UConn at Massachusetts Week 13 College Football Matchup UConn at Massachusetts Matchup - Week 13
Sat, Nov 25 2023 · Week 13 · 🏟 Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium Hadley, MA · Turf · 17,000 cap
Away
31 18
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
UConn
26
Massachusetts
27
P&R Line Massachusetts -0.5
P&R Total O/U 53.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas UMass -2.5 · O/U 51.0
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Massachusetts, while Game Control favors UConn. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Massachusetts wins
Lean
Game Control
49.4%
UConn wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
UMass -2.5
O/U 51.0
Bovada
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Massachusetts · 73.9% ATS historically
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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
Massachusetts 2023 Schedule
Massachusetts's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/26Massachusetts at New Mexico State+7.0W41–3045.5W41–30OY
Sat 9/2Massachusetts at Auburn+35.0L14–5952.0L14–59ON
Sat 9/9Massachusetts vs Miami (OH)+7.0L28–4145.0L28–41ON
Sat 9/16Massachusetts at Eastern Michigan+7.0L17–1950.0L17–19UY
Sat 9/23Massachusetts vs New Mexico-3.5L31–3448.5L31–34ON
Sat 9/30Massachusetts vs Arkansas State-2.5L28–5255.5L28–52ON
Sat 10/7Massachusetts vs Toledo+19.0L24–4155.5L24–41OY
Sat 10/14Massachusetts at Penn State+42.0L0–6355.0L0–63ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Massachusetts at Army+10.0W21–1449.5W21–14UY
Sat 11/4Massachusetts vs Merrimack-16.5W31–2157.5W31–21UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/18Massachusetts at Liberty+26.5L25–4964.5L25–49OY
Sat 11/25Massachusetts vs UConn-2.5L18–3151.0L18–31UN
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Massachusetts
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
UConn #111
+0.414
Massachusetts #72
+0.414
Even
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
UConn #78
+0.555
Massachusetts #99
+0.578
Massachusetts Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
UConn #80
0.157
Massachusetts #97
0.150
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
UConn Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
UConn #106
+7.599
Massachusetts #82
+7.606
Massachusetts Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
UConn #96
+0.884
Massachusetts #68
+0.886
Massachusetts Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
UConn #115
72.5
Massachusetts #123
73.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UConn 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
UConn Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
UConn
-2.8
Massachusetts
-27.8
Offense Rating
UConn
13.2
Massachusetts
1.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
UConn
16.1
Massachusetts
29.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Massachusetts Edge
Avg sequences created per game
UConn #132
0.10
Massachusetts #115
0.40
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
UConn #106
1.70
Massachusetts #130
2.00
Massachusetts +0.30
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? UConn Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
UConn #1
26.1
Massachusetts #1
25.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
UConn #119
60.4
Massachusetts #132
60.8
UConn +0.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 11 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
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
Massachusetts
Don Brown #1
2–14 (13%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Steve Casula Yr 2 #1
DC Keith Dudzinski 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