Colorado State at Air Force Week 8 College Football Matchup Colorado State at Air Force Matchup - Week 8
Sun, Oct 20 2024 · Week 8 · 🏟 Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO · Turf · 46,692 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Colorado State
27
CSU -6
Air Force
17
P&R Line Colorado State -10
P&R Total O/U 44.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Colorado State -6 · O/U 43.5
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Colorado State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Colorado State -6
O/U 43.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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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
Air Force 2024 Schedule
Air Force's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Air Force vs Merrimack-30.5W21–647.5W21–6UN
Sat 9/7Air Force vs San José State-1.5L7–1743.5L7–17UN
Sat 9/14Air Force at Baylor+17.5L3–3140.5L3–31UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/28Air Force at Wyoming-4.0L19–3133.5L19–31ON
Sat 10/5Air Force vs Navy+10.0L7–3437.0L7–34ON
Sat 10/12Air Force at New Mexico+7.0L37–5256.0L37–52ON
Sat 10/19Air Force vs Colorado State+6.0L13–2143.5L13–21UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/2Air Force at Army+18.0L3–2038.5L3–20UY
Sat 11/9Air Force vs Fresno State+9.5W36–2840.5W36–28OY
Sat 11/16Air Force vs Oregon State+3.0W28–044.5W28–0UY
Sat 11/23Air Force at Nevada+3.0W22–1944.5W22–19UY
Sat 11/30Air Force at San Diego State-6.5W31–2043.5W31–20OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
Colorado State PPA Edge
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
Colorado State #90
+0.354
Air Force #103
+0.289
Colorado State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Colorado State #43
+0.644
Air Force #124
+0.309
Colorado State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Colorado State #59
0.166
Air Force #86
0.146
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Colorado State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Colorado State #98
+7.529
Air Force #56
+8.019
Air Force Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Colorado State #76
+0.838
Air Force #77
+0.845
Air Force Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Colorado State #98
72.2
Air Force #78
71.4
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Air Force 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
Air Force Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Colorado State
-9.4
Air Force
-5.2
Offense Rating
Colorado State
9.9
Air Force
12.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Colorado State
19.3
Air Force
17.7
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum?
Avg sequences created per game
Colorado State #115
0.60
Air Force #82
0.60
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado State #126
1.40
Air Force #69
1.60
Colorado State +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Colorado State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Colorado State #1
49.6
Air Force #1
23.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado State #47
35.7
Air Force #110
61.8
Colorado State +26.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
1 — 1 sequences
GC Battle
Colorado State
5.2 — 81.6 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Colorado State won by 8
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
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
Air Force
Troy Calhoun #1
130–82 (61%) · Yr 18 at school
OC Mike Thiessen Yr 3 #1
DC Brian Knorr 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