North Carolina Central at UCLA Week 3 College Football Matchup North Carolina Central at UCLA Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 16 2023 · Week 3 · 🏟 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA · Turf · 92,542 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
North Carolina Central
24
UCLA
34
P&R Line UCLA -9.5
P&R Total O/U 58
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas UCLA -35 · O/U 60.5
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%
UCLA wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
UCLA -35
O/U 60.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
North Carolina Central 2023 Schedule
North Carolina Central's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/16North Carolina Central at UCLA+35.0L7–5960.5L7–59ON
UCLA 2023 Schedule
UCLA's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2UCLA vs Coastal Carolina-15.5W27–1366.5W27–13UN
Sat 9/9UCLA at San Diego State-13.0W35–1049.0W35–10UY
Sat 9/16UCLA vs North Carolina Central-35.0W59–760.5W59–7OY
Sat 9/23UCLA at Utah+3.0L7–1450.5L7–14UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/7UCLA vs Washington State-3.0W25–1760.0W25–17UY
Sat 10/14UCLA at Oregon State+3.5L24–3653.5L24–36ON
Sat 10/21UCLA at Stanford-17.0W42–752.0W42–7UY
Sat 10/28UCLA vs Colorado-14.0W28–1660.0W28–16UN
Sat 11/4UCLA at Arizona-2.5L10–2750.0L10–27UN
Sat 11/11UCLA vs Arizona State-14.0L7–1745.5L7–17UN
Sat 11/18UCLA at USC+6.0W38–2065.5W38–20UY
Sat 11/25UCLA vs California-9.5L7–3350.5L7–33UN
Sat 12/16UCLA vs Boise State-6.5W35–2246.0W35–22OY
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? North Carolina Central Edge
Avg sequences created per game
North Carolina Central
0.00
UCLA #40
1.25
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
North Carolina Central
0.00
UCLA #31
0.92
North Carolina Central +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? UCLA Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
North Carolina Central
0.0
UCLA #15
64.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
North Carolina Central
0.0
UCLA #20
22.5
UCLA +64.9
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