Sat, Sep 6 2025
·
Week 2
·
🏟 Davis Wade Stadium
Starkville, MS
·
Turf
·
61,337 cap
Arizona State✈ 1,331 mi+2 hr TZ
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
49.4%
Arizona State wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Arizona State -6.0
O/U 58.5
Bovada
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Arizona State
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Arizona State 2025 Schedule
Arizona State's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Arizona State vs Northern Arizona | -29.5W38–19 | 52.5 | W38–19 | O | N |
| Sat 9/6 | Arizona State at Mississippi State | -6.0L20–24 | 58.5 | L20–24 | U | N |
| Sat 9/13 | Arizona State vs Texas State | -18.5W34–15 | 61.5 | W34–15 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/20 | Arizona State at Baylor | +3.0W27–24 | 60.5 | W27–24 | U | Y |
| Fri 9/26 | Arizona State vs TCU | -2.5W27–24 | 54.5 | W27–24 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/11 | Arizona State at Utah | +9.5L10–42 | 44.5 | L10–42 | O | N |
| Sat 10/18 | Arizona State vs Texas Tech | +7.5W26–22 | 52.5 | W26–22 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/25 | Arizona State vs Houston | -7.0L16–24 | 46.5 | L16–24 | U | N |
| Sat 11/1 | Arizona State at Iowa State | +7.5W24–19 | 48.5 | W24–19 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Arizona State vs West Virginia | -10.0W25–23 | 46.5 | W25–23 | O | N |
| Sat 11/22 | Arizona State at Colorado | -7.0W42–17 | 47.5 | W42–17 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/28 | Arizona State vs Arizona | +2.0L7–23 | 48.5 | L7–23 | U | N |
| Wed 12/31 | Arizona State vs Duke | +4.0L39–42 | 49.5 | L39–42 | O | Y |
Mississippi State 2025 Schedule
Mississippi State's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Mississippi State at Southern Miss | -11.5W34–17 | 59.5 | W34–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/6 | Mississippi State vs Arizona State | +6.0W24–20 | 58.5 | W24–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/13 | Mississippi State vs Alcorn State | -42.5W63–0 | 56.5 | W63–0 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/20 | Mississippi State vs Northern Illinois | -23.5W38–10 | 48.5 | W38–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/27 | Mississippi State vs Tennessee | +7.5L34–41 | 63.5 | L34–41 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/4 | Mississippi State at Texas A&M | +17.5L9–31 | 57.5 | L9–31 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Mississippi State at Florida | +9.5L21–23 | 50.5 | L21–23 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/25 | Mississippi State vs Texas | +8.5L38–45 | 48.5 | L38–45 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/1 | Mississippi State at Arkansas | +5.5W38–35 | 66.5 | W38–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/8 | Mississippi State vs Georgia | +9.5L21–41 | 56.5 | L21–41 | O | N |
| Sat 11/15 | Mississippi State at Missouri | +7.5L27–49 | 50.5 | L27–49 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Fri 11/28 | Mississippi State vs Ole Miss | +7.5L19–38 | 62.5 | L19–38 | U | N |
| Fri 1/2 | Mississippi State vs Wake Forest | -3.0L29–43 | 52.5 | L29–43 | O | N |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2025 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
→ Arizona State
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 · 2025 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?
Arizona State Edge
Arizona State +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Arizona State Edge
Arizona State +1.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
1 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Mississippi State
74.1 — 11.4 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Mississippi State won by 4
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Arizona State
Kenny Dillingham #1
14–11 (56%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Marcus Arroyo
Yr 2
#1
DC
Brian Ward
Yr 3
#1
Mississippi State
Jeff Lebby #1
2–10 (17%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Jeff Lebby
Yr 2
#1
DC
Coleman Hutzler
Yr 1
#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 ✓