Sat, Sep 2 2023
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Week 1
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🏟 Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame, IN
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Turf
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80,795 cap
Tennessee State✈ 383 mi+1 hr TZ
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.
Matchup Prediction
Notre Dame
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Notre Dame entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Notre Dame wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
Notre Dame wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Notre Dame -48.5
O/U 55.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Tennessee State 2023 Schedule
Tennessee State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Tennessee State at Notre Dame | +48.5L3–56 | 55.0 | L3–56 | O | N |
Notre Dame 2023 Schedule
Notre Dame's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/26 | Notre Dame vs Navy | -20.5W42–3 | 49.0 | W42–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/2 | Notre Dame vs Tennessee State | -48.5W56–3 | 55.0 | W56–3 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Notre Dame at NC State | -7.0W45–24 | 49.5 | W45–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | Notre Dame vs Central Michigan | -34.5W41–17 | 51.5 | W41–17 | O | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Notre Dame vs Ohio State | +3.0L14–17 | 55.5 | L14–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/30 | Notre Dame at Duke | -5.5W21–14 | 52.5 | W21–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/7 | Notre Dame at Louisville | -6.5L20–33 | 53.0 | L20–33 | U | N |
| Sat 10/14 | Notre Dame vs USC | -3.0W48–20 | 61.0 | W48–20 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/28 | Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh | -21.0W58–7 | 45.5 | W58–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | Notre Dame at Clemson | -3.0L23–31 | 44.5 | L23–31 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/18 | Notre Dame vs Wake Forest | -22.5W45–7 | 47.5 | W45–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Notre Dame at Stanford | -26.0W56–23 | 50.5 | W56–23 | O | Y |
| Fri 12/29 | Notre Dame vs Oregon State | -5.5W40–8 | 40.5 | W40–8 | O | Y |
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Notre Dame Edge
Notre Dame +1.62
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Notre Dame Edge
Notre Dame +60.7
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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 ✓
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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 ✓

