Tennessee State at Notre Dame Week 1 College Football Matchup Tennessee State at Notre Dame Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Sep 2 2023 · Week 1 · 🏟 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN · Turf · 80,795 cap
Tennessee State✈ 383 mi+1 hr TZ
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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
Tennessee State
17
Notre Dame
39
P&R Line Notre Dame -22
P&R Total O/U 56
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Notre Dame -48.5 · O/U 55.0
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
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Tennessee State at Notre Dame+48.5L3–5655.0L3–56ON
Notre Dame 2023 Schedule
Notre Dame's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/26Notre Dame vs Navy-20.5W42–349.0W42–3UY
Sat 9/2Notre Dame vs Tennessee State-48.5W56–355.0W56–3OY
Sat 9/9Notre Dame at NC State-7.0W45–2449.5W45–24OY
Sat 9/16Notre Dame vs Central Michigan-34.5W41–1751.5W41–17ON
Sat 9/23Notre Dame vs Ohio State+3.0L14–1755.5L14–17UY
Sat 9/30Notre Dame at Duke-5.5W21–1452.5W21–14UY
Sat 10/7Notre Dame at Louisville-6.5L20–3353.0L20–33UN
Sat 10/14Notre Dame vs USC-3.0W48–2061.0W48–20OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh-21.0W58–745.5W58–7OY
Sat 11/4Notre Dame at Clemson-3.0L23–3144.5L23–31ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/18Notre Dame vs Wake Forest-22.5W45–747.5W45–7OY
Sat 11/25Notre Dame at Stanford-26.0W56–2350.5W56–23OY
Fri 12/29Notre Dame vs Oregon State-5.5W40–840.5W40–8OY
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Notre Dame Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Tennessee State #139
0.00
Notre Dame #51
1.62
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Tennessee State #142
3.00
Notre Dame #12
0.39
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
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Tennessee State #142
1.1
Notre Dame #24
61.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Tennessee State #141
95.0
Notre Dame #31
26.4
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