Fri, Oct 11 2024
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Week 7
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🏟 Joe Aillet Stadium
Ruston, LA
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Turf
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28,019 cap
Middle Tennessee✈ 426 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Louisiana Tech
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Louisiana Tech entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Louisiana Tech wins
Solid
Game Control
67.1%
Louisiana Tech wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Louisiana Tech -5
O/U 48.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Louisiana Tech
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Middle Tennessee 2024 Schedule
Middle Tennessee's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Middle Tennessee vs Tennessee Tech | -11.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/7 | Middle Tennessee at Ole Miss | +42.5L3–52 | 60.5 | L3–52 | U | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky | +10.5L21–49 | 53.5 | L21–49 | O | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Middle Tennessee vs Duke | +14.5L17–45 | 51.0 | L17–45 | O | N |
| Sat 9/28 | Middle Tennessee at Memphis | +27.0L7–24 | 62.0 | L7–24 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 10/10 | Middle Tennessee at Louisiana Tech | +5.0L21–48 | 48.0 | L21–48 | O | N |
| Tue 10/15 | Middle Tennessee vs Kennesaw State | -8.5W14–5 | 50.0 | W14–5 | U | Y |
| Wed 10/23 | Middle Tennessee at Jacksonville State | +20.5L20–42 | 64.5 | L20–42 | U | N |
| Sat 11/2 | Middle Tennessee at UTEP | +2.0W20–13 | 48.0 | W20–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/9 | Middle Tennessee vs Liberty | +12.5L17–37 | 54.5 | L17–37 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Middle Tennessee vs New Mexico State | -3.5L21–36 | 54.0 | L21–36 | O | N |
| Sat 11/30 | Middle Tennessee vs Florida International | +9.5L24–35 | 50.5 | L24–35 | O | N |
Louisiana Tech 2024 Schedule
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Louisiana Tech vs Nicholls | -17.5 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/14 | Louisiana Tech at NC State | +20.5L20–30 | 47.5 | L20–30 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/21 | Louisiana Tech vs Tulsa | -3.0L20–23 | 56.5 | L20–23 | U | N |
| Sat 9/28 | Louisiana Tech vs Florida International | -2.0L10–17 | 49.0 | L10–17 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 10/10 | Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee | -5.0W48–21 | 48.0 | W48–21 | O | Y |
| Tue 10/15 | Louisiana Tech at New Mexico State | -12.5L30–33 | 49.0 | L30–33 | O | N |
| Tue 10/22 | Louisiana Tech vs UTEP | -6.5W14–10 | 49.0 | W14–10 | U | N |
| Tue 10/29 | Louisiana Tech at Sam Houston | +10.5L3–9 | 45.5 | L3–9 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/9 | Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State | +10.0L37–44 | 55.5 | L37–44 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | Louisiana Tech at Western Kentucky | +11.5W12–7 | 52.5 | W12–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | Louisiana Tech at Arkansas | +23.5L14–35 | 48.5 | L14–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | Louisiana Tech vs Kennesaw State | -13.5W33–0 | 41.5 | W33–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/28 | Louisiana Tech vs Army | +15.0L6–27 | 44.5 | L6–27 | U | 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
→ Louisiana Tech
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Louisiana Tech
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Louisiana Tech
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?
Louisiana Tech Edge
Louisiana Tech +1.33
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Louisiana Tech Edge
Louisiana Tech +13.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Louisiana Tech
2 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Louisiana Tech
73.3 — 12.1 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Louisiana Tech won by 27
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Louisiana Tech with a moderate edge in both. This is the strongest ATS signal in our backtest: teams in this situation have covered 55.8% of the time (n=113).
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Middle Tennessee
Derek Mason #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Bodie Reeder
Yr 1
#1
DC
Brian Stewart
Yr 1
#1
Louisiana Tech
Sonny Cumbie #1
6–18 (25%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Scott Parr
Yr 1
#1
DC
Jeremiah Johnson
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 ✓

