Sat, Sep 2 2023
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Week 1
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🏟 Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA
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Turf
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70,585 cap
Utah State✈ 1,042 mi+1 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
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Lean
Game Control
50.6%
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Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Iowa -24
O/U 43.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
Utah State 2023 Schedule
Utah State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Utah State at Iowa | +24.0L14–24 | 43.5 | L14–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Utah State vs Idaho State | -24.0W78–28 | 61.0 | W78–28 | O | Y |
| Fri 9/15 | Utah State at Air Force | +9.0L21–39 | 45.5 | L21–39 | O | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Utah State vs James Madison | +5.5L38–45 | 53.5 | L38–45 | O | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Utah State at UConn | -4.0W34–33 | 50.5 | W34–33 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Utah State vs Colorado State | +3.0W44–24 | 62.0 | W44–24 | O | Y |
| Fri 10/13 | Utah State vs Fresno State | +5.5L32–37 | 56.0 | L32–37 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Utah State at San José State | +4.0L21–42 | 65.0 | L21–42 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/4 | Utah State at San Diego State | -2.0W32–24 | 56.5 | W32–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | Utah State vs Nevada | -14.5W41–24 | 54.5 | W41–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | Utah State vs Boise State | +5.5L10–45 | 62.5 | L10–45 | U | N |
| Fri 11/24 | Utah State at New Mexico | -4.5W44–41 | 58.5 | W44–41 | O | N |
| Sat 12/23 | Utah State vs Georgia State | -2.0L22–45 | 58.0 | L22–45 | O | N |
Iowa 2023 Schedule
Iowa's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Iowa vs Utah State | -24.0W24–14 | 43.5 | W24–14 | U | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Iowa at Iowa State | -3.5W20–13 | 35.5 | W20–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | Iowa vs Western Michigan | -28.5W41–10 | 43.5 | W41–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Iowa at Penn State | +14.0L0–31 | 38.5 | L0–31 | U | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Iowa vs Michigan State | -10.0W26–16 | 36.5 | W26–16 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Iowa vs Purdue | -2.5W20–14 | 38.5 | W20–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Iowa at Wisconsin | +8.0W15–6 | 33.5 | W15–6 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Iowa vs Minnesota | -3.0L10–12 | 30.5 | L10–12 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/4 | Iowa vs Northwestern | -4.5W10–7 | 30.5 | W10–7 | U | N |
| Sat 11/11 | Iowa vs Rutgers | +2.5W22–0 | 27.5 | W22–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | Iowa vs Illinois | -2.5W15–13 | 33.5 | W15–13 | U | N |
| Fri 11/24 | Iowa at Nebraska | +3.0W13–10 | 25.5 | W13–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/2 | Iowa vs Michigan | +23.5L0–26 | 35.0 | L0–26 | U | N |
| Mon 1/1 | Iowa vs Tennessee | +4.5L0–35 | 37.0 | L0–35 | U | N |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2023 season
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
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2023 season ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Utah State Edge
Utah State +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?
Utah State Edge
Utah State +0.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 0 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Iowa
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Iowa
93.2 — 5.4 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Iowa won by 10
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Iowa, 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
Utah State
Blake Anderson #1
18–12 (60%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Kyle Cefalo
Yr 1
#1
DC
Joe Cauthen
Yr 1
#1
Iowa
Kirk Ferentz #1
189–115 (62%)
· Yr 25 at school
OC
Brian Ferentz
Yr 3
#1
DC
Phil Parker
Yr 3
#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 ✓
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 ✓