Sat, Sep 16 2023
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Week 3
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🏟 Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
Morgantown, WV
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Turf
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60,000 cap
Matchup Prediction
Pittsburgh
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Pittsburgh entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Pittsburgh wins
Solid
Game Control
58.3%
Pittsburgh wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
West Virginia -2.5
O/U 48.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → West Virginia
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Pittsburgh 2023 Schedule
Pittsburgh's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Pittsburgh vs Wofford | -37.5W45–7 | 49.5 | W45–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati | -6.5L21–27 | 44.5 | L21–27 | O | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Pittsburgh at West Virginia | +2.5L6–17 | 48.0 | L6–17 | U | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Pittsburgh vs North Carolina | +7.0L24–41 | 49.5 | L24–41 | O | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech | -3.0L21–38 | 40.0 | L21–38 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/14 | Pittsburgh vs Louisville | +7.5W38–21 | 44.5 | W38–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Pittsburgh at Wake Forest | -3.0L17–21 | 45.0 | L17–21 | U | N |
| Sat 10/28 | Pittsburgh at Notre Dame | +21.0L7–58 | 45.5 | L7–58 | O | N |
| Sat 11/4 | Pittsburgh vs Florida State | +21.5L7–24 | 50.0 | L7–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | Pittsburgh vs Syracuse | -4.5L13–28 | 37.5 | L13–28 | O | N |
| Thu 11/16 | Pittsburgh vs Boston College | -1.0W24–16 | 47.0 | W24–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Pittsburgh at Duke | +4.5L19–30 | 40.5 | L19–30 | O | N |
West Virginia 2023 Schedule
West Virginia's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | West Virginia at Penn State | +21.0L15–38 | 48.0 | L15–38 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | West Virginia vs Duquesne | -38.5W56–17 | 55.5 | W56–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | West Virginia vs Pittsburgh | -2.5W17–6 | 48.0 | W17–6 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | West Virginia vs Texas Tech | +6.0W20–13 | 53.5 | W20–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/30 | West Virginia at TCU | +14.0W24–21 | 52.0 | W24–21 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 10/12 | West Virginia at Houston | -3.0L39–41 | 49.5 | L39–41 | O | N |
| Sat 10/21 | West Virginia vs Oklahoma State | -3.0L34–48 | 48.0 | L34–48 | O | N |
| Sat 10/28 | West Virginia at UCF | +6.5W41–28 | 59.5 | W41–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | West Virginia vs BYU | -13.0W37–7 | 48.5 | W37–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | West Virginia at Oklahoma | +13.5L20–59 | 59.5 | L20–59 | O | N |
| Sat 11/18 | West Virginia vs Cincinnati | -4.5W42–21 | 52.5 | W42–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | West Virginia at Baylor | -6.5W34–31 | 53.5 | W34–31 | O | N |
| Wed 12/27 | West Virginia vs North Carolina | -4.5W30–10 | 62.0 | W30–10 | U | Y |
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ West Virginia
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?
Pittsburgh Edge
Pittsburgh +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Pittsburgh Edge
Pittsburgh +9.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
West Virginia
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
West Virginia
50.9 — 20.4 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
West Virginia won by 11
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Pittsburgh. 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
Pittsburgh
Pat Narduzzi #1
63–43 (59%)
· Yr 9 at school
OC
Frank Cignetti Jr.
Yr 2
#1
DC
Randy Bates
Yr 3
#1
West Virginia
Neal Brown #1
24–26 (48%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Chad Scott
Yr 1
#1
DC
ShaDon Brown
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 ✓