Thu, Oct 10 2024
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Week 7
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🏟 Bridgeforth Stadium
Harrisonburg, VA
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Turf
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24,878 cap
Coastal Carolina✈ 320 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
James Madison
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
James Madison entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
James Madison wins
Solid
Game Control
50.6%
James Madison wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
James Madison -7
O/U 59.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → James Madison
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Coastal Carolina 2024 Schedule
Coastal Carolina's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/29 | Coastal Carolina at Jacksonville State | +3.5W55–27 | 54.5 | W55–27 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | Coastal Carolina vs William & Mary | -17.5W40–21 | 0.0 | W40–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/14 | Coastal Carolina at Temple | -17.5W28–20 | 51.5 | W28–20 | U | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Coastal Carolina vs Virginia | +3.5L24–43 | 52.0 | L24–43 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/5 | Coastal Carolina vs Old Dominion | -4.0W45–37 | 51.5 | W45–37 | O | Y |
| Thu 10/10 | Coastal Carolina at James Madison | +7.0L7–39 | 59.0 | L7–39 | U | N |
| Sat 10/19 | Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana | +6.0L24–34 | 57.0 | L24–34 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/2 | Coastal Carolina at Troy | -4.0L24–38 | 52.0 | L24–38 | O | N |
| Thu 11/7 | Coastal Carolina vs App State | +1.5W38–24 | 62.5 | W38–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | Coastal Carolina at Marshall | +7.5L19–31 | 57.0 | L19–31 | U | N |
| Sat 11/23 | Coastal Carolina vs Georgia Southern | -2.0L6–26 | 59.5 | L6–26 | U | N |
| Sat 11/30 | Coastal Carolina at Georgia State | +0.5W48–27 | 52.5 | W48–27 | O | Y |
| Mon 12/23 | Coastal Carolina at UTSA | +12.5L15–44 | 56.5 | L15–44 | O | N |
James Madison 2024 Schedule
James Madison's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | James Madison at Charlotte | -6.5W30–7 | 47.5 | W30–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | James Madison vs Gardner-Webb | -35.5W13–6 | 50.5 | W13–6 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/21 | James Madison at North Carolina | +10.0W70–50 | 48.0 | W70–50 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/28 | James Madison vs Ball State | -22.0W63–7 | 56.5 | W63–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/5 | James Madison at UL Monroe | -16.5L19–21 | 48.5 | L19–21 | U | N |
| Thu 10/10 | James Madison vs Coastal Carolina | -7.0W39–7 | 59.0 | W39–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | James Madison at Georgia Southern | -9.5L14–28 | 58.5 | L14–28 | U | N |
| Sat 10/26 | James Madison vs Southern Miss | -24.0W32–15 | 54.0 | W32–15 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/9 | James Madison vs Georgia State | -14.5W38–7 | 53.5 | W38–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | James Madison at Old Dominion | -1.5W35–32 | 51.0 | W35–32 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | James Madison at App State | -7.5L20–34 | 57.5 | L20–34 | U | N |
| Sat 11/30 | James Madison vs Marshall | -2.5L33–35 | 52.5 | L33–35 | O | N |
| Wed 12/18 | James Madison vs Western Kentucky | -7.5W27–17 | 50.5 | W27–17 | U | 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
All 4 Agree
→ James Madison
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ James Madison
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ James Madison
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?
James Madison Edge
James Madison +1.75
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?
James Madison Edge
James Madison +2.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% 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 James Madison, 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
Coastal Carolina
Tim Beck* #1
8–5 (62%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Travis Trickett
Yr 2
#1
DC
Craig Naivar
Yr 2
#1
James Madison
Bob Chesney #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Dean Kennedy
Yr 1
#1
DC
Lyle Hemphill
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 ✓

