Richmond at Michigan State Week 2 College Football Matchup Richmond at Michigan State Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 9 2023 · Week 2 · 🏟 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI · Turf · 75,005 cap
Richmond✈ 510 miSame TZ
Away
14 45
Final
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2023 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2022 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Richmond
26
Michigan State
22
P&R Line Richmond -3.5
P&R Total O/U 47.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Michigan State -29.5 · O/U 43.5
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
76%
Michigan State wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Michigan State -29.5
O/U 43.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
🏠 Michigan State 2nd straight Home Game
Richmond 2023 Schedule
Richmond's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/9Richmond at Michigan State+29.5L14–4543.5L14–45ON
Michigan State 2023 Schedule
Michigan State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/1Michigan State vs Central Michigan-14.0W31–745.0W31–7UY
Sat 9/9Michigan State vs Richmond-29.5W45–1443.5W45–14OY
Sat 9/16Michigan State vs Washington+14.5L7–4157.0L7–41UN
Sat 9/23Michigan State vs Maryland+7.0L9–3152.5L9–31UN
Sat 9/30Michigan State at Iowa+10.0L16–2636.5L16–26OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14Michigan State at Rutgers+4.0L24–2738.5L24–27OY
Sat 10/21Michigan State vs Michigan+25.5L0–4947.0L0–49ON
Sat 10/28Michigan State at Minnesota+6.5L12–2741.5L12–27UN
Sat 11/4Michigan State vs Nebraska+3.0W20–1734.5W20–17OY
Sat 11/11Michigan State at Ohio State+30.5L3–3848.5L3–38UN
Sat 11/18Michigan State at Indiana+3.5W24–2147.5W24–21UY
Fri 11/24Michigan State vs Penn State+20.0L0–4242.0L0–42UN
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Richmond Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Richmond
0.00
Michigan State #96
1.08
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Richmond
0.00
Michigan State #133
1.58
Richmond +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Michigan State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Richmond #140
2.3
Michigan State #120
29.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Richmond #137
87.9
Michigan State #115
61.6
Michigan State +27.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
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