Memphis at Florida State Week 3 College Football Matchup Memphis at Florida State Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 14 2024 · Week 3 · 🏟 Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium Tallahassee, FL · Turf · 79,560 cap
Memphis✈ 461 mi+1 hr TZ
Away
20 12
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Memphis
31
Florida State
21
P&R Line Memphis -10.5
P&R Total O/U 51.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Florida State -7 · O/U 52.0
Matchup Prediction
Memphis has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Memphis entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Memphis wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Memphis wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Florida State -7
O/U 52.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Memphis · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Florida State Coming off BYE
Memphis 2024 Schedule
Memphis's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Memphis vs North Alabama-38.5W40–062.5W40–0UY
Sat 9/7Memphis vs Troy-18.5W38–1757.5W38–17UY
Sat 9/14Memphis at Florida State+7.0W20–1252.0W20–12UY
Sat 9/21Memphis at Navy-9.5L44–5647.0L44–56ON
Sat 9/28Memphis vs Middle Tennessee-27.0W24–762.0W24–7UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/12Memphis vs South Florida-10.0W21–361.0W21–3UY
Sat 10/19Memphis vs North Texas-10.5W52–4467.5W52–44ON
Sat 10/26Memphis vs Charlotte-17.0W33–2856.5W33–28ON
Sat 11/2Memphis at UTSA-7.0L36–4462.0L36–44ON
Fri 11/8Memphis vs Rice-7.5W27–2050.5W27–20UN
Sat 11/16Memphis vs UAB-16.0W53–1862.0W53–18OY
— Bye Week —
Thu 11/28Memphis at Tulane+12.5W34–2454.5W34–24OY
Tue 12/17Memphis vs West Virginia-5.0W42–3760.0W42–37ON
Florida State 2024 Schedule
Florida State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/24Florida State vs Georgia Tech-10.0L21–2454.5L21–24UN
Mon 9/2Florida State vs Boston College-16.5L13–2850.0L13–28UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/14Florida State vs Memphis-7.0L12–2052.0L12–20UN
Sat 9/21Florida State vs California-3.0W14–944.0W14–9UY
Sat 9/28Florida State at SMU+6.0L16–4246.0L16–42ON
Sat 10/5Florida State vs Clemson+16.5L13–2947.0L13–29UY
— Bye Week —
Fri 10/18Florida State at Duke+2.5L16–2343.0L16–23UN
Sat 10/26Florida State at Miami+22.5L14–3655.0L14–36UY
Sat 11/2Florida State vs North Carolina+2.5L11–3550.5L11–35UN
Sat 11/9Florida State at Notre Dame+25.5L3–5244.5L3–52ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/23Florida State vs Charleston Southern-33.0W41–744.5W41–7OY
Sat 11/30Florida State vs Florida+17.5L11–3145.5L11–31UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
Memphis PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Memphis
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Memphis
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Memphis
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Memphis #23
+0.522
Florida State #125
+0.248
Memphis Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Memphis #42
+0.654
Florida State #130
+0.324
Memphis Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Memphis #11
0.199
Florida State #98
0.143
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Memphis Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Memphis #14
+8.274
Florida State #131
+6.926
Memphis Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Memphis #57
+0.844
Florida State #128
+0.754
Memphis Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Memphis #12
67.7
Florida State #127
73.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Memphis Edge
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
Florida State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Memphis
3.2
Florida State
6.9
Offense Rating
Memphis
16.9
Florida State
16.8
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Memphis
13.7
Florida State
9.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Memphis Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Memphis #11
2.00
Florida State #126
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Memphis #65
0.00
Florida State #103
0.50
Memphis +1.50
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Memphis Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Memphis #1
83.1
Florida State #1
18.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Memphis #4
6.4
Florida State #130
56.0
Memphis +64.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Florida State
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Memphis
8.8 — 81.2 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Memphis won by 8
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Memphis 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
Memphis
Ryan Silverfield #1
31–19 (62%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Tim Cramsey Yr 3 #1
DC Jordon Hankins Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Florida State
Mike Norvell #1
31–17 (65%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Alex Atkins Yr 3 #1
DC Adam Fuller Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #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