Northern Colorado at Washington State Week 3 College Football Matchup Northern Colorado at Washington State Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 16 2023 · Week 3 · 🏟 Martin Stadium Pullman, WA · Turf · 32,248 cap
Northern Colorado✈ 760 mi-1 hr TZ
21 64
Final
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 Colorado
29
Washington State
35
P&R Line Washington State -5.5
P&R Total O/U 63.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Washington State -48 · O/U 55.0
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%
Washington State wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Washington State -48
O/U 55.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
🏠 Washington State 2nd straight Home Game
Northern Colorado 2023 Schedule
Northern Colorado's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/16Northern Colorado at Washington State+48.0L21–6455.0L21–64OY
Washington State 2023 Schedule
Washington State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Washington State at Colorado State-9.5W50–2454.0W50–24OY
Sat 9/9Washington State vs Wisconsin+5.0W31–2258.0W31–22UY
Sat 9/16Washington State vs Northern Colorado-48.0W64–2155.0W64–21ON
Sat 9/23Washington State vs Oregon State+3.0W38–3558.5W38–35OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/7Washington State at UCLA+3.0L17–2560.0L17–25UN
Sat 10/14Washington State vs Arizona-7.5L6–4457.5L6–44UN
Sat 10/21Washington State at Oregon+19.5L24–3860.5L24–38OY
Sat 10/28Washington State at Arizona State-4.5L27–3849.0L27–38ON
Sat 11/4Washington State vs Stanford-13.0L7–1059.5L7–10UN
Sat 11/11Washington State at California+1.5L39–4258.5L39–42ON
Fri 11/17Washington State vs Colorado-4.5W56–1459.5W56–14OY
Sat 11/25Washington State at Washington+16.0L21–2468.5L21–24UY
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Northern Colorado Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Northern Colorado
0.00
Washington State #93
0.92
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Northern Colorado
0.00
Washington State #53
0.75
Northern Colorado +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? Washington State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Northern Colorado #122
10.1
Washington State #66
50.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Northern Colorado #135
76.4
Washington State #69
39.0
Washington State +40.6
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