Colorado at Arizona Week 8 College Football Matchup Colorado at Arizona Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 19 2024 · Week 8 · 🏟 Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ · Turf · 56,029 cap
Colorado✈ 623 mi-1 hr TZ
Away
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Colorado
35
Arizona
21
P&R Line Colorado -13.5
P&R Total O/U 55.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Arizona -2.5 · O/U 57.5
Matchup Prediction
Arizona has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Arizona entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Arizona wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Arizona wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Arizona -2.5
O/U 57.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Colorado · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Colorado 2024 Schedule
Colorado's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29Colorado vs North Dakota State-9.0W31–2659.0W31–26UN
Sat 9/7Colorado at Nebraska+6.5L10–2855.0L10–28UN
Sat 9/14Colorado at Colorado State-7.5W28–958.5W28–9UY
Sat 9/21Colorado vs Baylor-2.5W38–3152.5W38–31OY
Sat 9/28Colorado at UCF+12.5W48–2160.5W48–21OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/12Colorado vs Kansas State+3.5L28–3154.5L28–31OY
Sat 10/19Colorado at Arizona+2.5W34–757.5W34–7UY
Sat 10/26Colorado vs Cincinnati-6.0W34–2357.0W34–23UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/9Colorado at Texas Tech-5.0W41–2762.0W41–27OY
Sat 11/16Colorado vs Utah-13.5W49–2443.5W49–24OY
Sat 11/23Colorado vs Kansas-2.5L21–3759.0L21–37UN
Fri 11/29Colorado vs Oklahoma State-14.5W52–066.5W52–0UY
Sat 12/28Colorado vs BYU-3.0L14–3655.5L14–36UN
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
Colorado PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Colorado
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Colorado
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Colorado
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Colorado #35
+0.482
Arizona #93
+0.241
Colorado Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Colorado #32
+0.648
Arizona #88
+0.348
Colorado Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Colorado #13
0.198
Arizona #99
0.143
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Colorado Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Colorado #28
+8.892
Arizona #101
+6.830
Colorado Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Colorado #48
+0.890
Arizona #117
+0.769
Colorado Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Colorado #19
68.6
Arizona #104
72.4
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Colorado 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
Colorado
0.1
Arizona
9.6
Offense Rating
Colorado
15.7
Arizona
21.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Colorado
15.6
Arizona
11.9
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
Colorado #36
1.00
Arizona #58
1.40
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado #50
0.20
Arizona #114
1.40
Arizona +0.40
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Arizona Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Colorado #1
38.0
Arizona #1
39.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado #73
43.5
Arizona #121
39.6
Arizona +1.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Arizona, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Colorado
Deion Sanders #1
4–8 (33%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Pat Shurmur Yr 1 #1
DC Robert Livingston Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
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
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