Sat, Sep 7 2024
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Week 2
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🏟 Kenan Memorial Stadium
Chapel Hill, NC
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Turf
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62,980 cap
Charlotte✈ 103 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
North Carolina
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
North Carolina entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
North Carolina wins
Solid
Game Control
67.1%
North Carolina wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
North Carolina -21.5
O/U 47.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → North Carolina
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Charlotte 2024 Schedule
Charlotte's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Charlotte vs James Madison | +6.5L7–30 | 47.5 | L7–30 | U | N |
| Sat 9/7 | Charlotte at North Carolina | +21.5L20–38 | 47.5 | L20–38 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/14 | Charlotte vs Gardner-Webb | -14.0W27–26 | 46.5 | W27–26 | O | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Charlotte at Indiana | +28.5L14–52 | 50.0 | L14–52 | O | N |
| Sat 9/28 | Charlotte at Rice | +4.0W21–20 | 48.0 | W21–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/5 | Charlotte vs East Carolina | +9.5W55–24 | 47.5 | W55–24 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Charlotte at Navy | +16.5L17–51 | 57.5 | L17–51 | O | N |
| Sat 10/26 | Charlotte at Memphis | +17.0L28–33 | 56.5 | L28–33 | O | Y |
| Thu 10/31 | Charlotte vs Tulane | +14.5L3–34 | 55.5 | L3–34 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Charlotte vs South Florida | -1.5L24–59 | 53.5 | L24–59 | O | N |
| Sat 11/23 | Charlotte at Florida Atlantic | -3.0W39–27 | 49.5 | W39–27 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | Charlotte vs UAB | -1.5W29–27 | 59.5 | W29–27 | U | Y |
North Carolina 2024 Schedule
North Carolina's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
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| Thu 8/29 | North Carolina at Minnesota | -2.0W19–17 | 52.5 | W19–17 | U | N |
| Sat 9/7 | North Carolina vs Charlotte | -21.5W38–20 | 47.5 | W38–20 | O | N |
| Sat 9/14 | North Carolina vs North Carolina Central | -37.5W45–10 | 57.5 | W45–10 | U | N |
| Sat 9/21 | North Carolina vs James Madison | -10.0L50–70 | 48.0 | L50–70 | O | N |
| Sat 9/28 | North Carolina at Duke | -1.0L20–21 | 55.5 | L20–21 | U | N |
| Sat 10/5 | North Carolina vs Pittsburgh | +2.5L24–34 | 63.0 | L24–34 | U | N |
| Sat 10/12 | North Carolina vs Georgia Tech | +3.5L34–41 | 60.5 | L34–41 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/26 | North Carolina at Virginia | +3.5W41–14 | 58.5 | W41–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/2 | North Carolina at Florida State | -2.5W35–11 | 50.5 | W35–11 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/16 | North Carolina vs Wake Forest | -10.5W31–24 | 64.5 | W31–24 | U | N |
| Sat 11/23 | North Carolina at Boston College | -2.0L21–41 | 50.5 | L21–41 | O | N |
| Sat 11/30 | North Carolina vs NC State | -2.5L30–35 | 54.5 | L30–35 | O | N |
| Sat 12/28 | North Carolina vs UConn | -2.0L14–27 | 53.5 | L14–27 | U | N |
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ North Carolina
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?
North Carolina Edge
North Carolina +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
North Carolina Edge
North Carolina +12.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on North Carolina with a moderate edge in both. This is the strongest ATS signal in our backtest: teams in this situation have covered 55.8% of the time (n=113).
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Charlotte
Biff Poggi #1
3–9 (25%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Mike Miller
Yr 2
#1
DC
Ryan Osborn
Yr 2
#1
North Carolina
Mack Brown #1
38–27 (59%)
· Yr 6 at school
OC
Chip Lindsey
Yr 2
#1
DC
Geoff Collins
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 ✓

