Oregon State at Arizona Week 9 College Football Matchup Oregon State at Arizona Matchup - Week 9
Sun, Oct 29 2023 · Week 9 · 🏟 Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ · Turf · 56,029 cap
Oregon State✈ 1,079 miSame TZ
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Oregon State
27
ARIZ +3
Arizona
28
P&R Line Arizona -0.5
P&R Total O/U 56
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Oregon State -3 · O/U 57.5
Matchup Prediction
Oregon State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Oregon State entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Oregon State wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Oregon State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Oregon State -3
O/U 57.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Arizona · 73.9% ATS historically
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Oregon State 2023 Schedule
Oregon State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 9/3Oregon State at San José State-14.0W42–1756.5W42–17OY
Sat 9/9Oregon State vs UC Davis-24.0W55–757.0W55–7OY
Sat 9/16Oregon State vs San Diego State-24.5W26–948.5W26–9UN
Sat 9/23Oregon State at Washington State-3.0L35–3858.5L35–38ON
Fri 9/29Oregon State vs Utah-4.0W21–743.0W21–7UY
Sat 10/7Oregon State at California-7.5W52–4051.0W52–40OY
Sat 10/14Oregon State vs UCLA-3.5W36–2453.5W36–24OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Oregon State at Arizona-3.0L24–2757.5L24–27UN
Sat 11/4Oregon State at Colorado-13.0W26–1960.5W26–19UN
Sat 11/11Oregon State vs Stanford-21.5W62–1751.5W62–17OY
Sat 11/18Oregon State vs Washington-1.5L20–2262.5L20–22UN
Fri 11/24Oregon State at Oregon+14.0L7–3161.5L7–31UN
Fri 12/29Oregon State vs Notre Dame+5.5L8–4040.5L8–40ON
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Arizona 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
→ Arizona
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Oregon State #13
+0.483
Arizona #10
+0.485
Arizona Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Oregon State #21
+0.694
Arizona #15
+0.729
Arizona Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Oregon State #38
0.177
Arizona #50
0.170
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Oregon State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Oregon State #11
+8.151
Arizona #29
+7.840
Oregon State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Oregon State #14
+0.899
Arizona #6
+0.943
Arizona Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Oregon State #57
70.3
Arizona #52
70.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Arizona 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 Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Oregon State
-6.6
Arizona
9.6
Offense Rating
Oregon State
13.0
Arizona
21.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Oregon State
19.6
Arizona
11.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Oregon State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Oregon State #44
1.67
Arizona #8
1.33
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Oregon State #42
0.50
Arizona #11
0.50
Oregon State +0.33
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Oregon State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Oregon State #1
71.0
Arizona #1
49.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Oregon State #45
19.6
Arizona #31
34.7
Oregon State +21.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Arizona
2 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Arizona
35.9 — 34.9 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Arizona won by 3
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Oregon State with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

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

Coaching Matchup
Oregon State
Jonathan Smith #1
29–31 (48%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Brian Lindgren Yr 3 #1
DC Trent Bray Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Arizona
Jedd Fisch #1
8–19 (30%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Brennan Carroll Yr 3 #1
DC Johnny Nansen 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