Sat, Oct 25 2025
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Week 9
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🏟 Davis Wade Stadium
Starkville, MS
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Turf
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61,337 cap
Texas✈ 568 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Texas,
while Game Control favors Mississippi State.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Texas wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Mississippi State wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Texas -8.5
O/U 48.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Texas
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Texas 2025 Schedule
Texas's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Texas at Ohio State | +1.5L7–14 | 46.5 | L7–14 | U | N |
| Sat 9/6 | Texas vs San José State | -37.0W38–7 | 52.5 | W38–7 | U | N |
| Sat 9/13 | Texas vs UTEP | -39.5W27–10 | 52.5 | W27–10 | U | N |
| Sat 9/20 | Texas vs Sam Houston | -39.5W55–0 | 51.5 | W55–0 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Texas at Florida | -4.5L21–29 | 42.5 | L21–29 | O | N |
| Sat 10/11 | Texas vs Oklahoma | -2.5W23–6 | 44.5 | W23–6 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/18 | Texas at Kentucky | -12.5W16–13 | 45.5 | W16–13 | U | N |
| Sat 10/25 | Texas at Mississippi State | -8.5W45–38 | 48.5 | W45–38 | O | N |
| Sat 11/1 | Texas vs Vanderbilt | -3.5W34–31 | 48.5 | W34–31 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Texas at Georgia | +3.5L10–35 | 50.5 | L10–35 | U | N |
| Sat 11/22 | Texas vs Arkansas | -10.5W52–37 | 57.5 | W52–37 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/28 | Texas vs Texas A&M | +2.5W27–17 | 54.5 | W27–17 | U | Y |
| Wed 12/31 | Texas vs Michigan | -7.0W41–27 | 50.0 | W41–27 | 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
→ 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 · 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?
Texas Edge
Texas +0.07
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?
Mississippi State Edge
Mississippi State +4.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
1 — 1 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Mississippi State
55.8 — 20.5 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Texas won by 7
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
Texas
Steve Sarkisian #1
36–16 (69%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Kyle Flood
Yr 3
#1
DC
Pete Kwiatkowski
Yr 2
#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 ✓