NC State at UConn Week 1 College Football Matchup NC State at UConn Matchup - Week 1
Thu, Aug 31 2023 · Week 1 · 🏟 Rentschler Field East Hartford, CT · Turf · 40,000 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
NC State
33
UConn
15
P&R Line NC State -17.5
P&R Total O/U 47.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas NC State -14.5 · O/U 47.5
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
50.6%
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
NC State -14.5
O/U 47.5
Caesars Sportsbook (Colorado)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → NC State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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NC State 2023 Schedule
NC State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31NC State at UConn-14.5W24–1447.5W24–14UN
Sat 9/9NC State vs Notre Dame+7.0L24–4549.5L24–45ON
Sat 9/16NC State vs VMI-42.5W45–751.0W45–7ON
Fri 9/22NC State at Virginia-8.5W24–2147.5W24–21UN
Fri 9/29NC State vs Louisville+3.5L10–1356.5L10–13UY
Sat 10/7NC State vs Marshall-6.5W48–4144.0W48–41OY
Sat 10/14NC State at Duke+3.5L3–2444.0L3–24UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28NC State vs Clemson+9.5W24–1744.5W24–17UY
Sat 11/4NC State vs Miami+6.5W20–644.0W20–6UY
Sat 11/11NC State at Wake Forest+0.5W26–642.5W26–6UY
Sat 11/18NC State at Virginia Tech+2.5W35–2840.5W35–28OY
Sat 11/25NC State vs North Carolina+2.0W39–2055.0W39–20OY
Thu 12/28NC State vs Kansas State+3.0L19–2848.5L19–28UN
UConn 2023 Schedule
UConn's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31UConn vs NC State+14.5L14–2447.5L14–24UY
Sat 9/9UConn at Georgia State+3.0L14–3554.5L14–35UN
Sat 9/16UConn vs Florida International-7.0L17–2443.0L17–24UN
Sat 9/23UConn vs Duke+22.0L7–4145.0L7–41ON
Sat 9/30UConn vs Utah State+4.0L33–3450.5L33–34OY
Sat 10/7UConn at Rice+10.0W38–3147.5W38–31OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/21UConn vs South Florida-1.0L21–2457.0L21–24UN
Sat 10/28UConn at Boston College+14.5L14–2149.0L14–21UY
Sat 11/4UConn at Tennessee+35.0L3–5955.5L3–59ON
Sat 11/11UConn at James Madison+24.5L6–4447.5L6–44ON
Sat 11/18UConn vs Sacred Heart-25.5W31–340.5W31–3UY
Sat 11/25UConn at Massachusetts+2.5W31–1851.0W31–18UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 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
NC State #89
+0.381
UConn #111
+0.207
NC State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
NC State #95
+0.598
UConn #78
+0.393
NC State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
NC State #22
0.186
UConn #80
0.157
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
NC State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
NC State #47
+7.992
UConn #106
+7.065
NC State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
NC State #100
+0.861
UConn #96
+0.786
NC State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
NC State #49
69.9
UConn #115
72.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
NC State Edge
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
NC State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
NC State
6.6
UConn
-2.8
Offense Rating
NC State
18.2
UConn
13.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
NC State
11.6
UConn
16.1
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
NC State #56
0.00
UConn #132
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
NC State #30
0.00
UConn #106
0.00
NC 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? NC State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
NC State #1
0.0
UConn #1
0.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
NC State #26
0.0
UConn #119
0.0
NC State +0.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 0 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on UConn, 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
NC State
Dave Doeren #1
74–55 (58%) · Yr 11 at school
OC Robert Anae Yr 1 #1
DC Tony Gibson Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
UConn
Jim L. Mora #1
6–10 (38%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Nick Charlton Yr 2 #1
DC Lou Spanos 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