Samford at Auburn Week 3 College Football Matchup Samford at Auburn Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 16 2023 · Week 3 · 🏟 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL · Turf · 87,451 cap
Samford✈ 96 miSame TZ
Away
13 45
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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
Samford
24
Auburn
34
P&R Line Auburn -9.5
P&R Total O/U 57.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Auburn -37.5 · O/U 62.0
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%
Auburn wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Auburn -37.5
O/U 62.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Samford 2023 Schedule
Samford's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/16Samford at Auburn+37.5L13–4562.0L13–45UY
Auburn 2023 Schedule
Auburn's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Auburn vs Massachusetts-35.0W59–1452.0W59–14OY
Sat 9/9Auburn at California-5.0W14–1055.5W14–10UN
Sat 9/16Auburn vs Samford-37.5W45–1362.0W45–13UN
Sat 9/23Auburn at Texas A&M+9.5L10–2751.0L10–27UN
Sat 9/30Auburn vs Georgia+14.0L20–2744.5L20–27OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14Auburn at LSU+11.0L18–4860.0L18–48ON
Sat 10/21Auburn vs Ole Miss+6.5L21–2855.5L21–28UN
Sat 10/28Auburn vs Mississippi State-6.5W27–1340.0W27–13UY
Sat 11/4Auburn at Vanderbilt-12.5W31–1550.0W31–15UY
Sat 11/11Auburn at Arkansas+2.5W48–1046.5W48–10OY
Sat 11/18Auburn vs New Mexico State-25.5L10–3148.5L10–31UN
Sat 11/25Auburn vs Alabama+14.0L24–2748.0L24–27OY
Sat 12/30Auburn vs Maryland-4.0L13–3147.5L13–31UN
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Samford Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Samford
0.00
Auburn #69
0.82
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Samford
0.00
Auburn #101
1.36
Samford +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? Auburn Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Samford #136
5.2
Auburn #92
35.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Samford #137
86.4
Auburn #95
50.1
Auburn +30.3
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: 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