California at UCLA Week 13 College Football Matchup California at UCLA Matchup - Week 13
Sun, Nov 26 2023 · Week 13 · 🏟 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA · Turf · 92,542 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
California
21
UCLA
31
P&R Line UCLA -10
P&R Total O/U 52
Confidence 90 High
Vegas UCLA -9.5 · O/U 50.5
Matchup Prediction
UCLA has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor UCLA entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
UCLA wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
UCLA wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
UCLA -9.5
O/U 50.5
Bovada
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → UCLA · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🚌 California 2nd straight Road Game
California 2023 Schedule
California's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2California at North Texas-5.0W58–2153.5W58–21OY
Sat 9/9California vs Auburn+5.0L10–1455.5L10–14UY
Sat 9/16California vs Idaho-14.5W31–1752.5W31–17UN
Sat 9/23California at Washington+21.0L32–5955.5L32–59ON
Sat 9/30California vs Arizona State-13.0W24–2147.5W24–21UN
Sat 10/7California vs Oregon State+7.5L40–5251.0L40–52ON
Sat 10/14California at Utah+9.0L14–3442.5L14–34ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28California vs USC+10.5L49–5067.5L49–50OY
Sat 11/4California at Oregon+26.5L19–6361.5L19–63ON
Sat 11/11California vs Washington State-1.5W42–3958.5W42–39OY
Sat 11/18California at Stanford-6.5W27–1552.5W27–15UY
Sat 11/25California at UCLA+9.5W33–750.5W33–7UY
Sat 12/16California vs Texas Tech+3.5L14–3454.5L14–34UN
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
UCLA PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ UCLA
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ UCLA
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ UCLA
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
California #61
+0.285
UCLA #73
+0.392
UCLA Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
California #92
+0.413
UCLA #107
+0.458
UCLA Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
California #75
0.160
UCLA #8
0.208
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
UCLA Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
California #46
+7.285
UCLA #120
+7.514
UCLA Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
California #88
+0.772
UCLA #71
+0.868
UCLA Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
California #18
68.8
UCLA #52
70.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
California 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
UCLA Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
California
5.3
UCLA
6.6
Offense Rating
California
19.2
UCLA
19.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
California
13.9
UCLA
12.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UCLA Edge
Avg sequences created per game
California #72
0.70
UCLA #43
0.90
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
California #116
1.80
UCLA #19
0.30
UCLA +0.20
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? UCLA Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
California #1
42.7
UCLA #1
51.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
California #74
40.9
UCLA #68
36.0
UCLA +8.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on UCLA. Teams with this edge profile have covered 50.3% historically — essentially a coin flip against the spread.

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

Coaching Matchup
California
Justin Wilcox #1
32–37 (46%) · Yr 7 at school
OC Jake Spavital Yr 1 #1
DC Peter Sirmon Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
UCLA
Chip Kelly #1
30–29 (51%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Chip Kelly Yr 2 #1
DC D'Anton Lynn 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