Arizona at BYU Week 7 College Football Matchup Arizona at BYU Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 12 2024 · Week 7 · 🏟 LaVell Edwards Stadium Provo, UT · Turf · 63,725 cap
Arizona✈ 556 mi+1 hr TZ
Away
19 41
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Arizona
15
BYU -3
BYU
36
P&R Line BYU -21
P&R Total O/U 50.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas BYU -3 · O/U 48.5
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Arizona, while Game Control favors BYU. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
73.7%
Arizona wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
BYU wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
BYU -3
O/U 48.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → BYU · 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
BYU 2024 Schedule
BYU's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31BYU vs Southern Illinois-29
Fri 9/6BYU at SMU+12.5W18–1555.5W18–15UY
Sat 9/14BYU at Wyoming-9.5W34–1440.5W34–14OY
Sat 9/21BYU vs Kansas State+7.5W38–949.5W38–9UY
Sat 9/28BYU at Baylor+3.0W34–2847.0W34–28OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/12BYU vs Arizona-3.0W41–1948.5W41–19OY
Fri 10/18BYU vs Oklahoma State-8.5W38–3553.0W38–35ON
Sat 10/26BYU at UCF+2.5W37–2453.5W37–24OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/9BYU at Utah-3.5W22–2140.5W22–21ON
Sat 11/16BYU vs Kansas-3.0L13–1755.5L13–17UN
Sat 11/23BYU at Arizona State+3.5L23–2849.0L23–28ON
Sat 11/30BYU vs Houston-9.5W30–1839.5W30–18OY
Sat 12/28BYU vs Colorado+3.0W36–1455.5W36–14UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
BYU PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ BYU
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ BYU
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ BYU
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Arizona #93
+0.276
BYU #51
+0.457
BYU Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Arizona #88
+0.342
BYU #60
+0.578
BYU Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Arizona #99
0.143
BYU #49
0.174
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
BYU Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Arizona #101
+7.323
BYU #88
+8.284
BYU Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Arizona #117
+0.799
BYU #44
+0.892
BYU Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Arizona #104
72.4
BYU #13
68.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
BYU 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
BYU Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Arizona
9.6
BYU
14.5
Offense Rating
Arizona
21.5
BYU
21.4
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Arizona
11.9
BYU
7.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Arizona Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Arizona #58
1.75
BYU #22
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Arizona #114
1.25
BYU #3
0.25
Arizona +1.25
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? BYU Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Arizona #1
42.6
BYU #1
72.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Arizona #121
36.2
BYU #20
13.7
BYU +29.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
BYU
2 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
BYU
56.6 — 25.2 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
BYU won by 22
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.

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
BYU
Kalani Sitake #1
61–41 (60%) · Yr 9 at school
OC Aaron Roderick Yr 3 #1
DC Jay Hill Yr 2 #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