UCF at Cincinnati Week 10 College Football Matchup UCF at Cincinnati Matchup - Week 10
Sat, Nov 4 2023 · Week 10 · 🏟 Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH · Turf · 40,000 cap
UCF✈ 751 miSame TZ
Away
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
UCF
32
Cincinnati
26
P&R Line UCF -6.5
P&R Total O/U 57.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas UCF -3.5 · O/U 59.5
Matchup Prediction
UCF has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor UCF entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
UCF wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
UCF wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
UCF -3.5
O/U 59.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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UCF 2023 Schedule
UCF's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31UCF vs Kent State-35.0W56–654.0W56–6OY
Sat 9/9UCF at Boise State-3.0W18–1658.5W18–16UN
Sat 9/16UCF vs Villanova-26.5W48–1454.0W48–14OY
Sat 9/23UCF at Kansas State+6.0L31–4453.5L31–44ON
Sat 9/30UCF vs Baylor-8.0L35–3656.5L35–36ON
Sat 10/7UCF at Kansas-2.0L22–5165.0L22–51ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/21UCF at Oklahoma+17.0L29–3167.5L29–31UY
Sat 10/28UCF vs West Virginia-6.5L28–4159.5L28–41ON
Sat 11/4UCF at Cincinnati-3.5W28–2659.5W28–26UN
Sat 11/11UCF vs Oklahoma State+2.5W45–363.5W45–3UY
Sat 11/18UCF at Texas Tech+2.0L23–2459.0L23–24UY
Sat 11/25UCF vs Houston-15.5W27–1361.5W27–13UN
Fri 12/22UCF vs Georgia Tech-6.0L17–3066.5L17–30UN
Cincinnati 2023 Schedule
Cincinnati's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Cincinnati vs Eastern Kentucky-21.5W66–1357.5W66–13OY
Sat 9/9Cincinnati at Pittsburgh+6.5W27–2144.5W27–21OY
Sat 9/16Cincinnati vs Miami (OH)-14.5L24–3144.5L24–31ON
Sat 9/23Cincinnati vs Oklahoma+13.0L6–2058.0L6–20UN
Fri 9/29Cincinnati at BYU+1.0L27–3547.5L27–35ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14Cincinnati vs Iowa State-4.0L10–3042.5L10–30UN
Sat 10/21Cincinnati vs Baylor-2.5L29–3251.5L29–32ON
Sat 10/28Cincinnati at Oklahoma State+7.0L13–4553.0L13–45ON
Sat 11/4Cincinnati vs UCF+3.5L26–2859.5L26–28UY
Sat 11/11Cincinnati at Houston+3.5W24–1453.5W24–14UY
Sat 11/18Cincinnati at West Virginia+4.5L21–4252.5L21–42ON
Sat 11/25Cincinnati vs Kansas+7.5L16–4959.5L16–49ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
UCF 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
UCF #16
+0.629
Cincinnati #63
+0.368
UCF Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
UCF #12
+0.889
Cincinnati #93
+0.375
UCF Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
UCF #128
0.119
Cincinnati #20
0.187
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Cincinnati Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
UCF #80
+7.783
Cincinnati #68
+7.700
UCF Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
UCF #41
+0.861
Cincinnati #51
+0.901
Cincinnati Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
UCF #122
73.4
Cincinnati #130
74.2
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UCF 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
UCF Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
UCF
4.2
Cincinnati
-1.3
Offense Rating
UCF
17.6
Cincinnati
13.7
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
UCF
13.4
Cincinnati
15.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UCF Edge
Avg sequences created per game
UCF #33
1.00
Cincinnati #126
0.29
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
UCF #83
1.86
Cincinnati #95
1.43
UCF +0.71
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? UCF Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
UCF #1
46.2
Cincinnati #1
36.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
UCF #36
36.0
Cincinnati #94
43.8
UCF +10.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 8 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on UCF. 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
UCF
Gus Malzahn #1
21–9 (70%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Darin Hinshaw Yr 1 #1
DC David Gibbs Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Cincinnati
Scott Satterfield #1
2–1 (67%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Brad Glenn Yr 1 #1
DC Bryan Brown Yr 1 #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: 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