Washington State at Fresno State Week 7 College Football Matchup Washington State at Fresno State Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 12 2024 · Week 7 · 🏟 Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA · Turf · 41,031 cap
Washington State✈ 698 miSame TZ
25 17
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Washington State
31
Fresno State
29
P&R Line Washington State -2
P&R Total O/U 59
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Washington State -3.5 · O/U 60.5
Matchup Prediction
Fresno State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Fresno State entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Fresno State wins
Solid
Game Control
58.6%
Fresno State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Washington State -3.5
O/U 60.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Washington State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Fresno State Coming off BYE 🛋 Washington State Coming off BYE
Washington State 2024 Schedule
Washington State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Washington State vs Portland State-26.5W70–3057.5W70–30OY
Sat 9/7Washington State vs Texas Tech+2.5W37–1664.5W37–16UY
Sat 9/14Washington State vs Washington+4.0W24–1956.0W24–19UY
Fri 9/20Washington State vs San José State-13.0W54–5255.5W54–52ON
Sat 9/28Washington State at Boise State+6.5L24–4566.0L24–45ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/12Washington State at Fresno State-3.5W25–1760.5W25–17UY
Sat 10/19Washington State vs Hawai'i-18.5W42–1055.5W42–10UY
Sat 10/26Washington State at San Diego State-17.0W29–2656.5W29–26UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/9Washington State vs Utah State-20.5W49–2869.0W49–28OY
Sat 11/16Washington State at New Mexico-10.5L35–3872.5L35–38ON
Sat 11/23Washington State at Oregon State-11.0L38–4157.0L38–41ON
Sat 11/30Washington State vs Wyoming-18.5L14–1555.5L14–15UN
Fri 12/27Washington State vs Syracuse+19.0L35–5258.5L35–52OY
Fresno State 2024 Schedule
Fresno State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Fresno State at Michigan+21.0L10–3048.0L10–30UY
Sat 9/7Fresno State vs Sacramento State-18.5W46–3055.5W46–30ON
Sat 9/14Fresno State vs New Mexico State-19.5W48–048.5W48–0UY
Sat 9/21Fresno State at New Mexico-12.0W38–2161.0W38–21UY
Sat 9/28Fresno State at UNLV+2.5L14–5951.0L14–59ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/12Fresno State vs Washington State+3.5L17–2560.5L17–25UN
Fri 10/18Fresno State at Nevada-3.0W24–2150.0W24–21UN
Sat 10/26Fresno State vs San José State-6.5W33–1055.0W33–10UY
Sat 11/2Fresno State vs Hawai'i-12.0L20–2145.5L20–21UN
Sat 11/9Fresno State at Air Force-9.5L28–3640.5L28–36ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/23Fresno State vs Colorado State-3.5W28–2243.5W28–22OY
Sat 11/30Fresno State at UCLA+7.5L13–2046.5L13–20UY
Mon 12/23Fresno State vs Northern Illinois+2.0L20–2841.0L20–28ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
Washington State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Washington State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Washington State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Washington State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Washington State #19
+0.370
Fresno State #110
+0.338
Washington State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Washington State #20
+0.464
Fresno State #89
+0.458
Washington State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Washington State #88
0.146
Fresno State #113
0.136
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Washington State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Washington State #23
+8.055
Fresno State #91
+7.861
Washington State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Washington State #15
+0.885
Fresno State #110
+0.852
Washington State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Washington State #49
69.9
Fresno State #32
69.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Fresno 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
Fresno State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Washington State
-5.4
Fresno State
2.4
Offense Rating
Washington State
11.5
Fresno State
15.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Washington State
16.8
Fresno State
12.8
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Fresno State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Washington State #83
0.75
Fresno State #104
1.75
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington State #88
1.25
Fresno State #12
0.75
Fresno State +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Fresno State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Washington State #1
50.8
Fresno State #1
57.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington State #18
27.8
Fresno State #38
36.4
Fresno State +6.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Fresno State. 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
Washington State
Jake Dickert #1
15–16 (48%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Ben Arbuckle Yr 2 #1
DC Jeff Schmedding Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Fresno State
Jeff Tedford #1
45–22 (67%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Pat McCann Yr 2 #1
DC Kevin Coyle 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