Arizona at Utah Week 5 College Football Matchup Arizona at Utah Matchup - Week 5
Sun, Sep 29 2024 · Week 5 · 🏟 Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT · Turf · 45,807 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Arizona
17
Utah
31
P&R Line Utah -13.5
P&R Total O/U 48
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Utah -7.5 · O/U 47.0
Matchup Prediction
Utah has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Utah entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Utah wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Utah wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Utah -7.5
O/U 47.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Utah · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Arizona 2024 Schedule
Arizona's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Arizona vs New Mexico-28.0W61–3960.0W61–39ON
Sat 9/7Arizona vs Northern Arizona-43.0W22–1065.0W22–10UN
Fri 9/13Arizona at Kansas State+7.0L7–3158.0L7–31UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/28Arizona at Utah+7.5W23–1047.0W23–10UY
Sat 10/5Arizona vs Texas Tech-6.0L22–2864.0L22–28UN
Sat 10/12Arizona at BYU+3.0L19–4148.5L19–41ON
Sat 10/19Arizona vs Colorado-2.5L7–3457.5L7–34UN
Sat 10/26Arizona vs West Virginia-5.5L26–3151.5L26–31ON
Sat 11/2Arizona at UCF+6.5L12–5655.0L12–56ON
— Bye Week —
Fri 11/15Arizona vs Houston-1.0W27–346.5W27–3UY
Sat 11/23Arizona at TCU+10.5L28–4960.0L28–49ON
Sat 11/30Arizona vs Arizona State+7.5L7–4952.5L7–49ON
Utah 2024 Schedule
Utah's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29Utah vs Southern Utah-37.5W49–055.5W49–0UY
Sat 9/7Utah vs Baylor-14.5W23–1252.5W23–12UN
Sat 9/14Utah at Utah State-20.5W38–2143.5W38–21ON
Sat 9/21Utah at Oklahoma State-1.0W22–1953.5W22–19UY
Sat 9/28Utah vs Arizona-7.5L10–2347.0L10–23UN
— Bye Week —
Fri 10/11Utah at Arizona State-6.0L19–2746.5L19–27UN
Sat 10/19Utah vs TCU-3.0L7–1352.0L7–13UN
Sat 10/26Utah at Houston-4.5L14–1736.0L14–17UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/9Utah vs BYU+3.5L21–2240.5L21–22OY
Sat 11/16Utah at Colorado+13.5L24–4943.5L24–49ON
Sat 11/23Utah vs Iowa State+6.5L28–3142.5L28–31OY
Fri 11/29Utah at UCF+9.5W28–1445.5W28–14UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
Utah PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Utah
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Utah
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Utah
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Arizona #93
+0.194
Utah #120
+0.316
Utah Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Arizona #88
+0.314
Utah #106
+0.465
Utah Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Arizona #99
0.143
Utah #12
0.199
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Utah Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Arizona #101
+6.659
Utah #111
+7.957
Utah Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Arizona #117
+0.738
Utah #125
+0.812
Utah Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Arizona #104
72.4
Utah #32
69.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Utah 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
Arizona Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Arizona
9.6
Utah
7.3
Offense Rating
Arizona
21.5
Utah
18.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Arizona
11.9
Utah
10.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Utah Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Arizona #58
1.50
Utah #78
1.67
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Arizona #114
1.50
Utah #47
1.00
Utah +0.17
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Utah Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Arizona #1
41.4
Utah #1
74.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Arizona #121
36.3
Utah #58
11.0
Utah +32.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Utah 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
Arizona
Brent Brennan #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Dino Babers Yr 1 #1
DC Duane Akina Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Utah
Kyle Whittingham #1
162–79 (67%) · Yr 20 at school
OC Andy Ludwig Yr 3 #1
DC Morgan Scalley 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: 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