Alcorn State at UAB Week 1 College Football Matchup Alcorn State at UAB Matchup - Week 1
Fri, Aug 30 2024 · Week 1 · 🏟 Protective Stadium Birmingham, AL · Turf · 47,100 cap
Alcorn State✈ 276 miSame TZ
3 41
Final
UAB
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2024 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2023 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Alcorn State
33
UAB
23
P&R Line Alcorn State -9.5
P&R Total O/U 55.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas UAB -29.5 · O/U 55.5
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
76%
UAB wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
UAB -29.5
O/U 55.5
ESPN Bet
Alcorn State 2024 Schedule
Alcorn State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29Alcorn State at UAB+29.5L3–4155.5L3–41UN
Sat 9/7Alcorn State at Vanderbilt+32.5L0–5547.5L0–55ON
UAB 2024 Schedule
UAB's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29UAB vs Alcorn State-29.5W41–355.5W41–3UY
Sat 9/7UAB at UL Monroe-10.5L6–3255.5L6–32UN
Sat 9/14UAB at Arkansas+23.5L27–3760.5L27–37OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/28UAB vs Navy+4.5L18–4156.5L18–41ON
Sat 10/5UAB vs Tulane+19.5L20–7152.0L20–71ON
Sat 10/12UAB at Army+27.0L10–4455.5L10–44UN
Sat 10/19UAB at South Florida+14.0L25–3555.5L25–35OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/2UAB vs Tulsa-2.5W59–2157.5W59–21OY
Sat 11/9UAB vs UConn+7.5L23–3154.0L23–31UN
Sat 11/16UAB at Memphis+16.0L18–5362.0L18–53ON
Sat 11/23UAB vs Rice+7.0W40–1452.0W40–14OY
Sat 11/30UAB at Charlotte+1.5L27–2959.5L27–29UN
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Alcorn State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Alcorn State
0.00
UAB #63
1.09
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Alcorn State
0.00
UAB #122
1.91
Alcorn State +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2023 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? UAB Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Alcorn State #142
4.0
UAB #101
33.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Alcorn State #142
92.8
UAB #100
49.2
UAB +29.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2023 full season · preseason estimate
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