Sat, Oct 21 2023
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Week 8
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🏟 Benson Field at Yulman Stadium
New Orleans, LA
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Turf
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30,000 cap
North Texas✈ 471 miSame TZ
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
67.1%
Tulane wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Tulane -20
O/U 63.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Tulane
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
North Texas 2023 Schedule
North Texas's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | North Texas vs California | +5.0L21–58 | 53.5 | L21–58 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | North Texas at Florida International | -10.5L39–46 | 51.5 | L39–46 | O | N |
| Sat 9/16 | North Texas at Louisiana Tech | +4.5W40–37 | 66.5 | W40–37 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/30 | North Texas vs Abilene Christian | -15.5W45–31 | 70.5 | W45–31 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | North Texas at Navy | +6.5L24–27 | 60.5 | L24–27 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | North Texas vs Temple | -8.0W45–14 | 65.5 | W45–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | North Texas at Tulane | +20.0L28–35 | 63.5 | L28–35 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/28 | North Texas vs Memphis | +6.5L42–45 | 70.0 | L42–45 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | North Texas vs UTSA | +7.5L29–37 | 71.0 | L29–37 | U | N |
| Fri 11/10 | North Texas at SMU | +21.5L21–45 | 67.5 | L21–45 | U | N |
| Sat 11/18 | North Texas at Tulsa | -1.5W35–28 | 69.5 | W35–28 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | North Texas vs UAB | -3.0W45–42 | 72.5 | W45–42 | O | N |
Tulane 2023 Schedule
Tulane's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Tulane vs South Alabama | -6.0W37–17 | 51.0 | W37–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Tulane vs Ole Miss | +8.0L20–37 | 64.0 | L20–37 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Tulane at Southern Miss | -8.0W21–3 | 47.5 | W21–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Tulane vs Nicholls | -38.0W36–7 | 55.5 | W36–7 | U | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Tulane vs UAB | -22.5W35–23 | 59.5 | W35–23 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Fri 10/13 | Tulane at Memphis | -4.5W31–21 | 54.5 | W31–21 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Tulane vs North Texas | -20.0W35–28 | 63.5 | W35–28 | U | N |
| Sat 10/28 | Tulane at Rice | -10.0W30–28 | 55.0 | W30–28 | O | N |
| Sat 11/4 | Tulane at East Carolina | -17.0W13–10 | 46.0 | W13–10 | U | N |
| Sat 11/11 | Tulane vs Tulsa | -24.5W24–22 | 52.5 | W24–22 | U | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Tulane at Florida Atlantic | -9.5W24–8 | 46.5 | W24–8 | U | Y |
| Fri 11/24 | Tulane vs UTSA | -2.5W29–16 | 51.5 | W29–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/2 | Tulane vs SMU | -4.0L14–26 | 50.5 | L14–26 | U | N |
| Wed 12/27 | Tulane vs Virginia Tech | +13.5L20–41 | 43.5 | L20–41 | O | N |
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
All 4 Agree
→ Tulane
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Tulane
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Tulane
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?
North Texas +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Tulane Edge
Tulane +16.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Tulane 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
North Texas
Eric Morris #1
1–2 (33%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Jordan Davis
Yr 1
#1
DC
Matt Caponi
Yr 1
#1
Tulane
Willie Fritz #1
45–46 (50%)
· Yr 8 at school
OC
Slade Nagle
Yr 1
#1
DC
Shiel Wood
Yr 1
#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 ✓