Colorado at Arizona State Week 6 College Football Matchup Colorado at Arizona State Matchup - Week 6
Sat, Oct 7 2023 · Week 6 · 🏟 Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ · Turf · 56,232 cap
Colorado✈ 585 mi-1 hr TZ
Away
27 24
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Colorado
31
COLO -3
Arizona State
27
P&R Line Colorado -4
P&R Total O/U 57
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Colorado -3 · O/U 58.0
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Colorado, while Game Control favors Arizona State. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
73.7%
Colorado wins
Solid
Game Control
50.6%
Arizona State wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Colorado -3
O/U 58.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Colorado · 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Colorado 2023 Schedule
Colorado's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Colorado at TCU+20.5W45–4259.5W45–42OY
Sat 9/9Colorado vs Nebraska-2.5W36–1456.5W36–14UY
Sat 9/16Colorado vs Colorado State-23.0W43–3563.0W43–35ON
Sat 9/23Colorado at Oregon+21.0L6–4270.0L6–42UN
Sat 9/30Colorado vs USC+22.0L41–4874.5L41–48OY
Sat 10/7Colorado at Arizona State-3.0W27–2458.0W27–24UN
Fri 10/13Colorado vs Stanford-13.0L43–4659.0L43–46ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Colorado at UCLA+14.0L16–2860.0L16–28UY
Sat 11/4Colorado vs Oregon State+13.0L19–2660.5L19–26UY
Sat 11/11Colorado vs Arizona+6.0L31–3455.5L31–34OY
Fri 11/17Colorado at Washington State+4.5L14–5659.5L14–56ON
Sat 11/25Colorado at Utah+21.5L17–2343.5L17–23UY
Arizona State 2023 Schedule
Arizona State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31Arizona State vs Southern Utah-34.0W24–2160.5W24–21UN
Sat 9/9Arizona State vs Oklahoma State+2.5L15–2753.5L15–27UN
Sat 9/16Arizona State vs Fresno State+4.0L0–2948.0L0–29UN
Sat 9/23Arizona State vs USC+34.5L28–4262.0L28–42OY
Sat 9/30Arizona State at California+13.0L21–2447.5L21–24UY
Sat 10/7Arizona State vs Colorado+3.0L24–2758.0L24–27UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/21Arizona State at Washington+28.0L7–1559.5L7–15UY
Sat 10/28Arizona State vs Washington State+4.5W38–2749.0W38–27OY
Sat 11/4Arizona State at Utah+11.0L3–5540.5L3–55ON
Sat 11/11Arizona State at UCLA+14.0W17–745.5W17–7UY
Sat 11/18Arizona State vs Oregon+21.5L13–4952.5L13–49ON
Sat 11/25Arizona State vs Arizona+12.5L23–5948.5L23–59ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Colorado PPA Edge
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
→ Colorado
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Colorado #58
+0.461
Arizona State #110
+0.419
Colorado Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Colorado #53
+0.627
Arizona State #124
+0.484
Colorado Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Colorado #82
0.156
Arizona State #62
0.165
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Arizona State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Colorado #33
+8.230
Arizona State #108
+7.572
Colorado Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Colorado #77
+0.879
Arizona State #112
+0.851
Colorado Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Colorado #94
71.3
Arizona State #132
74.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Colorado 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
Arizona State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Colorado
0.1
Arizona State
7.3
Offense Rating
Colorado
15.7
Arizona State
21.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Colorado
15.6
Arizona State
13.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Colorado Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Colorado #79
1.40
Arizona State #107
0.25
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado #64
1.00
Arizona State #109
1.00
Colorado +1.15
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Arizona State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Colorado #1
23.4
Arizona State #1
26.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado #120
62.0
Arizona State #113
56.8
Arizona State +3.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 5 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
Colorado
Deion Sanders #1
3–0 (100%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Sean Lewis Yr 1 #1
DC Charles Kelly Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Arizona State
Kenny Dillingham #1
1–2 (33%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Beau Baldwin Yr 1 #1
DC Brian Ward Yr 1 #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