Sun, Sep 8 2024
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Week 2
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🏟 Aggie Memorial Stadium
Las Cruces, NM
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Turf
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30,343 cap
Liberty✈ 1,596 mi-2 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
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Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Liberty wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Liberty -22.5
O/U 54.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Liberty
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Liberty 2024 Schedule
Liberty's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Liberty vs Campbell | -41.5W41–24 | 58.5 | W41–24 | O | N |
| Sat 9/7 | Liberty at New Mexico State | -22.5W30–24 | 54.5 | W30–24 | U | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Liberty vs UTEP | -23.5W28–10 | 57.5 | W28–10 | U | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Liberty vs East Carolina | -7.5W35–24 | 55.0 | W35–24 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 10/8 | Liberty vs Florida International | -15.5W31–24 | 56.0 | W31–24 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Wed 10/23 | Liberty at Kennesaw State | -27.0L24–27 | 48.0 | L24–27 | O | N |
| Wed 10/30 | Liberty vs Jacksonville State | -2.5L21–31 | 64.0 | L21–31 | U | N |
| Sat 11/9 | Liberty at Middle Tennessee | -12.5W37–17 | 54.5 | W37–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | Liberty at Massachusetts | -17.0W35–34 | 53.0 | W35–34 | O | N |
| Sat 11/23 | Liberty vs Western Kentucky | -1.0W38–21 | 56.5 | W38–21 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/29 | Liberty at Sam Houston | -2.5L18–20 | 47.5 | L18–20 | U | N |
| Sat 1/4 | Liberty vs Buffalo | +4.5L7–26 | 50.5 | L7–26 | U | N |
New Mexico State 2024 Schedule
New Mexico State's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | New Mexico State vs Southeast Missouri State | -9.5W23–16 | 52.5 | W23–16 | U | N |
| Sat 9/7 | New Mexico State vs Liberty | +22.5L24–30 | 54.5 | L24–30 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/14 | New Mexico State at Fresno State | +19.5L0–48 | 48.5 | L0–48 | U | N |
| Sat 9/21 | New Mexico State at Sam Houston | +15.5L11–31 | 44.5 | L11–31 | U | N |
| Sat 9/28 | New Mexico State vs New Mexico | +9.5L40–50 | 54.0 | L40–50 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Wed 10/9 | New Mexico State at Jacksonville State | +21.0L13–54 | 58.5 | L13–54 | O | N |
| Tue 10/15 | New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech | +12.5W33–30 | 49.0 | W33–30 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 10/29 | New Mexico State vs Florida International | +7.0L13–34 | 43.5 | L13–34 | O | N |
| Sat 11/9 | New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky | +18.0L28–41 | 53.5 | L28–41 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | New Mexico State at Texas A&M | +38.5L3–38 | 54.5 | L3–38 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | New Mexico State at Middle Tennessee | +3.5W36–21 | 54.0 | W36–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | New Mexico State vs UTEP | -3.5L35–42 | 51.5 | L35–42 | 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
→ Liberty
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Liberty
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Liberty
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?
Liberty Edge
Liberty +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 0 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Liberty Edge
Liberty +42.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
1 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
New Mexico State
60.0 — 20.5 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Liberty won by 6
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
Liberty
Jamey Chadwell #1
13–1 (93%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Newland Isaac
Yr 2
#1
DC
Jack Curtis
Yr 2
#1
New Mexico State
Tony Sanchez #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Tyler Wright
Yr 1
#1
DC
Joe Morris
Yr 1
#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 ✓

