San José State at Colorado State Week 7 College Football Matchup San José State at Colorado State Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 12 2024 · Week 7 · 🏟 Canvas Stadium Fort Collins, CO · Turf · 41,000 cap
San José State✈ 927 mi+1 hr TZ
24 31
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
San José State
25
Colorado State
29
P&R Line Colorado State -4.5
P&R Total O/U 53.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Colorado State -2.5 · O/U 55.5
Matchup Prediction
San José State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor San José State entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
San José State wins
Lean
Game Control
49.4%
San José State wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Colorado State -2.5
O/U 55.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → San José State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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San José State 2024 Schedule
San José State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29San José State vs Sacramento State-2.5W42–2462.5W42–24OY
Sat 9/7San José State at Air Force+1.5W17–743.5W17–7UY
Sat 9/14San José State vs Kennesaw State-16.5W31–1041.5W31–10UY
Fri 9/20San José State at Washington State+13.0L52–5455.5L52–54OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/5San José State vs Nevada-7.0W35–3151.5W35–31ON
Sat 10/12San José State at Colorado State+2.5L24–3155.5L24–31UN
Sat 10/19San José State vs Wyoming-13.0W24–1453.0W24–14UN
Sat 10/26San José State at Fresno State+6.5L10–3355.0L10–33UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/9San José State at Oregon State+3.0W24–1358.5W24–13UY
Sat 11/16San José State vs Boise State+14.5L21–4262.0L21–42ON
Fri 11/22San José State vs UNLV+7.5L16–2759.5L16–27UN
Fri 11/29San José State vs Stanford-2.5W34–3154.5W34–31OY
Tue 12/24San José State vs South Florida+1.5L39–4166.5L39–41ON
Colorado State 2024 Schedule
Colorado State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Colorado State at Texas+35.5L0–5259.0L0–52UN
Sat 9/7Colorado State vs Northern Colorado-31.0W38–1752.5W38–17ON
Sat 9/14Colorado State vs Colorado+7.5L9–2858.5L9–28UN
Sat 9/21Colorado State vs UTEP-8.5W27–1749.0W27–17UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/5Colorado State at Oregon State+10.0L31–3947.0L31–39OY
Sat 10/12Colorado State vs San José State-2.5W31–2455.5W31–24UY
Sat 10/19Colorado State at Air Force-6.0W21–1343.5W21–13UY
Sat 10/26Colorado State vs New Mexico-3.5W17–662.0W17–6UY
Sat 11/2Colorado State at Nevada-2.0W38–2145.5W38–21OY
— Bye Week —
Fri 11/15Colorado State vs Wyoming-8.5W24–1047.5W24–10UY
Sat 11/23Colorado State at Fresno State+3.5L22–2843.5L22–28ON
Fri 11/29Colorado State vs Utah State-5.5W42–3756.5W42–37ON
Sat 12/28Colorado State vs Miami (OH)+1.0L17–4342.5L17–43ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
San José State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ San José State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ San José State
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
San José State #71
+0.343
Colorado State #90
+0.258
San José State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
San José State #39
+0.546
Colorado State #43
+0.506
San José State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
San José State #47
0.175
Colorado State #59
0.166
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
San José State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
San José State #96
+7.600
Colorado State #98
+7.141
San José State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
San José State #56
+0.863
Colorado State #76
+0.830
San José State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
San José State #81
71.5
Colorado State #98
72.2
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
San José State Edge
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
Colorado State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
San José State
-19.7
Colorado State
-9.4
Offense Rating
San José State
6.6
Colorado State
9.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
San José State
26.3
Colorado State
19.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? San José State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
San José State #41
1.00
Colorado State #115
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
San José State #58
0.50
Colorado State #126
1.75
San José State +0.50
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? San José State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
San José State #1
50.8
Colorado State #1
47.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
San José State #63
27.6
Colorado State #47
40.0
San José State +3.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Colorado State
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Colorado State
61.2 — 14.2 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Colorado State won by 7
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on San José State, but the GC edge is small. When metrics agree but GC is near-neutral, the agreed-upon team has covered only 46.7% of the time historically (n=224) — potentially a fade signal.

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
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Colorado State
Jay Norvell #1
8–16 (33%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Matt Mumme Yr 3 #1
DC Freddie Banks Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #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