Northern Arizona at Arizona Week 1 College Football Matchup Northern Arizona at Arizona Matchup - Week 1
Sun, Sep 3 2023 · Week 1 · 🏟 Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ · Turf · 56,029 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2023 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2022 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Northern Arizona
21
NAU +28.5
Arizona
34
P&R Line Arizona -13.5
P&R Total O/U 54.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Arizona -28.5 · O/U 61.0
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
76%
Arizona wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Arizona -28.5
O/U 61.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Northern Arizona 2023 Schedule
Northern Arizona's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Northern Arizona at Arizona+28.5L3–3861.0L3–38UN
Arizona 2023 Schedule
Arizona's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Arizona vs Northern Arizona-28.5W38–361.0W38–3UY
Sat 9/9Arizona at Mississippi State+9.0L24–3160.0L24–31UY
Sat 9/16Arizona vs UTEP-18.0W31–1057.0W31–10UY
Sat 9/23Arizona at Stanford-13.0W21–2060.0W21–20UN
Sat 9/30Arizona vs Washington+20.0L24–3166.0L24–31UY
Sat 10/7Arizona at USC+21.0L41–4369.5L41–43OY
Sat 10/14Arizona at Washington State+7.5W44–657.5W44–6UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Arizona vs Oregon State+3.0W27–2457.5W27–24UY
Sat 11/4Arizona vs UCLA+2.5W27–1050.0W27–10UY
Sat 11/11Arizona at Colorado-6.0W34–3155.5W34–31ON
Sat 11/18Arizona vs Utah-2.5W42–1845.5W42–18OY
Sat 11/25Arizona at Arizona State-12.5W59–2348.5W59–23OY
Thu 12/28Arizona vs Oklahoma-2.5W38–2459.5W38–24OY
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Northern Arizona Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Northern Arizona
0.00
Arizona #58
1.09
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Northern Arizona
0.00
Arizona #107
1.46
Northern Arizona +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Arizona Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Northern Arizona #142
1.0
Arizona #104
29.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Northern Arizona #142
96.5
Arizona #112
58.0
Arizona +28.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
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