Oklahoma State at BYU Week 8 College Football Matchup Oklahoma State at BYU Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 19 2024 · Week 8 · 🏟 LaVell Edwards Stadium Provo, UT · Turf · 63,725 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Oklahoma State
19
BYU -8.5
BYU
36
P&R Line BYU -16.5
P&R Total O/U 54.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas BYU -8.5 · O/U 53.0
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Oklahoma State, while Game Control favors BYU. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Oklahoma State wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
BYU wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
BYU -8.5
O/U 53.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → BYU · 73.9% ATS historically
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Oklahoma State 2024 Schedule
Oklahoma State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Oklahoma State vs South Dakota State-9.5W44–2054.0W44–20OY
Sat 9/7Oklahoma State vs Arkansas-10.5W39–3160.5W39–31ON
Sat 9/14Oklahoma State at Tulsa-17.5W45–1062.5W45–10UY
Sat 9/21Oklahoma State vs Utah+1.0L19–2253.5L19–22UN
Sat 9/28Oklahoma State at Kansas State+6.0L20–4258.0L20–42ON
Sat 10/5Oklahoma State vs West Virginia-2.5L14–3865.0L14–38UN
— Bye Week —
Fri 10/18Oklahoma State at BYU+8.5L35–3853.0L35–38OY
Sat 10/26Oklahoma State at Baylor+7.0L28–3864.5L28–38ON
Sat 11/2Oklahoma State vs Arizona State+5.0L21–4257.0L21–42ON
Sat 11/9Oklahoma State at TCU+10.5L13–3868.5L13–38UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/23Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech+5.0L48–5663.5L48–56ON
Fri 11/29Oklahoma State at Colorado+14.5L0–5266.5L0–52UN
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ BYU
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Oklahoma State #52
+0.343
BYU #51
+0.557
BYU Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Oklahoma State #30
+0.462
BYU #60
+0.640
BYU Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Oklahoma State #89
0.146
BYU #49
0.174
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
BYU Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Oklahoma State #42
+8.007
BYU #88
+7.660
Oklahoma State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Oklahoma State #63
+0.845
BYU #44
+0.903
BYU Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Oklahoma State #113
72.9
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
Oklahoma State
4.7
BYU
14.5
Offense Rating
Oklahoma State
19.7
BYU
21.4
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Oklahoma State
15.0
BYU
7.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Oklahoma State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Oklahoma State #94
1.40
BYU #22
0.80
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Oklahoma State #101
1.80
BYU #3
0.20
Oklahoma State +0.60
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? BYU Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Oklahoma State #1
36.4
BYU #1
69.8
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Oklahoma State #124
48.8
BYU #20
15.6
BYU +33.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
1 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
BYU
34.4 — 29.4 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
BYU won by 3
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
Oklahoma State
Mike Gundy #1
166–79 (68%) · Yr 20 at school
OC Kasey Dunn Yr 3 #1
DC Bryan Nardo 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