Georgia Tech at Wake Forest Week 4 College Football Matchup Georgia Tech at Wake Forest Matchup - Week 4
Sat, Sep 23 2023 · Week 4 · 🏟 BB&T Field Winston-Salem, NC · Turf · 31,500 cap
Georgia Tech✈ 285 miSame TZ
30 16
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Georgia Tech
31
Wake Forest
26
P&R Line Georgia Tech -5.5
P&R Total O/U 56.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Wake Forest -3.5 · O/U 58.5
Matchup Prediction
Wake Forest has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Wake Forest entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Wake Forest wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Wake Forest wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Wake Forest -3.5
O/U 58.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
3 factors agree (PPA + PPO + Havoc) → Georgia Tech · 82.4% ATS historically
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Georgia Tech 2023 Schedule
Georgia Tech's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/1Georgia Tech vs Louisville+7.0L34–3949.5L34–39OY
Sat 9/9Georgia Tech vs South Carolina State-44.0W48–1353.5W48–13ON
Sat 9/16Georgia Tech at Ole Miss+17.0L23–4861.5L23–48ON
Sat 9/23Georgia Tech at Wake Forest+3.5W30–1658.5W30–16UY
Sat 9/30Georgia Tech vs Bowling Green-21.0L27–3849.5L27–38ON
Sat 10/7Georgia Tech at Miami+19.0W23–2057.0W23–20UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/21Georgia Tech vs Boston College-5.5L23–3857.0L23–38ON
Sat 10/28Georgia Tech vs North Carolina+12.0W46–4265.5W46–42OY
Sat 11/4Georgia Tech at Virginia+2.0W45–1757.5W45–17OY
Sat 11/11Georgia Tech at Clemson+17.5L21–4255.5L21–42ON
Sat 11/18Georgia Tech vs Syracuse-6.5W31–2251.5W31–22OY
Sat 11/25Georgia Tech vs Georgia+23.0L23–3159.5L23–31UY
Fri 12/22Georgia Tech vs UCF+6.0W30–1766.5W30–17UY
Wake Forest 2023 Schedule
Wake Forest's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31Wake Forest vs Elon-33.5W37–1753.5W37–17ON
Sat 9/9Wake Forest vs Vanderbilt-9.5W36–2055.0W36–20OY
Sat 9/16Wake Forest at Old Dominion-13.5W27–2460.0W27–24UN
Sat 9/23Wake Forest vs Georgia Tech-3.5L16–3058.5L16–30UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/7Wake Forest at Clemson+21.0L12–1753.5L12–17UY
Sat 10/14Wake Forest at Virginia Tech+1.5L13–3048.5L13–30UN
Sat 10/21Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh+3.0W21–1745.0W21–17UY
Sat 10/28Wake Forest vs Florida State+21.0L16–4153.5L16–41ON
Thu 11/2Wake Forest at Duke+6.5L21–2441.0L21–24OY
Sat 11/11Wake Forest vs NC State-0.5L6–2642.5L6–26UN
Sat 11/18Wake Forest at Notre Dame+22.5L7–4547.5L7–45ON
Sat 11/25Wake Forest at Syracuse+3.0L31–3543.5L31–35ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Georgia Tech PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Georgia Tech
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Georgia Tech #32
+0.490
Wake Forest #122
+0.300
Georgia Tech Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Georgia Tech #31
+0.777
Wake Forest #98
+0.478
Georgia Tech Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Georgia Tech #34
0.180
Wake Forest #61
0.165
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Georgia Tech Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Georgia Tech #31
+8.519
Wake Forest #124
+6.860
Georgia Tech Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Georgia Tech #36
+0.857
Wake Forest #76
+0.871
Wake Forest Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Georgia Tech #18
68.8
Wake Forest #33
69.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Georgia Tech 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
Wake Forest Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Georgia Tech
1.1
Wake Forest
4.6
Offense Rating
Georgia Tech
14.2
Wake Forest
16.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Georgia Tech
13.1
Wake Forest
12.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Wake Forest Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Georgia Tech #16
1.50
Wake Forest #131
2.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Georgia Tech #88
3.00
Wake Forest #47
0.00
Wake Forest +0.50
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Wake Forest Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Georgia Tech #1
45.7
Wake Forest #1
62.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Georgia Tech #81
45.4
Wake Forest #116
24.7
Wake Forest +16.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Wake Forest with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

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

Coaching Matchup
Georgia Tech
Brent Key #1
5–6 (46%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Buster Faulkner Yr 1 #1
DC Kevin Sherrer Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Wake Forest
Dave Clawson #1
62–53 (54%) · Yr 10 at school
OC Warren Ruggiero Yr 3 #1
DC Brad Lambert Yr 2 #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