Sat, Oct 12 2024
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Week 7
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🏟 University Stadium
Albuquerque, NM
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Turf
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39,224 cap
Air Force✈ 288 miSame 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
58.6%
New Mexico wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
New Mexico -7
O/U 56.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
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 |
New Mexico 2024 Schedule
New Mexico's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/24 | New Mexico vs Montana State | +10.5L31–35 | 54.0 | L31–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 8/31 | New Mexico at Arizona | +28.0L39–61 | 60.0 | L39–61 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/14 | New Mexico at Auburn | +25.5L19–45 | 58.5 | L19–45 | O | N |
| Sat 9/21 | New Mexico vs Fresno State | +12.0L21–38 | 61.0 | L21–38 | U | N |
| Sat 9/28 | New Mexico at New Mexico State | -9.5W50–40 | 54.0 | W50–40 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/12 | New Mexico vs Air Force | -7.0W52–37 | 56.0 | W52–37 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | New Mexico at Utah State | -1.0W50–45 | 78.5 | W50–45 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/26 | New Mexico at Colorado State | +3.5L6–17 | 62.0 | L6–17 | U | N |
| Sat 11/2 | New Mexico vs Wyoming | -7.5L45–49 | 60.5 | L45–49 | O | N |
| Fri 11/8 | New Mexico at San Diego State | +1.5W21–16 | 65.5 | W21–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | New Mexico vs Washington State | +10.5W38–35 | 72.5 | W38–35 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/30 | New Mexico at Hawai'i | -6.5L30–38 | 61.5 | L30–38 | 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
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?
Air Force +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
New Mexico Edge
New Mexico +8.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
New Mexico
2 — 1 sequences
GC Battle
New Mexico
69.2 — 11.3 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
New Mexico won by 15
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on New Mexico. Teams with this edge profile have covered 50.3% historically — essentially a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Air Force
Troy Calhoun #1
130–82 (61%)
· Yr 18 at school
OC
Mike Thiessen
Yr 3
#1
DC
Brian Knorr
Yr 3
#1
New Mexico
Bronco Mendenhall #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Jason Beck
Yr 1
#1
DC
Nick Howell
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 ✓

