Wed, Oct 23 2024
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Week 9
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🏟 Joe Aillet Stadium
Ruston, LA
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Turf
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28,019 cap
UTEP✈ 811 mi+1 hr 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
76%
Louisiana Tech wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Louisiana Tech -6.5
O/U 49.0
Bovada
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
UTEP 2024 Schedule
UTEP's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | UTEP at Nebraska | +27.5L7–40 | 49.0 | L7–40 | U | N |
| Sat 9/7 | UTEP vs Southern Utah | -6.5L24–27 | 54.5 | L24–27 | U | N |
| Sat 9/14 | UTEP at Liberty | +23.5L10–28 | 57.5 | L10–28 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/21 | UTEP at Colorado State | +8.5L17–27 | 49.0 | L17–27 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 10/3 | UTEP vs Sam Houston | +10.0L21–41 | 49.5 | L21–41 | O | N |
| Thu 10/10 | UTEP at Western Kentucky | +19.0L17–44 | 55.5 | L17–44 | O | N |
| Wed 10/16 | UTEP vs Florida International | +7.0W30–21 | 47.0 | W30–21 | O | Y |
| Tue 10/22 | UTEP at Louisiana Tech | +6.5L10–14 | 49.0 | L10–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/2 | UTEP vs Middle Tennessee | -2.0L13–20 | 48.0 | L13–20 | U | N |
| Sat 11/9 | UTEP vs Kennesaw State | -4.5W43–35 | 42.0 | W43–35 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/23 | UTEP at Tennessee | +41.5L0–56 | 54.0 | L0–56 | O | N |
| Sat 11/30 | UTEP at New Mexico State | +3.5W42–35 | 51.5 | W42–35 | O | Y |
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
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 +1.43
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Louisiana Tech Edge
Louisiana Tech +22.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% 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 Louisiana Tech with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
UTEP
Scotty Walden #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Jake Brown
Yr 1
#1
DC
J. J. Clark
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 ✓

