Sat, Aug 31 2024
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Week 1
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🏟 Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA
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Turf
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70,585 cap
Illinois State✈ 154 miSame TZ
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.
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
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Lean
Game Control
76%
Iowa wins
Strong
Illinois State 2024 Schedule
Illinois State's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Illinois State at Iowa | +10.5 | — | — | — | — |
Iowa 2024 Schedule
Iowa's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Iowa vs Illinois State | -29.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/7 | Iowa vs Iowa State | -3.0L19–20 | 35.0 | L19–20 | O | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Iowa vs Troy | -23.5W38–21 | 39.5 | W38–21 | O | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Iowa at Minnesota | -3.0W31–14 | 34.5 | W31–14 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/5 | Iowa at Ohio State | +17.0L7–35 | 46.0 | L7–35 | U | N |
| Sat 10/12 | Iowa vs Washington | -2.5W40–16 | 41.5 | W40–16 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | Iowa at Michigan State | -7.0L20–32 | 39.5 | L20–32 | O | N |
| Sat 10/26 | Iowa vs Northwestern | -16.5W40–14 | 38.5 | W40–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/2 | Iowa vs Wisconsin | -2.5W42–10 | 40.0 | W42–10 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/8 | Iowa at UCLA | -6.5L17–20 | 44.5 | L17–20 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Iowa at Maryland | -4.0W29–13 | 40.5 | W29–13 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/29 | Iowa vs Nebraska | -3.5W13–10 | 41.5 | W13–10 | U | N |
| Mon 12/30 | Iowa vs Missouri | +1.0L24–27 | 41.0 | L24–27 | O | N |
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Illinois State Edge
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
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 ✓
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 ✓

