Sat, Oct 21 2023
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Week 8
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🏟 Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Frank Broyles Field
Fayetteville, AR
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Turf
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72,000 cap
Mississippi State✈ 354 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Arkansas,
while Game Control favors Mississippi State.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Arkansas wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Mississippi State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Arkansas -6.5
O/U 46.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Arkansas
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Mississippi State 2023 Schedule
Mississippi State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Mississippi State vs SE Louisiana | -31.5W48–7 | 59.5 | W48–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Mississippi State vs Arizona | -9.0W31–24 | 60.0 | W31–24 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Mississippi State vs LSU | +9.5L14–41 | 54.0 | L14–41 | O | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Mississippi State at South Carolina | +6.0L30–37 | 46.5 | L30–37 | O | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Mississippi State vs Alabama | +16.5L17–40 | 45.0 | L17–40 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Mississippi State vs Western Michigan | -21.5W41–28 | 54.5 | W41–28 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/21 | Mississippi State at Arkansas | +6.5W7–3 | 46.5 | W7–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/28 | Mississippi State at Auburn | +6.5L13–27 | 40.0 | L13–27 | U | N |
| Sat 11/4 | Mississippi State vs Kentucky | +5.5L3–24 | 44.5 | L3–24 | U | N |
| Sat 11/11 | Mississippi State at Texas A&M | +16.5L10–51 | 40.5 | L10–51 | O | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Mississippi State vs Southern Miss | -18.5W41–20 | 47.5 | W41–20 | O | Y |
| Thu 11/23 | Mississippi State vs Ole Miss | +11.0L7–17 | 56.0 | L7–17 | U | Y |
Arkansas 2023 Schedule
Arkansas's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Arkansas vs Western Carolina | -38.0W56–13 | 61.0 | W56–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Arkansas vs Kent State | -38.0W28–6 | 57.5 | W28–6 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Arkansas vs BYU | -9.0L31–38 | 48.0 | L31–38 | O | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Arkansas at LSU | +17.5L31–34 | 55.0 | L31–34 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/30 | Arkansas vs Texas A&M | +6.5L22–34 | 53.5 | L22–34 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Arkansas at Ole Miss | +13.0L20–27 | 61.5 | L20–27 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Arkansas at Alabama | +19.0L21–24 | 45.0 | L21–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Arkansas vs Mississippi State | -6.5L3–7 | 46.5 | L3–7 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/4 | Arkansas at Florida | +4.5W39–36 | 50.0 | W39–36 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | Arkansas vs Auburn | -2.5L10–48 | 46.5 | L10–48 | O | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Arkansas vs Florida International | -27.5W44–20 | 49.5 | W44–20 | O | N |
| Fri 11/24 | Arkansas vs Missouri | +9.5L14–48 | 53.5 | L14–48 | O | 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
All 4 Agree
→ Arkansas
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Arkansas
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Arkansas
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?
Arkansas Edge
Arkansas +0.93
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Mississippi State Edge
Mississippi State +6.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Mississippi State
Zach Arnett #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Kevin Barbay
Yr 1
#1
DC
Matt Brock
Yr 1
#1
Arkansas
Sam Pittman #1
21–18 (54%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Kenny Guiton
Yr 1
#1
DC
Travis Williams
Yr 1
#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 ✓