Matchup Prediction
Baylor
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Baylor entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Baylor wins
Solid
Game Control
58.6%
Baylor wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Baylor -17.5
O/U 40.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Baylor
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Air Force 2024 Schedule
Air Force's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Air Force vs Merrimack | -30.5W21–6 | 47.5 | W21–6 | U | N |
| Sat 9/7 | Air Force vs San José State | -1.5L7–17 | 43.5 | L7–17 | U | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Air Force at Baylor | +17.5L3–31 | 40.5 | L3–31 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/28 | Air Force at Wyoming | -4.0L19–31 | 33.5 | L19–31 | O | N |
| Sat 10/5 | Air Force vs Navy | +10.0L7–34 | 37.0 | L7–34 | O | N |
| Sat 10/12 | Air Force at New Mexico | +7.0L37–52 | 56.0 | L37–52 | O | N |
| Sat 10/19 | Air Force vs Colorado State | +6.0L13–21 | 43.5 | L13–21 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/2 | Air Force at Army | +18.0L3–20 | 38.5 | L3–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/9 | Air Force vs Fresno State | +9.5W36–28 | 40.5 | W36–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | Air Force vs Oregon State | +3.0W28–0 | 44.5 | W28–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | Air Force at Nevada | +3.0W22–19 | 44.5 | W22–19 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | Air Force at San Diego State | -6.5W31–20 | 43.5 | W31–20 | O | Y |
Baylor 2024 Schedule
Baylor's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Baylor vs Tarleton State | -33.5W45–3 | 53.5 | W45–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | Baylor at Utah | +14.5L12–23 | 52.5 | L12–23 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/14 | Baylor vs Air Force | -17.5W31–3 | 40.5 | W31–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/21 | Baylor at Colorado | +2.5L31–38 | 52.5 | L31–38 | O | N |
| Sat 9/28 | Baylor vs BYU | -3.0L28–34 | 47.0 | L28–34 | O | N |
| Sat 10/5 | Baylor at Iowa State | +13.0L21–43 | 45.0 | L21–43 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Baylor at Texas Tech | +4.5W59–35 | 56.0 | W59–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/26 | Baylor vs Oklahoma State | -7.0W38–28 | 64.5 | W38–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/2 | Baylor vs TCU | -2.5W37–34 | 64.0 | W37–34 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Baylor at West Virginia | -2.0W49–35 | 60.0 | W49–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | Baylor at Houston | -7.0W20–10 | 51.0 | W20–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | Baylor vs Kansas | +2.5W45–17 | 62.5 | W45–17 | U | Y |
| Tue 12/31 | Baylor vs LSU | -3.0L31–44 | 62.5 | L31–44 | O | 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
All 4 Agree
→ Baylor
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Baylor
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Baylor
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?
Baylor Edge
Baylor +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?
Baylor Edge
Baylor +6.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Baylor
3 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Baylor
63.7 — 14.0 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Baylor won by 28
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Baylor. Teams with this edge profile have covered 50.3% historically — essentially a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Air Force
Troy Calhoun #1
130–82 (61%)
· Yr 18 at school
OC
Mike Thiessen
Yr 3
#1
DC
Brian Knorr
Yr 3
#1
Baylor
Dave Aranda #1
23–25 (48%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Jake Spavital
Yr 1
#1
DC
Matt Powledge
Yr 2
#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: 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 ✓