Sat, Dec 16 2023
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Postseason
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Neutral Site
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🏟 University Stadium
Albuquerque, NM
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Turf
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39,224 cap
New Mexico State✈ 192 miSame TZ
Fresno State✈ 743 mi+1 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Fresno State,
while Game Control favors New Mexico State.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Fresno State wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
New Mexico State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
New Mexico State -3.0
O/U 52.5
Bovada
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → New Mexico State
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
New Mexico State 2023 Schedule
New Mexico State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/26 | New Mexico State vs Massachusetts | -7.0L30–41 | 45.5 | L30–41 | O | N |
| Sat 9/2 | New Mexico State vs Western Illinois | -21.0W58–21 | 55.0 | W58–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | New Mexico State at Liberty | +9.0L17–33 | 54.5 | L17–33 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | New Mexico State at New Mexico | +2.5W27–17 | 52.0 | W27–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | New Mexico State at Hawai'i | +4.0L17–20 | 54.5 | L17–20 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Wed 10/4 | New Mexico State vs Florida International | -6.5W34–17 | 49.5 | W34–17 | O | Y |
| Wed 10/11 | New Mexico State vs Sam Houston | -4.5W27–13 | 43.0 | W27–13 | U | Y |
| Wed 10/18 | New Mexico State at UTEP | -3.0W28–7 | 48.5 | W28–7 | U | Y |
| Tue 10/24 | New Mexico State at Louisiana Tech | +3.0W27–24 | 55.0 | W27–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | New Mexico State vs Middle Tennessee | -3.0W13–7 | 55.5 | W13–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | New Mexico State at Western Kentucky | +4.5W38–29 | 55.5 | W38–29 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | New Mexico State at Auburn | +25.5W31–10 | 48.5 | W31–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | New Mexico State vs Jacksonville State | -2.0W20–17 | 48.5 | W20–17 | U | Y |
| Fri 12/1 | New Mexico State at Liberty | +10.5L35–49 | 54.0 | L35–49 | O | N |
| Sat 12/16 | New Mexico State vs Fresno State | -3.0L10–37 | 52.5 | L10–37 | U | N |
Fresno State 2023 Schedule
Fresno State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Fresno State at Purdue | +4.0W39–35 | 47.0 | W39–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Fresno State vs Eastern Washington | -31.5W34–31 | 63.5 | W34–31 | O | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Fresno State at Arizona State | -4.0W29–0 | 48.0 | W29–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Fresno State vs Kent State | -27.5W53–10 | 47.5 | W53–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/30 | Fresno State vs Nevada | -25.5W27–9 | 50.5 | W27–9 | U | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Fresno State at Wyoming | -5.5L19–24 | 43.0 | L19–24 | U | N |
| Fri 10/13 | Fresno State at Utah State | -5.5W37–32 | 56.0 | W37–32 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/28 | Fresno State vs UNLV | -10.5W31–24 | 56.0 | W31–24 | U | N |
| Sat 11/4 | Fresno State vs Boise State | -2.5W37–30 | 53.5 | W37–30 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | Fresno State at San José State | +2.5L18–42 | 51.5 | L18–42 | O | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Fresno State vs New Mexico | -22.5L17–25 | 58.5 | L17–25 | U | N |
| Sat 11/25 | Fresno State at San Diego State | -5.5L18–33 | 47.0 | L18–33 | O | N |
| Sat 12/16 | Fresno State vs New Mexico State | +3.0W37–10 | 52.5 | W37–10 | U | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2023 season
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
→ New Mexico State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
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
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Fresno State Edge
Fresno State +0.30
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
New Mexico State Edge
New Mexico State +6.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 12 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Fresno State
3 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Fresno State
85.7 — 6.8 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Fresno State won by 27
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
New Mexico State
Jerry Kill #1
9–8 (53%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Tim Beck
Yr 2
#1
DC
Nate Dreiling
Yr 2
#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
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 ✓
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 ✓