Navy at UAB Week 5 College Football Matchup Navy at UAB Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Sep 28 2024 · Week 5 · 🏟 Protective Stadium Birmingham, AL · Turf · 47,100 cap
Navy✈ 686 mi-1 hr TZ
Away
41 18
Final
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Navy
35
UAB
22
P&R Line Navy -12.5
P&R Total O/U 57
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Navy -4.5 · O/U 56.5
Matchup Prediction
Navy has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Navy entering this game.
Momentum Control
80.6%
Navy wins
Strong
Game Control
75.9%
Navy wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Navy -4.5
O/U 56.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Navy · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 UAB Coming off BYE
Navy 2024 Schedule
Navy's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Navy vs Bucknell-31.5W49–2148.5W49–21ON
Sat 9/7Navy vs Temple-11.5W38–1143.5W38–11OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/21Navy vs Memphis+9.5W56–4447.0W56–44OY
Sat 9/28Navy at UAB-4.5W41–1856.5W41–18OY
Sat 10/5Navy at Air Force-10.0W34–737.0W34–7OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/19Navy vs Charlotte-16.5W51–1757.5W51–17OY
Sat 10/26Navy vs Notre Dame+14.0L14–5150.5L14–51ON
Sat 11/2Navy at Rice-12.5L10–2449.0L10–24UN
Sat 11/9Navy at South Florida-4.5W28–759.5W28–7UY
Sat 11/16Navy vs Tulane+7.5L0–3549.0L0–35UN
— Bye Week —
Fri 11/29Navy at East Carolina+2.5W34–2054.0W34–20UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 12/14Navy vs Army+6.039.5
Fri 12/27Navy vs Oklahoma-1.0W21–2044.0W21–20UN
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
Navy PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Navy
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Navy
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Navy
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Navy #12
+0.540
UAB #85
+0.266
Navy Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Navy #15
+0.567
UAB #71
+0.317
Navy Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Navy #104
0.141
UAB #118
0.131
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Navy Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Navy #26
+8.627
UAB #109
+6.904
Navy Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Navy #51
+0.891
UAB #42
+0.860
Navy Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Navy #15
68.4
UAB #113
72.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Navy 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
Navy Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Navy
-1.9
UAB
-16.1
Offense Rating
Navy
15.5
UAB
7.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Navy
17.3
UAB
23.4
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Navy Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Navy #55
2.50
UAB #100
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Navy #66
1.00
UAB #99
1.00
Navy +2.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 80.6% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Navy Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Navy #1
72.4
UAB #1
47.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Navy #32
13.1
UAB #101
37.9
Navy +25.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Navy 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
Navy
Brian Newberry #1
5–7 (42%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Drew Cronic Yr 1 #1
DC P.J. Volker Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
UAB
Trent Dilfer #1
4–8 (33%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Alex Mortensen Yr 2 #1
DC Sione Ta'ufo'ou Yr 2 #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