Sat, Nov 4 2023
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Week 10
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🏟 Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
Morgantown, WV
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Turf
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60,000 cap
BYU✈ 1,670 mi+2 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
West Virginia
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
West Virginia entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
West Virginia wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
West Virginia wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
West Virginia -13
O/U 48.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → West Virginia
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
BYU 2023 Schedule
BYU's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | BYU vs Sam Houston | -19.0W14–0 | 46.5 | W14–0 | U | N |
| Sat 9/9 | BYU vs Southern Utah | -30.5W41–16 | 46.5 | W41–16 | O | N |
| Sat 9/16 | BYU at Arkansas | +9.0W38–31 | 48.0 | W38–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | BYU at Kansas | +9.0L27–38 | 55.5 | L27–38 | O | N |
| Fri 9/29 | BYU vs Cincinnati | -1.0W35–27 | 47.5 | W35–27 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/14 | BYU at TCU | +5.0L11–44 | 52.5 | L11–44 | O | N |
| Sat 10/21 | BYU vs Texas Tech | +3.0W27–14 | 49.0 | W27–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/28 | BYU at Texas | +20.5L6–35 | 48.5 | L6–35 | U | N |
| Sat 11/4 | BYU at West Virginia | +13.0L7–37 | 48.5 | L7–37 | U | N |
| Sat 11/11 | BYU vs Iowa State | +7.5L13–45 | 40.5 | L13–45 | O | N |
| Sat 11/18 | BYU vs Oklahoma | +24.5L24–31 | 58.5 | L24–31 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | BYU at Oklahoma State | +15.5L34–40 | 55.5 | L34–40 | O | Y |
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?
West Virginia Edge
West Virginia +0.29
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
West Virginia Edge
West Virginia +2.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 8 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
West Virginia
4 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
West Virginia
89.9 — 4.4 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
West Virginia won by 30
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on West Virginia, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
BYU
Kalani Sitake #1
59–34 (63%)
· Yr 8 at school
OC
Aaron Roderick
Yr 3
#1
DC
Jay Hill
Yr 1
#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: 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 ✓