Wed, Jan 1 2025
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Postseason
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Neutral Site
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🏟 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, GA
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Turf
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71,000 cap
Texas✈ 816 mi+1 hr TZ
Arizona State✈ 1,580 mi+3 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Texas
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Texas entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Texas wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Texas wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Texas -13.5
O/U 52.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Texas
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Texas 2024 Schedule
Texas's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Texas vs Colorado State | -35.5W52–0 | 59.0 | W52–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | Texas at Michigan | -7.0W31–12 | 42.0 | W31–12 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/14 | Texas vs UTSA | -36.5W56–7 | 56.5 | W56–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/21 | Texas vs UL Monroe | -43.5W51–3 | 54.5 | W51–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/28 | Texas vs Mississippi State | -37.0W35–13 | 58.5 | W35–13 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Texas vs Oklahoma | -16.5W34–3 | 48.5 | W34–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | Texas vs Georgia | -4.0L15–30 | 57.0 | L15–30 | U | N |
| Sat 10/26 | Texas at Vanderbilt | -17.0W27–24 | 50.5 | W27–24 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Texas vs Florida | -24.5W49–17 | 48.5 | W49–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | Texas at Arkansas | -13.0W20–10 | 57.5 | W20–10 | U | N |
| Sat 11/23 | Texas vs Kentucky | -18.5W31–14 | 47.0 | W31–14 | U | N |
| Sat 11/30 | Texas at Texas A&M | -4.5W17–7 | 49.5 | W17–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/7 | Texas vs Georgia | -2.5L19–22 | 50.5 | L19–22 | U | N |
| Sat 12/21 | Texas vs Clemson | -13.5W38–24 | 49.5 | W38–24 | O | Y |
| Wed 1/1 | Texas vs Arizona State | -13.5W39–31 | 52.5 | W39–31 | O | N |
| Fri 1/10 | Texas vs Ohio State | +6.5L14–28 | 51.5 | L14–28 | U | N |
Arizona State 2024 Schedule
Arizona State's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Arizona State vs Wyoming | -6.5W48–7 | 47.0 | W48–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | Arizona State vs Mississippi State | -6.5W30–23 | 57.5 | W30–23 | U | Y |
| Thu 9/12 | Arizona State at Texas State | +2.5W31–28 | 58.5 | W31–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/21 | Arizona State at Texas Tech | +4.5L22–30 | 58.5 | L22–30 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/5 | Arizona State vs Kansas | -2.5W35–31 | 50.0 | W35–31 | O | Y |
| Fri 10/11 | Arizona State vs Utah | +6.0W27–19 | 46.5 | W27–19 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | Arizona State at Cincinnati | +5.5L14–24 | 51.0 | L14–24 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/2 | Arizona State at Oklahoma State | -5.0W42–21 | 57.0 | W42–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/9 | Arizona State vs UCF | -2.5W35–31 | 55.5 | W35–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | Arizona State at Kansas State | +7.5W24–14 | 51.5 | W24–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | Arizona State vs BYU | -3.5W28–23 | 49.0 | W28–23 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | Arizona State at Arizona | -7.5W49–7 | 52.5 | W49–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 12/7 | Arizona State vs Iowa State | +1.5W45–19 | 51.5 | W45–19 | O | Y |
| Wed 1/1 | Arizona State vs Texas | +13.5L31–39 | 52.5 | L31–39 | 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
All 4 Agree
→ Texas
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Texas
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Texas
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 Edge
Texas +0.92
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 13 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Texas Edge
Texas +13.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 13 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Arizona State
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Texas
10.8 — 70.1 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Texas won by 8
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Texas 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
Steve Sarkisian #1
25–14 (64%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Kyle Flood
Yr 3
#1
DC
Pete Kwiatkowski
Yr 2
#1
Arizona State
Kenny Dillingham #1
3–9 (25%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Marcus Arroyo
Yr 1
#1
DC
Brian Ward
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 ✓

