South Dakota State at North Dakota State Week 1 College Football Matchup South Dakota State at North Dakota State Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Dec 21 2024 · Postseason · 🏟 Fargodome Fargo, ND · Turf · 19,000 cap
South Dakota State✈ 178 miSame TZ
21 28
Final
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
South Dakota State
25
North Dakota State
27
P&R Line North Dakota State -2.5
P&R Total O/U 52
Confidence 38 New FBS Team
Vegas South Dakota State -3.5 · O/U 49.5
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
50.6%
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
South Dakota State -3.5
O/U 49.5
ESPN Bet
South Dakota State 2024 Schedule
South Dakota State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31South Dakota State at Oklahoma State+9.5L20–4454.0L20–44ON
Sat 12/21South Dakota State at North Dakota State-3.5L21–2849.5L21–28UN
North Dakota State 2024 Schedule
North Dakota State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29North Dakota State at Colorado+9.0L26–3159.0L26–31UY
Sat 12/21North Dakota State vs South Dakota State+3.5W28–2149.5W28–21UY
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? South Dakota State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
South Dakota State
0.00
North Dakota State
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
South Dakota State
0.00
North Dakota State
0.00
South Dakota 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?
Avg GC score per game (offense)
South Dakota State
0.0
North Dakota State
0.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
South Dakota State
0.0
North Dakota State
0.0
South Dakota State +0.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% 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: 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