Fresno State at San Diego State Week 13 College Football Matchup Fresno State at San Diego State Matchup - Week 13
Sun, Nov 26 2023 · Week 13 · 🏟 Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, CA · Turf · 35,000 cap
Fresno State✈ 316 miSame TZ
18 33
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Fresno State
28
FRES -5.5
San Diego State
21
P&R Line Fresno State -7
P&R Total O/U 48.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Fresno State -5.5 · O/U 47.0
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
73.7%
Fresno State wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Fresno State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Fresno State -5.5
O/U 47.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Fresno State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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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
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
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
All 4 Agree
→ Fresno State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Fresno State
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
Fresno State #51
+0.463
San Diego State #96
+0.318
Fresno State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Fresno State #65
+0.563
San Diego State #91
+0.514
Fresno State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Fresno State #77
0.159
San Diego State #79
0.157
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Fresno State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Fresno State #36
+7.582
San Diego State #116
+6.504
Fresno State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Fresno State #48
+0.907
San Diego State #70
+0.834
Fresno State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Fresno State #15
68.6
San Diego State #14
68.4
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
San Diego 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
San Diego State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Fresno State
2.4
San Diego State
2.6
Offense Rating
Fresno State
15.1
San Diego State
15.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Fresno State
12.7
San Diego State
13.0
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
Fresno State #17
1.60
San Diego State #93
0.40
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Fresno State #29
0.80
San Diego State #57
1.00
Fresno State +1.20
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Fresno State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Fresno State #1
52.5
San Diego State #1
28.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Fresno State #47
32.8
San Diego State #92
48.9
Fresno State +24.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
San Diego State
3 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
San Diego State
62.1 — 20.3 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
San Diego State won by 15
✗ Model missed it
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
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
San Diego State
Brady Hoke #1
25–14 (64%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Ryan Lindley Yr 1 #1
DC Kurt Mattix Yr 3 #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