Sun, Sep 10 2023
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Week 2
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🏟 Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium
Tallahassee, FL
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Turf
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79,560 cap
Southern Miss✈ 304 mi+1 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
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Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Southern Miss wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Florida State -31
O/U 54.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Florida State
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Southern Miss 2023 Schedule
Southern Miss's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Southern Miss vs Alcorn State | -24.0W40–14 | 47.5 | W40–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Southern Miss at Florida State | +31.0L13–66 | 54.0 | L13–66 | O | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Southern Miss vs Tulane | +8.0L3–21 | 47.5 | L3–21 | U | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Southern Miss at Arkansas State | -7.0L37–44 | 46.5 | L37–44 | O | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Southern Miss vs Texas State | +6.5L36–50 | 60.0 | L36–50 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Southern Miss vs Old Dominion | -3.0L13–17 | 56.5 | L13–17 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 10/17 | Southern Miss at South Alabama | +18.5L3–55 | 51.0 | L3–55 | O | N |
| Sat 10/28 | Southern Miss at App State | +16.0L38–48 | 55.5 | L38–48 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | Southern Miss vs UL Monroe | -3.0W24–7 | 56.0 | W24–7 | U | Y |
| Thu 11/9 | Southern Miss at Louisiana | +8.5W34–31 | 51.5 | W34–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | Southern Miss at Mississippi State | +18.5L20–41 | 47.5 | L20–41 | O | N |
| Sat 11/25 | Southern Miss vs Troy | +16.5L17–35 | 48.5 | L17–35 | O | N |
Florida State 2023 Schedule
Florida State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
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| Sun 9/3 | Florida State vs LSU | +2.0W45–24 | 56.5 | W45–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Florida State vs Southern Miss | -31.0W66–13 | 54.0 | W66–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | Florida State at Boston College | -25.5W31–29 | 48.0 | W31–29 | O | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Florida State at Clemson | -2.0W31–24 | 55.5 | W31–24 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/7 | Florida State vs Virginia Tech | -23.5W39–17 | 52.5 | W39–17 | O | N |
| Sat 10/14 | Florida State vs Syracuse | -18.5W41–3 | 53.5 | W41–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Florida State vs Duke | -14.0W38–20 | 49.0 | W38–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/28 | Florida State at Wake Forest | -21.0W41–16 | 53.5 | W41–16 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | Florida State at Pittsburgh | -21.5W24–7 | 50.0 | W24–7 | U | N |
| Sat 11/11 | Florida State vs Miami | -14.5W27–20 | 50.5 | W27–20 | U | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Florida State vs North Alabama | -31 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/25 | Florida State at Florida | -6.0W24–15 | 51.0 | W24–15 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/2 | Florida State vs Louisville | -3.5W16–6 | 51.0 | W16–6 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/30 | Florida State vs Georgia | +23.5L3–63 | 47.0 | L3–63 | O | N |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2023 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Florida State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Florida State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Florida State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
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
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Southern Miss Edge
Southern Miss +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Southern Miss Edge
Southern Miss +55.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Florida State
4 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Florida State
91.3 — 4.4 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Florida State won by 53
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
Southern Miss
Will Hall #1
11–17 (39%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Sam Gregg
Yr 2
#1
DC
Dan O'Brien
Yr 1
#1
Florida State
Mike Norvell #1
21–16 (57%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Alex Atkins
Yr 2
#1
DC
Adam Fuller
Yr 3
#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: 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 ✓