Georgia State at Coastal Carolina Week 4 College Football Matchup Georgia State at Coastal Carolina Matchup - Week 4
Thu, Sep 21 2023 · Week 4 · 🏟 Brooks Stadium Conway, SC · Turf · 9,214 cap
Georgia State✈ 308 miSame TZ
30 17
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Georgia State
25
CCU -4.5
Coastal Carolina
33
P&R Line Coastal Carolina -8
P&R Total O/U 58.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Coastal Carolina -4.5 · O/U 62.5
Matchup Prediction
Georgia State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Georgia State entering this game.
Momentum Control
80.6%
Georgia State wins
Strong
Game Control
75.9%
Georgia State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Coastal Carolina -4.5
O/U 62.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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🏠 Coastal Carolina 3rd straight Home Game 🚌 Georgia State 2nd straight Road Game
Georgia State 2023 Schedule
Georgia State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31Georgia State vs Rhode Island-18.0W42–3561.5W42–35ON
Sat 9/9Georgia State vs UConn-3.0W35–1454.5W35–14UY
Sat 9/16Georgia State at Charlotte-6.5W41–2552.0W41–25OY
Thu 9/21Georgia State at Coastal Carolina+4.5W30–1762.5W30–17UY
Sat 9/30Georgia State vs Troy-1.0L7–2850.5L7–28UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14Georgia State vs Marshall-2.0W41–2453.5W41–24OY
Sat 10/21Georgia State at Louisiana+3.0W20–1762.0W20–17UY
Thu 10/26Georgia State at Georgia Southern-1.0L27–4463.0L27–44ON
Sat 11/4Georgia State vs James Madison+6.0L14–4253.0L14–42ON
Sat 11/11Georgia State vs App State-2.5L14–4262.5L14–42UN
Sat 11/18Georgia State at LSU+32.5L14–5673.5L14–56UN
Sat 11/25Georgia State at Old Dominion+2.0L24–2549.5L24–25UY
Sat 12/23Georgia State vs Utah State+2.0W45–2258.0W45–22OY
Coastal Carolina 2023 Schedule
Coastal Carolina's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Coastal Carolina at UCLA+15.5L13–2766.5L13–27UY
Sat 9/9Coastal Carolina vs Jacksonville State-13.5W30–1661.0W30–16UY
Sat 9/16Coastal Carolina vs Duquesne-35.0W66–755.5W66–7OY
Thu 9/21Coastal Carolina vs Georgia State-4.5L17–3062.5L17–30UN
Sat 9/30Coastal Carolina at Georgia Southern+6.0L28–3867.5L28–38UN
— Bye Week —
Tue 10/10Coastal Carolina at App State+4.5W27–2459.0W27–24UY
Sat 10/21Coastal Carolina at Arkansas State-8.5W27–1759.0W27–17UY
Sat 10/28Coastal Carolina vs Marshall+3.5W34–647.0W34–6UY
Sat 11/4Coastal Carolina at Old Dominion-1.0W28–2451.0W28–24OY
Sat 11/11Coastal Carolina vs Texas State+2.5W31–2355.5W31–23UY
Sat 11/18Coastal Carolina at Army-1.5L21–2840.5L21–28ON
Sat 11/25Coastal Carolina vs James Madison+9.5L14–5650.5L14–56ON
Sat 12/23Coastal Carolina vs San José State+7.5W24–1448.0W24–14UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Coastal Carolina 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
Georgia State #68
+0.353
Coastal Carolina #53
+0.439
Coastal Carolina Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Georgia State #61
+0.433
Coastal Carolina #32
+0.739
Coastal Carolina Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Georgia State #105
0.146
Coastal Carolina #104
0.147
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Even
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Georgia State #65
+7.691
Coastal Carolina #99
+7.397
Georgia State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Georgia State #72
+0.855
Coastal Carolina #75
+0.836
Georgia State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Georgia State #80
70.9
Coastal Carolina #118
72.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Georgia State 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
Coastal Carolina Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Georgia State
-18.5
Coastal Carolina
-14.3
Offense Rating
Georgia State
5.8
Coastal Carolina
7.8
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Georgia State
24.2
Coastal Carolina
22.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Georgia State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Georgia State #90
2.50
Coastal Carolina #84
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Georgia State #121
0.50
Coastal Carolina #56
1.50
Georgia State +2.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 80.6% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Georgia State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Georgia State #1
79.8
Coastal Carolina #1
54.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Georgia State #42
8.9
Coastal Carolina #65
30.2
Georgia State +25.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Georgia State with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Georgia State
Shawn Elliott #1
37–38 (49%) · Yr 7 at school
OC Trent McKnight Yr 2 #1
DC Chad Staggs Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Coastal Carolina
Tim Beck* #1
2–1 (67%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Travis Trickett Yr 1 #1
DC Craig Naivar 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: 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