Sat, Sep 2 2023
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Week 1
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🏟 Jack Trice Stadium
Ames, IA
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Turf
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61,500 cap
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
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
76%
Iowa State wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Iowa State -7
O/U 40.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Northern Iowa 2023 Schedule
Northern Iowa's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Northern Iowa at Iowa State | +7.0L9–30 | 40.5 | L9–30 | U | N |
Iowa State 2023 Schedule
Iowa State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Iowa State vs Northern Iowa | -7.0W30–9 | 40.5 | W30–9 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Iowa State vs Iowa | +3.5L13–20 | 35.5 | L13–20 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Iowa State at Ohio | -1.5L7–10 | 42.0 | L7–10 | U | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Iowa State vs Oklahoma State | -3.5W34–27 | 36.0 | W34–27 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/30 | Iowa State at Oklahoma | +19.5L20–50 | 48.5 | L20–50 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Iowa State vs TCU | +6.5W27–14 | 52.5 | W27–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Iowa State at Cincinnati | +4.0W30–10 | 42.5 | W30–10 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/28 | Iowa State at Baylor | -3.0W30–18 | 47.0 | W30–18 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | Iowa State vs Kansas | -2.5L21–28 | 53.0 | L21–28 | U | N |
| Sat 11/11 | Iowa State at BYU | -7.5W45–13 | 40.5 | W45–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | Iowa State vs Texas | +7.5L16–26 | 43.5 | L16–26 | U | N |
| Sat 11/25 | Iowa State at Kansas State | +9.5W42–35 | 46.0 | W42–35 | O | Y |
| Fri 12/29 | Iowa State vs Memphis | -10.5L26–36 | 58.0 | L26–36 | O | N |
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Northern Iowa Edge
Northern Iowa +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Iowa State Edge
Iowa State +33.6
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: 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 ✓
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 ✓

