Illinois State at Iowa Week 1 College Football Matchup Illinois State at Iowa Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Aug 31 2024 · Week 1 · 🏟 Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA · Turf · 70,585 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2024 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2023 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Illinois State
14
Iowa
29
P&R Line Iowa -15.5
P&R Total O/U 43
Confidence 75 Good
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
76%
Iowa wins
Strong
Illinois State 2024 Schedule
Illinois State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Illinois State at Iowa+10.5
Iowa 2024 Schedule
Iowa's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Iowa vs Illinois State-29.5
Sat 9/7Iowa vs Iowa State-3.0L19–2035.0L19–20ON
Sat 9/14Iowa vs Troy-23.5W38–2139.5W38–21ON
Sat 9/21Iowa at Minnesota-3.0W31–1434.5W31–14OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/5Iowa at Ohio State+17.0L7–3546.0L7–35UN
Sat 10/12Iowa vs Washington-2.5W40–1641.5W40–16OY
Sat 10/19Iowa at Michigan State-7.0L20–3239.5L20–32ON
Sat 10/26Iowa vs Northwestern-16.5W40–1438.5W40–14OY
Sat 11/2Iowa vs Wisconsin-2.5W42–1040.0W42–10OY
Fri 11/8Iowa at UCLA-6.5L17–2044.5L17–20UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/23Iowa at Maryland-4.0W29–1340.5W29–13OY
Fri 11/29Iowa vs Nebraska-3.5W13–1041.5W13–10UN
Mon 12/30Iowa vs Missouri+1.0L24–2741.0L24–27ON
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Illinois State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Illinois State
0.00
Iowa #106
0.57
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Illinois State
0.00
Iowa #62
0.64
Illinois State +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2023 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Iowa Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Illinois State
0.0
Iowa #57
46.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Illinois State
0.0
Iowa #41
32.5
Iowa +46.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2023 full season · preseason estimate
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