Matchup Prediction
Tennessee
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Tennessee entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Tennessee wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Tennessee wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Tennessee -7.5
O/U 55.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Tennessee
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Tennessee 2025 Schedule
Tennessee's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Tennessee vs Syracuse | -13.5W45–26 | 53.5 | W45–26 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/6 | Tennessee vs East Tennessee State | -39.5W72–17 | 58.5 | W72–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/13 | Tennessee vs Georgia | +3.5L41–44 | 50.5 | L41–44 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/20 | Tennessee vs UAB | -39.5W56–24 | 69.5 | W56–24 | O | N |
| Sat 9/27 | Tennessee at Mississippi State | -7.5W41–34 | 63.5 | W41–34 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/11 | Tennessee vs Arkansas | -10.0W34–31 | 68.5 | W34–31 | U | N |
| Sat 10/18 | Tennessee at Alabama | +8.5L20–37 | 60.5 | L20–37 | U | N |
| Sat 10/25 | Tennessee at Kentucky | -7.5W56–34 | 55.5 | W56–34 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/1 | Tennessee vs Oklahoma | -3.0L27–33 | 55.5 | L27–33 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Tennessee vs New Mexico State | -41.5W42–9 | 59.5 | W42–9 | U | N |
| Sat 11/22 | Tennessee at Florida | -3.5W31–11 | 57.5 | W31–11 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/29 | Tennessee vs Vanderbilt | -2.0L24–45 | 66.5 | L24–45 | O | N |
| Tue 12/30 | Tennessee vs Illinois | -3.0L28–30 | 62.5 | L28–30 | U | N |
Kentucky 2025 Schedule
Kentucky's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Kentucky vs Toledo | -10.0W24–16 | 48.5 | W24–16 | U | N |
| Sat 9/6 | Kentucky vs Ole Miss | +8.0L23–30 | 51.5 | L23–30 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/13 | Kentucky vs Eastern Michigan | -26.5W48–23 | 49.5 | W48–23 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Kentucky at South Carolina | +5.5L13–35 | 46.5 | L13–35 | O | N |
| Sat 10/4 | Kentucky at Georgia | +19.5L14–35 | 48.5 | L14–35 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Kentucky vs Texas | +12.5L13–16 | 45.5 | L13–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/25 | Kentucky vs Tennessee | +7.5L34–56 | 55.5 | L34–56 | O | N |
| Sat 11/1 | Kentucky at Auburn | +11.5W10–3 | 44.5 | W10–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/8 | Kentucky vs Florida | +4.5W38–7 | 44.5 | W38–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/15 | Kentucky vs Tennessee Tech | -22.5W42–10 | 52.5 | W42–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/22 | Kentucky at Vanderbilt | +7.0L17–45 | 53.5 | L17–45 | O | N |
| Sat 11/29 | Kentucky at Louisville | +1.0L0–41 | 45.5 | L0–41 | U | 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
All 4 Agree
→ Tennessee
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Tennessee
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Tennessee
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?
Tennessee Edge
Tennessee +0.33
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Tennessee Edge
Tennessee +24.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tennessee
1 — 2 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Tennessee
5.9 — 90.8 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Tennessee won by 22
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Tennessee 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
Tennessee
Josh Heupel #1
37–14 (73%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Joey Halzle
Yr 3
#1
DC
Tim Banks
Yr 3
#1
Kentucky
Mark Stoops #1
77–73 (51%)
· Yr 13 at school
OC
Bush Hamdan
Yr 2
#1
DC
Brad White
Yr 3
#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 ✓