Sat, Nov 22 2025
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Week 13
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🏟 Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame, IN
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Turf
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80,795 cap
Syracuse✈ 523 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Notre Dame
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Notre Dame entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Notre Dame wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
Notre Dame wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Notre Dame -36.5
O/U 51.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Notre Dame
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Syracuse 2025 Schedule
Syracuse's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Syracuse vs Tennessee | +13.5L26–45 | 53.5 | L26–45 | O | N |
| Sat 9/6 | Syracuse vs UConn | -7.0W27–20 | 57.5 | W27–20 | U | N |
| Fri 9/12 | Syracuse vs Colgate | -37.5W66–24 | 64.5 | W66–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/20 | Syracuse at Clemson | +17.5W34–21 | 53.5 | W34–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/27 | Syracuse vs Duke | +4.0L3–38 | 59.5 | L3–38 | U | N |
| Sat 10/4 | Syracuse at SMU | +17.5L18–31 | 56.5 | L18–31 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Syracuse vs Pittsburgh | +9.5L13–30 | 54.5 | L13–30 | U | N |
| Sat 10/25 | Syracuse at Georgia Tech | +17.5L16–41 | 52.5 | L16–41 | O | N |
| Fri 10/31 | Syracuse vs North Carolina | -1.5L10–27 | 45.5 | L10–27 | U | N |
| Sat 11/8 | Syracuse at Miami | +28.5L10–38 | 47.5 | L10–38 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Syracuse at Notre Dame | +36.5L7–70 | 51.5 | L7–70 | O | N |
| Sat 11/29 | Syracuse vs Boston College | +2.5L12–34 | 54.5 | L12–34 | U | N |
Notre Dame 2025 Schedule
Notre Dame's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 8/31 | Notre Dame at Miami | -2.5L24–27 | 53.5 | L24–27 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/13 | Notre Dame vs Texas A&M | -7.5L40–41 | 48.5 | L40–41 | O | N |
| Sat 9/20 | Notre Dame vs Purdue | -24.5W56–30 | 51.5 | W56–30 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/27 | Notre Dame at Arkansas | -5.5W56–13 | 64.5 | W56–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/4 | Notre Dame vs Boise State | -21.5W28–7 | 63.5 | W28–7 | U | N |
| Sat 10/11 | Notre Dame vs NC State | -23.5W36–7 | 59.5 | W36–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/18 | Notre Dame vs USC | -10.5W34–24 | 60.5 | W34–24 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/1 | Notre Dame at Boston College | -31.5W25–10 | 55.5 | W25–10 | U | N |
| Sat 11/8 | Notre Dame vs Navy | -30.5W49–10 | 54.5 | W49–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/15 | Notre Dame at Pittsburgh | -12.5W37–15 | 55.5 | W37–15 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/22 | Notre Dame vs Syracuse | -36.5W70–7 | 51.5 | W70–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/29 | Notre Dame at Stanford | -32.5W49–20 | 50.5 | W49–20 | 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
All 4 Agree
→ Notre Dame
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Notre Dame
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Notre Dame
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?
Notre Dame Edge
Notre Dame +1.38
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Notre Dame Edge
Notre Dame +41.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Notre Dame
4 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Notre Dame
98.2 — 1.4 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Notre Dame won by 63
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Notre Dame 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
Syracuse
Fran Brown #1
9–3 (75%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Jeff Nixon
Yr 1
#1
DC
Elijah Robinson
Yr 2
#1
Notre Dame
Marcus Freeman #1
33–10 (77%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Mike Denbrock
Yr 2
#1
DC
Chris Ash
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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 ✓