State vs Florida State-3.5W19–1750.5W19–17UN
Sat 10/15NC State at Syracuse+3.0L9–2442.5L9–24UN
— Bye Week —
Thu 10/27NC State vs Virginia Tech-13.0W22–2139.0W22–21ON
Sat 11/5NC State vs Wake Forest+3.0W30–2154.0W30–21UY
Sat 11/12NC State vs Boston College-18.0L20–2141.0L20–21UN
Sat 11/19NC State at Louisville+4.0L10–2543.0L10–25UN
Fri 11/25NC State at North Carolina+6.5W30–2756.0W30–27OY
Fri 12/30NC State vs Maryland-2.5L12–1645.0L12–16UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
NC State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ NC State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ NC State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ NC State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Virginia Tech
+0.206
NC State
+0.298
NC State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Virginia Tech
+0.343
NC State
+0.493
NC State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Virginia Tech
0.185
NC State
0.189
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
NC State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Virginia Tech
+6.006
NC State
+7.376
NC State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Virginia Tech
+0.727
NC State
+0.769
NC State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Virginia Tech
71.6
NC State
68.4
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
NC 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
NC State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Virginia Tech
5.9
NC State
6.6
Offense Rating
Virginia Tech
18.3
NC State
18.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Virginia Tech
12.4
NC State
11.6
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? NC State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Virginia Tech #87
0.33
NC State #83
1.86
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Virginia Tech #114
1.83
NC State #7
0.14
NC State +1.52
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? NC State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Virginia Tech #1
41.9
NC State #1
58.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Virginia Tech #86
48.2
NC State #52
31.7
NC State +16.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
NC State
2 — 1 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
NC State
49.2 — 31.1 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
NC State won by 1
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on NC State 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
Virginia Tech
Brent Pry #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Tyler Bowen Yr 1 #1
DC Chris Marve Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
NC State
Dave Doeren #1
64–49 (57%) · Yr 10 at school
OC Tim Beck* Yr 2 #1
DC Tony Gibson 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: 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