New Mexico at Fresno State Week 12 College Football Matchup New Mexico at Fresno State Matchup - Week 12
Sun, Nov 19 2023 · Week 12 · 🏟 Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA · Turf · 41,031 cap
New Mexico✈ 743 mi-1 hr TZ
25 17
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
New Mexico
22
UNM +22.5
Fresno State
36
P&R Line Fresno State -14
P&R Total O/U 58
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Fresno State -22.5 · O/U 58.5
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
71.6%
Fresno State wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
Fresno State wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Fresno State -22.5
O/U 58.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Fresno State · 73.9% ATS historically
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🚌 New Mexico 2nd straight Road Game
New Mexico 2023 Schedule
New Mexico's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2New Mexico at Texas A&M+37.5L10–5248.5L10–52ON
Sat 9/9New Mexico vs Tennessee Tech-16.0W56–1051.5W56–10OY
Sat 9/16New Mexico vs New Mexico State-2.5L17–2752.0L17–27UN
Sat 9/23New Mexico at Massachusetts+3.5W34–3148.5W34–31OY
Sat 9/30New Mexico at Wyoming+14.5L26–3540.5L26–35OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14New Mexico vs San José State+6.5L24–5255.0L24–52ON
Sat 10/21New Mexico vs Hawai'i+1.5W42–2160.0W42–21OY
Sat 10/28New Mexico at Nevada-1.0L24–3450.0L24–34ON
Sat 11/4New Mexico vs UNLV+10.0L14–5661.0L14–56ON
Sat 11/11New Mexico at Boise State+27.5L14–4258.5L14–42UN
Sat 11/18New Mexico at Fresno State+22.5W25–1758.5W25–17UY
Fri 11/24New Mexico vs Utah State+4.5L41–4458.5L41–44OY
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
Fresno 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
→ Fresno State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
New Mexico #15
+0.491
Fresno State #51
+0.536
Fresno State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
New Mexico #23
+0.722
Fresno State #65
+0.744
Fresno State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
New Mexico #54
0.168
Fresno State #77
0.159
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
New Mexico Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
New Mexico #49
+7.412
Fresno State #36
+8.437
Fresno State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
New Mexico #12
+0.898
Fresno State #48
+0.923
Fresno State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
New Mexico #133
75.5
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
Fresno State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
New Mexico
1.2
Fresno State
2.4
Offense Rating
New Mexico
17.3
Fresno State
15.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
New Mexico
16.1
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
New Mexico #98
0.67
Fresno State #17
1.78
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
New Mexico #129
2.22
Fresno State #29
0.67
Fresno State +1.11
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Fresno State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
New Mexico #1
32.0
Fresno State #1
54.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
New Mexico #117
55.1
Fresno State #47
32.1
Fresno State +22.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Fresno 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
New Mexico
Danny Gonzales #1
8–26 (24%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Bryant Vincent Yr 1 #1
DC Troy Reffett Yr 1 #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