Utah State at Wyoming Week 8 College Football Matchup Utah State at Wyoming Matchup - Week 8
Sun, Oct 23 2022 · Week 8 · 🏟 War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY · Turf · 29,181 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Utah State
21
Wyoming
26
P&R Line Wyoming -5
P&R Total O/U 47.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Wyoming -5 · O/U 44.5
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Utah State, while Game Control favors Wyoming. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Utah State wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Wyoming wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Wyoming -5
O/U 44.5
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Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Wyoming · 73.9% ATS historically
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🛋 Wyoming Coming off BYE 🚌 Utah State 2nd straight Road Game
Utah State 2022 Schedule
Utah State's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/27Utah State vs UConn-24.0W31–2059.0W31–20UN
Sat 9/3Utah State at Alabama+42.0L0–5563.0L0–55UN
Sat 9/10Utah State vs Weber State-6.5L7–3559.5L7–35UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/24Utah State vs UNLV+3.0L24–3461.5L24–34UN
Thu 9/29Utah State at BYU+26.0L26–3860.0L26–38OY
Sat 10/8Utah State vs Air Force+11.5W34–2754.0W34–27OY
Sat 10/15Utah State at Colorado State-14.0W17–1345.5W17–13UN
Sat 10/22Utah State at Wyoming+5.0L14–2844.5L14–28UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/5Utah State vs New Mexico-14.5W27–1042.5W27–10UY
Sat 11/12Utah State at Hawai'i-10.0W41–3455.0W41–34ON
Sat 11/19Utah State vs San José State-1.0W35–3151.0W35–31OY
Fri 11/25Utah State at Boise State+17.0L23–4251.5L23–42ON
Tue 12/27Utah State vs Memphis+8.0L10–3857.0L10–38UN
Wyoming 2022 Schedule
Wyoming's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/27Wyoming at Illinois+14.0L6–3842.5L6–38ON
Sat 9/3Wyoming vs Tulsa+6.5W40–3747.0W40–37OY
Sat 9/10Wyoming vs Northern Colorado-23.5W33–1054.5W33–10UN
Fri 9/16Wyoming vs Air Force+16.5W17–1447.0W17–14UY
Sat 9/24Wyoming at BYU+21.5L24–3850.0L24–38OY
Sat 10/1Wyoming vs San José State+2.5L16–3342.5L16–33ON
Sat 10/8Wyoming at New Mexico-3.0W27–1437.0W27–14OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/22Wyoming vs Utah State-5.0W28–1444.5W28–14UY
Sat 10/29Wyoming at Hawai'i-11.5W27–2050.5W27–20UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/12Wyoming at Colorado State-8.5W14–1342.5W14–13UN
Sat 11/19Wyoming vs Boise State+14.5L17–2044.5L17–20UY
Fri 11/25Wyoming at Fresno State+15.0L0–3050.5L0–30UN
Fri 12/30Wyoming vs Ohio+3.0L27–3043.0L27–30OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Wyoming 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
→ Wyoming
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Utah State
+0.241
Wyoming
+0.292
Wyoming Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Utah State
+0.322
Wyoming
+0.310
Utah State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Utah State
0.170
Wyoming
0.142
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Utah State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Utah State
+7.048
Wyoming
+7.700
Wyoming Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Utah State
+0.790
Wyoming
+0.819
Wyoming Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Utah State
69.6
Wyoming
71.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Utah 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
Utah State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Utah State
-8.3
Wyoming
-10.7
Offense Rating
Utah State
10.0
Wyoming
13.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Utah State
18.3
Wyoming
24.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Utah State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Utah State #108
0.83
Wyoming #132
0.17
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Utah State #150
1.67
Wyoming #55
1.17
Utah State +0.67
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Wyoming Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Utah State #1
28.7
Wyoming #1
29.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Utah State #108
60.6
Wyoming #87
53.3
Wyoming +0.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 7 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
Utah State
Blake Anderson #1
11–3 (79%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Anthony Tucker Yr 2 #1
DC Ephraim Banda Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Wyoming
Craig Bohl #1
45–50 (47%) · Yr 9 at school
OC Tim Polasek Yr 2 #1
DC Jay Sawvel 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