Stanford at Hawai'i Week 1 College Football Matchup Stanford at Hawai'i Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Sep 2 2023 · Week 1 · 🏟 Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex Honolulu, HI · Turf · 9,000 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Stanford
27
Hawai'i
28
P&R Line Hawai'i -0.5
P&R Total O/U 55
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Stanford -2 · O/U 54.0
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
50.6%
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Stanford -2
O/U 54.0
Caesars Sportsbook (Colorado)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Hawai'i · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Stanford 2023 Schedule
Stanford's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/1Stanford at Hawai'i-2.0W37–2454.0W37–24OY
Sat 9/9Stanford at USC+28.5L10–5670.5L10–56UN
Sat 9/16Stanford vs Sacramento State-7.0L23–3060.5L23–30UN
Sat 9/23Stanford vs Arizona+13.0L20–2160.0L20–21UY
Sat 9/30Stanford vs Oregon+27.0L6–4259.5L6–42UN
— Bye Week —
Fri 10/13Stanford at Colorado+13.0W46–4359.0W46–43OY
Sat 10/21Stanford vs UCLA+17.0L7–4252.0L7–42UN
Sat 10/28Stanford vs Washington+27.5L33–4262.0L33–42OY
Sat 11/4Stanford at Washington State+13.0W10–759.5W10–7UY
Sat 11/11Stanford at Oregon State+21.5L17–6251.5L17–62ON
Sat 11/18Stanford vs California+6.5L15–2752.5L15–27UN
Sat 11/25Stanford vs Notre Dame+26.0L23–5650.5L23–56ON
Hawai'i 2023 Schedule
Hawai'i's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/26Hawai'i at Vanderbilt+17.0L28–3554.5L28–35OY
Fri 9/1Hawai'i vs Stanford+2.0L24–3754.0L24–37ON
Sat 9/9Hawai'i vs UAlbany-10.5W31–2058.5W31–20UY
Sat 9/16Hawai'i at Oregon+38.5L10–5567.5L10–55UN
Sat 9/23Hawai'i vs New Mexico State-4.0W20–1754.5W20–17UN
Sat 9/30Hawai'i at UNLV+10.5L20–4458.5L20–44ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14Hawai'i vs San Diego State+6.0L34–4151.5L34–41ON
Sat 10/21Hawai'i at New Mexico-1.5L21–4260.0L21–42ON
Sat 10/28Hawai'i vs San José State+10.5L0–3557.0L0–35UN
Sat 11/4Hawai'i at Nevada+3.5W27–1450.5W27–14UY
Sat 11/11Hawai'i vs Air Force+22.5W27–1347.5W27–13UY
Sat 11/18Hawai'i at Wyoming+13.5L9–4245.5L9–42ON
Sat 11/25Hawai'i vs Colorado State+6.0W27–2454.0W27–24UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Hawai'i PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Hawai'i
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Hawai'i
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Hawai'i
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Stanford #114
+0.340
Hawai'i #94
+0.490
Hawai'i Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Stanford #106
+0.542
Hawai'i #94
+0.658
Hawai'i Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Stanford #133
0.111
Hawai'i #63
0.164
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Hawai'i Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Stanford #101
+7.536
Hawai'i #111
+8.434
Hawai'i Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Stanford #114
+0.808
Hawai'i #82
+0.925
Hawai'i Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Stanford #119
72.8
Hawai'i #80
70.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Hawai'i 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
Hawai'i Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Stanford
-5.0
Hawai'i
-2.2
Offense Rating
Stanford
11.1
Hawai'i
15.8
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Stanford
16.0
Hawai'i
18.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Stanford Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Stanford #67
0.00
Hawai'i #123
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Stanford #123
0.00
Hawai'i #131
0.00
Stanford +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Stanford Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Stanford #1
0.0
Hawai'i #1
8.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Stanford #128
0.0
Hawai'i #131
77.8
Stanford +0.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Hawai'i, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.

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

Coaching Matchup
Stanford
Troy Taylor #1
1–2 (33%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Troy Taylor Yr 1 #1
DC Bobby April III Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Hawai'i
Timmy Chang #1
4–13 (24%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Roman Sapolu Yr 1 #1
DC Jacob Yoro 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