Sat, Oct 19 2024
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Week 8
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🏟 Davis Wade Stadium
Starkville, MS
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Turf
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61,337 cap
Texas A&M✈ 483 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Texas A&M
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Texas A&M entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Texas A&M wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Texas A&M wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Texas A&M -21
O/U 55.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Texas A&M
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Texas A&M 2024 Schedule
Texas A&M's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Texas A&M vs Notre Dame | -3.0L13–23 | 47.0 | L13–23 | U | N |
| Sat 9/7 | Texas A&M vs McNeese | -48.5W52–10 | 56.5 | W52–10 | O | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Texas A&M at Florida | -4.5W33–20 | 47.0 | W33–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/21 | Texas A&M vs Bowling Green | -21.0W26–20 | 50.5 | W26–20 | U | N |
| Sat 9/28 | Texas A&M vs Arkansas | -6.5W21–17 | 50.5 | W21–17 | U | N |
| Sat 10/5 | Texas A&M vs Missouri | -3.0W41–10 | 47.5 | W41–10 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Texas A&M at Mississippi State | -21.0W34–24 | 55.5 | W34–24 | O | N |
| Sat 10/26 | Texas A&M vs LSU | -2.0W38–23 | 54.5 | W38–23 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/2 | Texas A&M at South Carolina | -3.0L20–44 | 43.5 | L20–44 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Texas A&M vs New Mexico State | -38.5W38–3 | 54.5 | W38–3 | U | N |
| Sat 11/23 | Texas A&M at Auburn | -2.5L41–43 | 47.0 | L41–43 | O | N |
| Sat 11/30 | Texas A&M vs Texas | +4.5L7–17 | 49.5 | L7–17 | U | N |
| Fri 12/27 | Texas A&M vs USC | -3.5L31–35 | 56.5 | L31–35 | O | N |
Mississippi State 2024 Schedule
Mississippi State's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Mississippi State vs Eastern Kentucky | -26.5W56–7 | 61.5 | W56–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | Mississippi State at Arizona State | +6.5L23–30 | 57.5 | L23–30 | U | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Mississippi State vs Toledo | -10.5L17–41 | 56.5 | L17–41 | O | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Mississippi State vs Florida | +6.5L28–45 | 58.0 | L28–45 | O | N |
| Sat 9/28 | Mississippi State at Texas | +37.0L13–35 | 58.5 | L13–35 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Mississippi State at Georgia | +34.0L31–41 | 53.5 | L31–41 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | Mississippi State vs Texas A&M | +21.0L24–34 | 55.5 | L24–34 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/26 | Mississippi State vs Arkansas | +7.5L25–58 | 55.0 | L25–58 | O | N |
| Sat 11/2 | Mississippi State vs Massachusetts | -19.5W45–20 | 59.5 | W45–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/9 | Mississippi State at Tennessee | +26.5L14–33 | 61.5 | L14–33 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Mississippi State vs Missouri | +9.5L20–39 | 58.0 | L20–39 | O | N |
| Fri 11/29 | Mississippi State at Ole Miss | +26.5L14–26 | 63.5 | L14–26 | U | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2024 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Texas A&M
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Texas A&M
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Texas A&M
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 · 2024 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?
Texas A&M Edge
Texas A&M +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Texas A&M Edge
Texas A&M +42.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Texas A&M 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
Texas A&M
Mike Elko #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Collin Klein
Yr 1
#1
DC
Jay Bateman
Yr 1
#1
Mississippi State
Jeff Lebby #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Jeff Lebby
Yr 1
#1
DC
Matt Barnes
Yr 1
#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: 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 ✓
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 ✓

