Air Force at UNLV Week 7 College Football Matchup Air Force at UNLV Matchup - Week 7
Sun, Oct 16 2022 · Week 7 · 🏟 Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, NV · Turf · 65,000 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Air Force
32
UNLV
18
P&R Line Air Force -13.5
P&R Total O/U 49.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Air Force -10 · O/U 50.0
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
75.9%
Air Force wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Air Force -10
O/U 50.0
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Air Force · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🚌 Air Force 2nd straight Road Game
Air Force 2022 Schedule
Air Force's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3Air Force vs Northern Iowa-14.5W48–1746.5W48–17OY
Sat 9/10Air Force vs Colorado-17.5W41–1050.0W41–10OY
Fri 9/16Air Force at Wyoming-16.5L14–1747.0L14–17UN
Fri 9/23Air Force vs Nevada-24.0W48–2047.0W48–20OY
Sat 10/1Air Force vs Navy-14.0W13–1038.0W13–10UN
Sat 10/8Air Force at Utah State-11.5L27–3454.0L27–34ON
Sat 10/15Air Force at UNLV-10.0W42–750.0W42–7UY
Sat 10/22Air Force vs Boise State-2.5L14–1946.5L14–19UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/5Air Force vs Army-7.0W13–740.5W13–7UN
Sat 11/12Air Force vs New Mexico-21.0W35–337.5W35–3OY
Sat 11/19Air Force vs Colorado State-22.0W24–1243.0W24–12UN
Sat 11/26Air Force at San Diego State-2.0W13–343.5W13–3UY
Thu 12/22Air Force vs Baylor+3.5W30–1542.0W30–15OY
UNLV 2022 Schedule
UNLV's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/27UNLV vs Idaho State-23.0W52–2150.0W52–21OY
Sat 9/10UNLV at California+12.0L14–2049.5L14–20UY
Sat 9/17UNLV vs North Texas-2.5W58–2762.5W58–27OY
Sat 9/24UNLV at Utah State-3.0W34–2461.5W34–24UY
Fri 9/30UNLV vs New Mexico-14.0W31–2044.0W31–20ON
Fri 10/7UNLV at San José State+6.5L7–4051.5L7–40UN
Sat 10/15UNLV vs Air Force+10.0L7–4250.0L7–42UN
Sat 10/22UNLV at Notre Dame+26.0L21–4446.5L21–44OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/5UNLV at San Diego State+5.0L10–1447.0L10–14UY
Fri 11/11UNLV vs Fresno State+9.0L30–3761.5L30–37OY
Sat 11/19UNLV at Hawai'i-11.0L25–3156.5L25–31UN
Sat 11/26UNLV vs Nevada-12.5W27–2249.0W27–22UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Air Force PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Air Force
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Air Force
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Air Force
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Air Force
+0.497
UNLV
+0.296
Air Force Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Air Force
+0.858
UNLV
+0.419
Air Force Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Air Force
0.197
UNLV
0.163
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Air Force Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Air Force
+7.869
UNLV
+7.344
Air Force Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Air Force
+0.945
UNLV
+0.798
Air Force Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Air Force
70.4
UNLV
72.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Air Force 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
UNLV Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Air Force
-8.3
UNLV
2.0
Offense Rating
Air Force
8.5
UNLV
17.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Air Force
16.9
UNLV
15.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum?
Avg sequences created per game
Air Force #37
1.40
UNLV #91
1.40
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Air Force #16
0.20
UNLV #113
1.40
Air Force +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Air Force Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Air Force #1
80.9
UNLV #1
50.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Air Force #7
12.3
UNLV #97
38.7
Air Force +30.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.

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

Coaching Matchup
Air Force
Troy Calhoun #1
111–75 (60%) · Yr 16 at school
OC Mike Thiessen Yr 2 #1
DC Brian Knorr Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
UNLV
Marcus Arroyo #1
2–16 (11%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Nick Holz Yr 1 #1
DC Keith Heyward 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: 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