Sat, Sep 7 2024
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Week 2
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🏟 Falcon Stadium
Colorado Springs, CO
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Turf
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46,692 cap
San José State✈ 930 mi+1 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
76%
Air Force wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Air Force -1.5
O/U 43.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → San José State
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
San José State 2024 Schedule
San José State's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/29 | San José State vs Sacramento State | -2.5W42–24 | 62.5 | W42–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | San José State at Air Force | +1.5W17–7 | 43.5 | W17–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/14 | San José State vs Kennesaw State | -16.5W31–10 | 41.5 | W31–10 | U | Y |
| Fri 9/20 | San José State at Washington State | +13.0L52–54 | 55.5 | L52–54 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/5 | San José State vs Nevada | -7.0W35–31 | 51.5 | W35–31 | O | N |
| Sat 10/12 | San José State at Colorado State | +2.5L24–31 | 55.5 | L24–31 | U | N |
| Sat 10/19 | San José State vs Wyoming | -13.0W24–14 | 53.0 | W24–14 | U | N |
| Sat 10/26 | San José State at Fresno State | +6.5L10–33 | 55.0 | L10–33 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/9 | San José State at Oregon State | +3.0W24–13 | 58.5 | W24–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | San José State vs Boise State | +14.5L21–42 | 62.0 | L21–42 | O | N |
| Fri 11/22 | San José State vs UNLV | +7.5L16–27 | 59.5 | L16–27 | U | N |
| Fri 11/29 | San José State vs Stanford | -2.5W34–31 | 54.5 | W34–31 | O | Y |
| Tue 12/24 | San José State vs South Florida | +1.5L39–41 | 66.5 | L39–41 | O | N |
Air Force 2024 Schedule
Air Force's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Air Force vs Merrimack | -30.5W21–6 | 47.5 | W21–6 | U | N |
| Sat 9/7 | Air Force vs San José State | -1.5L7–17 | 43.5 | L7–17 | U | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Air Force at Baylor | +17.5L3–31 | 40.5 | L3–31 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/28 | Air Force at Wyoming | -4.0L19–31 | 33.5 | L19–31 | O | N |
| Sat 10/5 | Air Force vs Navy | +10.0L7–34 | 37.0 | L7–34 | O | N |
| Sat 10/12 | Air Force at New Mexico | +7.0L37–52 | 56.0 | L37–52 | O | N |
| Sat 10/19 | Air Force vs Colorado State | +6.0L13–21 | 43.5 | L13–21 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/2 | Air Force at Army | +18.0L3–20 | 38.5 | L3–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/9 | Air Force vs Fresno State | +9.5W36–28 | 40.5 | W36–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | Air Force vs Oregon State | +3.0W28–0 | 44.5 | W28–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | Air Force at Nevada | +3.0W22–19 | 44.5 | W22–19 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | Air Force at San Diego State | -6.5W31–20 | 43.5 | W31–20 | O | Y |
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
Both Agree
→ San José State
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?
San José State Edge
San José State +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?
Air Force Edge
Air Force +45.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Air Force 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
San José State
Ken Niumatalolo #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Craig Stutzmann
Yr 1
#1
DC
Derrick Odum
Yr 3
#1
Air Force
Troy Calhoun #1
130–82 (61%)
· Yr 18 at school
OC
Mike Thiessen
Yr 3
#1
DC
Brian Knorr
Yr 3
#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 ✓

