Boise State at Fresno State Week 10 College Football Matchup Boise State at Fresno State Matchup - Week 10
Sun, Nov 5 2023 · Week 10 · 🏟 Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA · Turf · 41,031 cap
Boise State✈ 505 mi-1 hr TZ
30 37
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Boise State
29
BSU +2.5
Fresno State
26
P&R Line Boise State -3
P&R Total O/U 55.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Fresno State -2.5 · O/U 53.5
Matchup Prediction
Fresno State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Fresno State entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Fresno State wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Fresno State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Fresno State -2.5
O/U 53.5
Bovada
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Boise State · 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
🏠 Fresno State 2nd straight Home Game
Boise State 2023 Schedule
Boise State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Boise State at Washington+14.0L19–5659.0L19–56ON
Sat 9/9Boise State vs UCF+3.0L16–1858.5L16–18UY
Sat 9/16Boise State vs North Dakota-15.0W42–1858.0W42–18OY
Fri 9/22Boise State at San Diego State-6.5W34–3146.0W34–31ON
Sat 9/30Boise State at Memphis+3.0L32–3558.0L32–35OY
Sat 10/7Boise State vs San José State-8.0W35–2757.5W35–27ON
Sat 10/14Boise State at Colorado State-7.5L30–3160.0L30–31ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Boise State vs Wyoming-4.5W32–748.5W32–7UY
Sat 11/4Boise State at Fresno State+2.5L30–3753.5L30–37ON
Sat 11/11Boise State vs New Mexico-27.5W42–1458.5W42–14UY
Sat 11/18Boise State at Utah State-5.5W45–1062.5W45–10UY
Fri 11/24Boise State vs Air Force-6.5W27–1944.5W27–19OY
Sat 12/2Boise State at UNLV-2.5W44–2058.0W44–20OY
Sat 12/16Boise State vs UCLA+6.5L22–3546.0L22–35ON
Fresno State 2023 Schedule
Fresno State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Fresno State at Purdue+4.0W39–3547.0W39–35OY
Sat 9/9Fresno State vs Eastern Washington-31.5W34–3163.5W34–31ON
Sat 9/16Fresno State at Arizona State-4.0W29–048.0W29–0UY
Sat 9/23Fresno State vs Kent State-27.5W53–1047.5W53–10OY
Sat 9/30Fresno State vs Nevada-25.5W27–950.5W27–9UN
Sat 10/7Fresno State at Wyoming-5.5L19–2443.0L19–24UN
Fri 10/13Fresno State at Utah State-5.5W37–3256.0W37–32ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Fresno State vs UNLV-10.5W31–2456.0W31–24UN
Sat 11/4Fresno State vs Boise State-2.5W37–3053.5W37–30OY
Sat 11/11Fresno State at San José State+2.5L18–4251.5L18–42ON
Sat 11/18Fresno State vs New Mexico-22.5L17–2558.5L17–25UN
Sat 11/25Fresno State at San Diego State-5.5L18–3347.0L18–33ON
Sat 12/16Fresno State vs New Mexico State+3.0W37–1052.5W37–10UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Boise State 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
Both Agree
→ Boise State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Boise State #19
+0.476
Fresno State #51
+0.435
Boise State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Boise State #29
+0.678
Fresno State #65
+0.571
Boise State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Boise State #45
0.172
Fresno State #77
0.159
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Boise State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Boise State #38
+7.511
Fresno State #36
+8.244
Fresno State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Boise State #21
+0.881
Fresno State #48
+0.852
Boise State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Boise State #65
70.6
Fresno State #15
68.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Fresno 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
Boise State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Boise State
3.3
Fresno State
2.4
Offense Rating
Boise State
18.1
Fresno State
15.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Boise State
14.8
Fresno State
12.7
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Fresno State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Boise State #9
1.29
Fresno State #17
2.14
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Boise State #60
1.29
Fresno State #29
0.43
Fresno State +0.86
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Fresno State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Boise State #1
48.3
Fresno State #1
56.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Boise State #34
33.0
Fresno State #47
27.9
Fresno State +7.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 8 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
1 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Fresno State
87.4 — 8.0 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Fresno State won by 7
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Fresno State. Teams with this edge profile have covered 50.3% historically — essentially a coin flip against the spread.

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

Coaching Matchup
Boise State
Andy Avalos #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Bush Hamdan Yr 1 #1
DC Spencer Danielson Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Fresno State
Jeff Tedford #1
39–18 (68%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Pat McCann Yr 1 #1
DC Kevin Coyle Yr 2 #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