Sat, Dec 28 2024
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Postseason
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Neutral Site
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🏟 Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Memphis, TN
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Turf
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62,380 cap
Texas Tech✈ 686 miSame TZ
Arkansas✈ 244 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Texas Tech
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Texas Tech entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Texas Tech wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Texas Tech wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Texas Tech -3.5
O/U 52.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Arkansas
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Texas Tech 2024 Schedule
Texas Tech's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Texas Tech vs Abilene Christian | -34.5W52–51 | 58.5 | W52–51 | O | N |
| Sat 9/7 | Texas Tech at Washington State | -2.5L16–37 | 64.5 | L16–37 | U | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Texas Tech vs North Texas | -10.5W66–21 | 70.5 | W66–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/21 | Texas Tech vs Arizona State | -4.5W30–22 | 58.5 | W30–22 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/28 | Texas Tech vs Cincinnati | -3.0W44–41 | 60.0 | W44–41 | O | N |
| Sat 10/5 | Texas Tech at Arizona | +6.0W28–22 | 64.0 | W28–22 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Texas Tech vs Baylor | -4.5L35–59 | 56.0 | L35–59 | O | N |
| Sat 10/26 | Texas Tech at TCU | +5.0L34–35 | 66.0 | L34–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/2 | Texas Tech at Iowa State | +13.5W23–22 | 55.0 | W23–22 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/9 | Texas Tech vs Colorado | +5.0L27–41 | 62.0 | L27–41 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Texas Tech at Oklahoma State | -5.0W56–48 | 63.5 | W56–48 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | Texas Tech vs West Virginia | -2.5W52–15 | 61.5 | W52–15 | O | Y |
| Fri 12/27 | Texas Tech vs Arkansas | -3.5L26–39 | 52.5 | L26–39 | O | N |
Arkansas 2024 Schedule
Arkansas's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/29 | Arkansas vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff | -50.5W70–0 | 60.5 | W70–0 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | Arkansas at Oklahoma State | +10.5L31–39 | 60.5 | L31–39 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/14 | Arkansas vs UAB | -23.5W37–27 | 60.5 | W37–27 | O | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Arkansas at Auburn | +2.5W24–14 | 53.5 | W24–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/28 | Arkansas vs Texas A&M | +6.5L17–21 | 50.5 | L17–21 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/5 | Arkansas vs Tennessee | +14.0W19–14 | 57.5 | W19–14 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Arkansas vs LSU | +3.0L10–34 | 57.0 | L10–34 | U | N |
| Sat 10/26 | Arkansas at Mississippi State | -7.5W58–25 | 55.0 | W58–25 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/2 | Arkansas vs Ole Miss | +8.0L31–63 | 54.0 | L31–63 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Arkansas vs Texas | +13.0L10–20 | 57.5 | L10–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | Arkansas vs Louisiana Tech | -23.5W35–14 | 48.5 | W35–14 | O | N |
| Sat 11/30 | Arkansas at Missouri | +3.5L21–28 | 51.5 | L21–28 | U | N |
| Fri 12/27 | Arkansas vs Texas Tech | +3.5W39–26 | 52.5 | W39–26 | 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Arkansas
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?
Texas Tech Edge
Texas Tech +0.64
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Texas Tech Edge
Texas Tech +12.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 12 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Arkansas
2 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Arkansas
86.3 — 7.4 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Arkansas won by 13
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Texas Tech 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
Texas Tech
Joey McGuire #1
15–11 (58%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Zach Kittley
Yr 3
#1
DC
Tim DeRuyter
Yr 3
#1
Arkansas
Sam Pittman #1
23–25 (48%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Bobby Petrino
Yr 1
#1
DC
Travis Williams
Yr 2
#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 ✓

