SMU at BYU Week 1 College Football Matchup SMU at BYU Matchup - Week 1
Sun, Dec 18 2022 · Postseason · Neutral Site · 🏟 University Stadium Albuquerque, NM · Turf · 39,224 cap
SMU✈ 584 mi-1 hr TZ BYU✈ 451 miSame TZ
Away (Neutral)
23 24
Final
BYU
Home (Neutral)
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
SMU
36
SMU -4.5
BYU
30
P&R Line SMU -6
P&R Total O/U 65.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas SMU -4.5 · O/U 65.0
Matchup Prediction
SMU has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor SMU entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
SMU wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
SMU wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
SMU -4.5
O/U 65.0
Bovada
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
SMU 2022 Schedule
SMU's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3SMU at North Texas-9.5W48–1067.5W48–10UY
Sat 9/10SMU vs Lamar-48.5W45–1666.0W45–16UN
Sat 9/17SMU at Maryland+3.0L27–3474.0L27–34UN
Sat 9/24SMU vs TCU+2.5L34–4272.0L34–42ON
— Bye Week —
Wed 10/5SMU at UCF+3.0L19–4165.0L19–41UN
Fri 10/14SMU vs Navy-12.5W40–3459.0W40–34ON
Sat 10/22SMU vs Cincinnati+3.5L27–2959.5L27–29UY
Sat 10/29SMU at Tulsa-1.0W45–3463.5W45–34OY
Sat 11/5SMU vs Houston-3.5W77–6366.0W77–63OY
Sat 11/12SMU at South Florida-17.5W41–2372.5W41–23UY
Thu 11/17SMU at Tulane+3.5L24–5965.0L24–59ON
Sat 11/26SMU vs Memphis-4.5W34–3169.0W34–31UN
Sat 12/17SMU vs BYU-4.5L23–2465.0L23–24UN
BYU 2022 Schedule
BYU's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/3BYU at South Florida-11.0W50–2158.5W50–21OY
Sat 9/10BYU vs Baylor-2.5W26–2054.5W26–20UY
Sat 9/17BYU at Oregon+3.5L20–4158.0L20–41ON
Sat 9/24BYU vs Wyoming-21.5W38–2450.0W38–24ON
Thu 9/29BYU vs Utah State-26.0W38–2660.0W38–26ON
Sat 10/8BYU vs Notre Dame+4.0L20–2851.0L20–28UN
Sat 10/15BYU vs Arkansas-1.0L35–5266.5L35–52ON
Sat 10/22BYU at Liberty-7.0L14–4158.0L14–41UN
Fri 10/28BYU vs East Carolina-3.0L24–2764.0L24–27UN
Sat 11/5BYU at Boise State+9.5W31–2854.5W31–28OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/19BYU vs Utah Tech-23
Sat 11/26BYU at Stanford-6.0W35–2657.5W35–26OY
Sat 12/17BYU vs SMU+4.5W24–2365.0W24–23UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
BYU 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
SMU
+0.509
BYU
+0.566
BYU Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
SMU
+0.679
BYU
+0.706
BYU Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
SMU
0.131
BYU
0.129
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
SMU Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
SMU
+9.230
BYU
+8.655
SMU Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
SMU
+0.931
BYU
+0.886
SMU Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
SMU
70.3
BYU
72.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
SMU 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
SMU Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
SMU
15.2
BYU
14.5
Offense Rating
SMU
25.0
BYU
21.4
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
SMU
9.8
BYU
7.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? SMU Edge
Avg sequences created per game
SMU #50
1.64
BYU #71
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
SMU #69
1.18
BYU #92
1.25
SMU +0.64
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 12 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? SMU Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
SMU #1
55.8
BYU #1
47.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
SMU #59
34.1
BYU #57
34.9
SMU +8.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 12 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on SMU. Teams with this edge profile have covered 50.3% historically — essentially a coin flip against the spread.

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

Coaching Matchup
SMU
Rhett Lashlee #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Casey Woods Yr 1 #1
DC Scott Symons Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
BYU
Kalani Sitake #1
48–29 (62%) · Yr 7 at school
OC Aaron Roderick Yr 2 #1
DC Ilaisa Tuiaki 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