Idaho State at San Diego State Week 1 College Football Matchup Idaho State at San Diego State Matchup - Week 1
Sun, Sep 3 2023 · Week 1 · 🏟 Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, CA · Turf · 35,000 cap
Idaho State✈ 742 mi-1 hr TZ
28 36
Final
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2023 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2022 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Idaho State
33
San Diego State
26
P&R Line Idaho State -6.5
P&R Total O/U 58.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas San Diego State -34.5 · O/U 51.0
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
76%
San Diego State wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
San Diego State -34.5
O/U 51.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Idaho State 2023 Schedule
Idaho State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Idaho State at San Diego State+34.5L28–3651.0L28–36OY
Sat 9/9Idaho State at Utah State+24.0L28–7861.0L28–78ON
San Diego State 2023 Schedule
San Diego State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/26San Diego State vs Ohio-2.0W20–1348.5W20–13UY
Sat 9/2San Diego State vs Idaho State-34.5W36–2851.0W36–28ON
Sat 9/9San Diego State vs UCLA+13.0L10–3549.0L10–35UN
Sat 9/16San Diego State at Oregon State+24.5L9–2648.5L9–26UY
Fri 9/22San Diego State vs Boise State+6.5L31–3446.0L31–34OY
Sat 9/30San Diego State at Air Force+10.5L10–4943.5L10–49ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14San Diego State at Hawai'i-6.0W41–3451.5W41–34OY
Sat 10/21San Diego State vs Nevada-11.0L0–648.5L0–6UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/4San Diego State vs Utah State+2.0L24–3256.5L24–32UN
Sat 11/11San Diego State at Colorado State+3.5L19–2246.5L19–22UY
Sat 11/18San Diego State at San José State+16.5L13–2448.5L13–24UY
Sat 11/25San Diego State vs Fresno State+5.5W33–1847.0W33–18OY
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Idaho State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Idaho State
0.00
San Diego State #98
0.75
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Idaho State
0.00
San Diego State #67
0.75
Idaho State +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? San Diego State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Idaho State #130
5.9
San Diego State #68
53.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Idaho State #137
87.2
San Diego State #54
33.3
San Diego State +47.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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