South Florida at UConn Week 8 College Football Matchup South Florida at UConn Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 21 2023 · Week 8 · 🏟 Rentschler Field East Hartford, CT · Turf · 40,000 cap
South Florida✈ 1,103 miSame TZ
24 21
Final
Home
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
South Florida
30
UConn
28
P&R Line South Florida -2.5
P&R Total O/U 58
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Connecticut -1 · O/U 57.0
Matchup Prediction
South Florida has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor South Florida entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
South Florida wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
South Florida wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Connecticut -1
O/U 57.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → South Florida · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
🛋 UConn Coming off BYE
South Florida 2023 Schedule
South Florida's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2South Florida at Western Kentucky+13.5L24–4171.5L24–41UN
Sat 9/9South Florida vs Florida A&M-20.0W38–2463.0W38–24UN
Sat 9/16South Florida vs Alabama+34.0L3–1761.0L3–17UY
Sat 9/23South Florida vs Rice+2.5W42–2956.5W42–29OY
Sat 9/30South Florida at Navy+4.0W44–3054.0W44–30OY
Sat 10/7South Florida at UAB-3.5L35–5668.5L35–56ON
Sat 10/14South Florida vs Florida Atlantic-3.0L14–5661.0L14–56ON
Sat 10/21South Florida at UConn+1.0W24–2157.0W24–21UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/4South Florida at Memphis+13.5L50–5968.5L50–59OY
Sat 11/11South Florida vs Temple-7.5W27–2370.5W27–23UN
Fri 11/17South Florida at UTSA+14.5L21–4965.5L21–49ON
Sat 11/25South Florida vs Charlotte-7.5W48–1456.5W48–14OY
Thu 12/21South Florida vs Syracuse+3.0W45–056.0W45–0UY
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
South Florida PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ South Florida
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ South Florida
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ South Florida
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
South Florida #79
+0.404
UConn #111
+0.336
South Florida Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
South Florida #73
+0.660
UConn #78
+0.613
South Florida Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
South Florida #15
0.189
UConn #80
0.157
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
South Florida Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
South Florida #89
+7.509
UConn #106
+6.994
South Florida Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
South Florida #106
+0.858
UConn #96
+0.796
South Florida Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
South Florida #52
70.1
UConn #115
72.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
South Florida 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
South Florida Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
South Florida
1.9
UConn
-2.8
Offense Rating
South Florida
18.7
UConn
13.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
South Florida
16.8
UConn
16.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? South Florida Edge
Avg sequences created per game
South Florida #96
0.83
UConn #132
0.17
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
South Florida #16
1.17
UConn #106
1.50
South Florida +0.67
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? South Florida Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
South Florida #1
34.5
UConn #1
21.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
South Florida #80
45.8
UConn #119
66.7
South Florida +13.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on South Florida with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

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

Coaching Matchup
South Florida
Alex Golesh #1
1–2 (33%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Joel Gordon Yr 1 #1
DC Todd Orlando Yr 1 #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