Nevada at Texas State Week 4 College Football Matchup Nevada at Texas State Matchup - Week 4
Sat, Sep 23 2023 · Week 4 · 🏟 Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX · Turf · 30,000 cap
Nevada✈ 1,405 mi+2 hr TZ
Away
24 35
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Nevada
21
TXST -17
Texas State
39
P&R Line Texas State -18.5
P&R Total O/U 60
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Texas State -17 · O/U 60.0
Matchup Prediction
Texas State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Texas State entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Texas State wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
Texas State wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Texas State -17
O/U 60.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Texas State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Texas State 2nd straight Home Game
Nevada 2023 Schedule
Nevada's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Nevada at USC+37.5L14–6663.5L14–66ON
Sat 9/9Nevada vs Idaho+5.5L6–3351.0L6–33UN
Sat 9/16Nevada vs Kansas+28.5L24–3158.0L24–31UY
Sat 9/23Nevada at Texas State+17.0L24–3560.0L24–35UY
Sat 9/30Nevada at Fresno State+25.5L9–2750.5L9–27UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14Nevada vs UNLV+7.5L27–4551.5L27–45ON
Sat 10/21Nevada at San Diego State+11.0W6–048.5W6–0UY
Sat 10/28Nevada vs New Mexico+1.0W34–2450.0W34–24OY
Sat 11/4Nevada vs Hawai'i-3.5L14–2750.5L14–27UN
Sat 11/11Nevada at Utah State+14.5L24–4154.5L24–41ON
Sat 11/18Nevada at Colorado State+12.5L20–3045.5L20–30OY
Sat 11/25Nevada vs Wyoming+11.0L6–4242.0L6–42ON
Texas State 2023 Schedule
Texas State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Texas State at Baylor+26.5W42–3158.5W42–31OY
Sat 9/9Texas State at UTSA+13.5L13–2066.5L13–20UY
Sat 9/16Texas State vs Jackson State-17.5W77–3461.5W77–34OY
Sat 9/23Texas State vs Nevada-17.0W35–2460.0W35–24UN
Sat 9/30Texas State at Southern Miss-6.5W50–3660.0W50–36OY
Sat 10/7Texas State at Louisiana+1.0L30–3467.5L30–34UN
Sat 10/14Texas State vs UL Monroe-18.5W21–2064.5W21–20UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Texas State vs Troy+6.5L13–3153.0L13–31UN
Sat 11/4Texas State vs Georgia Southern+2.0W45–2469.0W45–24UY
Sat 11/11Texas State at Coastal Carolina-2.5L23–3155.5L23–31UN
Sat 11/18Texas State at Arkansas State-3.5L31–7759.5L31–77ON
Sat 11/25Texas State vs South Alabama+6.5W52–4457.0W52–44OY
Tue 12/26Texas State vs Rice-3.5W45–2158.5W45–21OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Texas State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Texas State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Texas State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Texas State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Nevada #128
+0.215
Texas State #23
+0.522
Texas State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Nevada #132
+0.290
Texas State #36
+0.684
Texas State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Nevada #112
0.144
Texas State #17
0.188
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Texas State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Nevada #132
+6.233
Texas State #19
+8.385
Texas State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Nevada #129
+0.757
Texas State #20
+0.932
Texas State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Nevada #120
73.2
Texas State #80
70.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Texas 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
Texas State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Nevada
-21.8
Texas State
1.8
Offense Rating
Nevada
4.4
Texas State
18.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Nevada
26.2
Texas State
16.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Texas State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Nevada #129
0.00
Texas State #38
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Nevada #108
2.50
Texas State #38
0.50
Texas State +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Texas State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Nevada #1
8.0
Texas State #1
62.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Nevada #135
80.8
Texas State #33
23.4
Texas State +54.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Texas State
3 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Nevada
26.0 — 58.6 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Texas State won by 11
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Texas 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
Nevada
Ken Wilson #1
2–13 (13%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Derek Sage Yr 2 #1
DC Kwame Agyeman Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Texas State
G. J. Kinne #1
2–1 (67%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Mack Leftwich Yr 1 #1
DC Jonathan Patke 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