Sat, Oct 19 2024
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Week 8
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🏟 Romney Stadium
Logan, UT
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Turf
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25,513 cap
New Mexico✈ 540 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
New Mexico
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
New Mexico entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
New Mexico wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
New Mexico wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
New Mexico -1
O/U 78.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
3 factors agree (PPA + PPO + Havoc) → Utah State
· 82.4% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
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 |
Utah State 2024 Schedule
Utah State's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Utah State vs Robert Morris | -18.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/7 | Utah State at USC | +30.5L0–48 | 62.5 | L0–48 | U | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Utah State vs Utah | +20.5L21–38 | 43.5 | L21–38 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/21 | Utah State at Temple | -6.5L29–45 | 53.5 | L29–45 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/5 | Utah State at Boise State | +28.0L30–62 | 66.5 | L30–62 | O | N |
| Fri 10/11 | Utah State vs UNLV | +19.0L34–50 | 67.5 | L34–50 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | Utah State vs New Mexico | +1.0L45–50 | 78.5 | L45–50 | O | N |
| Sat 10/26 | Utah State at Wyoming | -2.5W27–25 | 57.0 | W27–25 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Utah State at Washington State | +20.5L28–49 | 69.0 | L28–49 | O | N |
| Sat 11/16 | Utah State vs Hawai'i | +2.5W55–10 | 62.0 | W55–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | Utah State vs San Diego State | -5.0W41–20 | 60.0 | W41–20 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/29 | Utah State at Colorado State | +5.5L37–42 | 56.5 | L37–42 | 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
3 Agree
→ Utah State
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?
New Mexico Edge
New Mexico +0.20
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
New Mexico Edge
New Mexico +18.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Utah State
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Utah State
53.9 — 15.0 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
New Mexico won by 5
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on New Mexico with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
New Mexico
Bronco Mendenhall #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Jason Beck
Yr 1
#1
DC
Nick Howell
Yr 1
#1
Utah State
Blake Anderson #1
23–17 (58%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Kyle Cefalo
Yr 2
#1
DC
Nate Dreiling
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 ✓

