Georgia at Vanderbilt Week 7 College Football Matchup Georgia at Vanderbilt Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 14 2023 · Week 7 · 🏟 Vanderbilt Stadium Nashville, TN · Turf · 40,350 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Georgia
44
VAN +32.5
Vanderbilt
13
P&R Line Georgia -31
P&R Total O/U 56
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Georgia -32.5 · O/U 55.0
Matchup Prediction
Georgia has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Georgia entering this game.
Momentum Control
80.6%
Georgia wins
Strong
Game Control
75.9%
Georgia wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Georgia -32.5
O/U 55.0
Bovada
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Georgia · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Georgia 2023 Schedule
Georgia's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Georgia vs UT Martin-50.0W48–756.5W48–7UN
Sat 9/9Georgia vs Ball State-42.0W45–352.5W45–3UN
Sat 9/16Georgia vs South Carolina-27.0W24–1454.5W24–14UN
Sat 9/23Georgia vs UAB-40.0W49–2156.0W49–21ON
Sat 9/30Georgia at Auburn-14.0W27–2044.5W27–20ON
Sat 10/7Georgia vs Kentucky-14.5W51–1347.0W51–13OY
Sat 10/14Georgia at Vanderbilt-32.5W37–2055.0W37–20ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Georgia vs Florida-14.0W43–2050.0W43–20OY
Sat 11/4Georgia vs Missouri-15.0W30–2156.5W30–21UN
Sat 11/11Georgia vs Ole Miss-11.0W52–1759.0W52–17OY
Sat 11/18Georgia at Tennessee-9.0W38–1059.0W38–10UY
Sat 11/25Georgia at Georgia Tech-23.0W31–2359.5W31–23UN
Sat 12/2Georgia vs Alabama-5.0L24–2756.0L24–27UN
Sat 12/30Georgia vs Florida State-23.5W63–347.0W63–3OY
Vanderbilt 2023 Schedule
Vanderbilt's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/26Vanderbilt vs Hawai'i-17.0W35–2854.5W35–28ON
Sat 9/2Vanderbilt vs Alabama A&M-35.0W47–1353.5W47–13ON
Sat 9/9Vanderbilt at Wake Forest+9.5L20–3655.0L20–36ON
Sat 9/16Vanderbilt at UNLV-4.5L37–4056.5L37–40ON
Sat 9/23Vanderbilt vs Kentucky+13.5L28–4550.0L28–45ON
Sat 9/30Vanderbilt vs Missouri+14.0L21–3853.5L21–38ON
Sat 10/7Vanderbilt at Florida+18.0L14–3851.0L14–38ON
Sat 10/14Vanderbilt vs Georgia+32.5L20–3755.0L20–37OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Vanderbilt at Ole Miss+24.0L7–3362.0L7–33UN
Sat 11/4Vanderbilt vs Auburn+12.5L15–3150.0L15–31UN
Sat 11/11Vanderbilt at South Carolina+13.5L6–4753.5L6–47UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/25Vanderbilt at Tennessee+27.0L24–4858.0L24–48OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Georgia PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Georgia
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Georgia
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Georgia
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Georgia #4
+0.730
Vanderbilt #127
+0.161
Georgia Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Georgia #7
+0.951
Vanderbilt #113
+0.225
Georgia Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Georgia #67
0.161
Vanderbilt #101
0.148
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Georgia Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Georgia #3
+9.130
Vanderbilt #50
+7.544
Georgia Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Georgia #5
+0.974
Vanderbilt #123
+0.746
Georgia Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Georgia #76
70.8
Vanderbilt #61
70.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Vanderbilt 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
Georgia Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Georgia
28.6
Vanderbilt
3.7
Offense Rating
Georgia
30.0
Vanderbilt
16.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Georgia
0.0
Vanderbilt
12.8
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Georgia Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Georgia #1
3.00
Vanderbilt #86
0.83
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Georgia #3
0.20
Vanderbilt #114
0.67
Georgia +2.17
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 80.6% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Georgia Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Georgia #1
67.2
Vanderbilt #1
31.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Georgia #5
16.6
Vanderbilt #134
52.3
Georgia +36.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Georgia with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

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

Coaching Matchup
Georgia
Kirby Smart #1
84–15 (85%) · Yr 8 at school
OC Mike Bobo Yr 1 #1
DC Will Muschamp Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Vanderbilt
Clark Lea #1
9–19 (32%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Joey Lynch Yr 2 #1
DC Nick Howell 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