Sat, Sep 9 2023
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Week 2
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🏟 Foreman Field
Norfolk, VA
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Turf
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20,118 cap
Louisiana✈ 1,014 mi+1 hr 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
75.9%
Louisiana wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Louisiana -6
O/U 51.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Louisiana
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Louisiana 2023 Schedule
Louisiana's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Louisiana vs Northwestern State | -35.0W38–13 | 54.5 | W38–13 | U | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Louisiana at Old Dominion | -6.0L31–38 | 51.0 | L31–38 | O | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Louisiana at UAB | +2.0W41–21 | 60.0 | W41–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Louisiana vs Buffalo | -10.5W45–38 | 57.5 | W45–38 | O | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Louisiana at Minnesota | +9.5L24–35 | 49.0 | L24–35 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Louisiana vs Texas State | -1.0W34–30 | 67.5 | W34–30 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/21 | Louisiana vs Georgia State | -3.0L17–20 | 62.0 | L17–20 | U | N |
| Sat 10/28 | Louisiana at South Alabama | +11.5W33–20 | 55.0 | W33–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | Louisiana at Arkansas State | -9.0L17–37 | 60.0 | L17–37 | U | N |
| Thu 11/9 | Louisiana vs Southern Miss | -8.5L31–34 | 51.5 | L31–34 | O | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Louisiana at Troy | +17.5L24–31 | 47.5 | L24–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Louisiana vs UL Monroe | -12.5W52–21 | 53.0 | W52–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 12/16 | Louisiana vs Jacksonville State | +3.5L31–34 | 58.5 | L31–34 | O | Y |
Old Dominion 2023 Schedule
Old Dominion's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Old Dominion at Virginia Tech | +16.0L17–36 | 48.0 | L17–36 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Old Dominion vs Louisiana | +6.0W38–31 | 51.0 | W38–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | Old Dominion vs Wake Forest | +13.5L24–27 | 60.0 | L24–27 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Old Dominion vs East Texas A&M | -18.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/30 | Old Dominion at Marshall | +14.5L35–41 | 47.0 | L35–41 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/7 | Old Dominion at Southern Miss | +3.0W17–13 | 56.5 | W17–13 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/21 | Old Dominion vs App State | +6.0W28–21 | 56.0 | W28–21 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/28 | Old Dominion at James Madison | +19.5L27–30 | 48.0 | L27–30 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | Old Dominion vs Coastal Carolina | +1.0L24–28 | 51.0 | L24–28 | O | N |
| Sat 11/11 | Old Dominion at Liberty | +13.5L10–38 | 58.5 | L10–38 | U | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Old Dominion at Georgia Southern | +4.5W20–17 | 61.5 | W20–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Old Dominion vs Georgia State | -2.0W25–24 | 49.5 | W25–24 | U | N |
| Mon 12/18 | Old Dominion vs Western Kentucky | -4.0L35–38 | 49.0 | L35–38 | 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Louisiana
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?
Louisiana Edge
Louisiana +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Louisiana Edge
Louisiana +73.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Old Dominion
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Old Dominion
54.4 — 17.6 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Old Dominion won by 7
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Louisiana
Michael Desormeaux #1
9–8 (53%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Tim Leger
Yr 2
#1
DC
LaMar Morgan
Yr 2
#1
Old Dominion
Ricky Rahne #1
10–18 (36%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Kevin Decker
Yr 1
#1
DC
Blake Seiler
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 ✓