Boise State at San José State Week 12 College Football Matchup Boise State at San José State Matchup - Week 12
Sun, Nov 17 2024 · Week 12 · 🏟 Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA · Turf · 30,456 cap
Boise State✈ 526 mi-1 hr TZ
42 21
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Boise State
38
San José State
21
P&R Line Boise State -17
P&R Total O/U 59.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Boise State -14.5 · O/U 62.0
Matchup Prediction
Boise State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Boise State entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Boise State wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Boise State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Boise State -14.5
O/U 62.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Boise State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Boise State 2024 Schedule
Boise State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Boise State at Georgia Southern-13.0W56–4557.5W56–45ON
Sat 9/7Boise State at Oregon+17.5L34–3760.5L34–37OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/21Boise State vs Portland State-43.0W56–1469.5W56–14ON
Sat 9/28Boise State vs Washington State-6.5W45–2466.0W45–24OY
Sat 10/5Boise State vs Utah State-28.0W62–3066.5W62–30OY
Sat 10/12Boise State at Hawai'i-21.0W28–760.0W28–7UN
— Bye Week —
Fri 10/25Boise State at UNLV-4.0W29–2464.0W29–24UY
Fri 11/1Boise State vs San Diego State-24.5W56–2455.5W56–24OY
Sat 11/9Boise State vs Nevada-23.5W28–2160.5W28–21UN
Sat 11/16Boise State at San José State-14.5W42–2162.0W42–21OY
Sat 11/23Boise State at Wyoming-22.0W17–1354.0W17–13UN
Fri 11/29Boise State vs Oregon State-17.5W34–1858.5W34–18UN
Fri 12/6Boise State vs UNLV-3.5W21–757.5W21–7UY
Tue 12/31Boise State vs Penn State+11.5L14–3154.5L14–31UN
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
Boise State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Boise State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Boise State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Boise State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Boise State #3
+0.458
San José State #71
+0.340
Boise State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Boise State #12
+0.599
San José State #39
+0.506
Boise State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Boise State #7
0.204
San José State #47
0.175
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Boise State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Boise State #4
+8.410
San José State #96
+6.933
Boise State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Boise State #12
+0.891
San José State #56
+0.821
Boise State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Boise State #49
69.9
San José State #81
71.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Boise 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
Boise State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Boise State
3.2
San José State
-19.7
Offense Rating
Boise State
18.1
San José State
6.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Boise State
14.9
San José State
26.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Boise State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Boise State #7
2.38
San José State #41
0.63
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Boise State #9
0.75
San José State #58
0.75
Boise State +1.75
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 8 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Boise State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Boise State #1
71.2
San José State #1
46.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Boise State #7
13.4
San José State #63
32.9
Boise State +25.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Boise State
1 — 2 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Boise State
37.8 — 40.2 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Boise State won by 21
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Boise State with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

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

Coaching Matchup
Boise State
Spencer Danielson #1
3–1 (75%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Dirk Koetter Yr 1 #1
DC Erik Chinander Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
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
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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