Sat, Sep 20 2025
·
Week 4
·
🏟 Fifth Third Bank Stadium
Kennesaw, GA
·
Turf
·
8,318 cap
Arkansas State✈ 367 mi+1 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%
Arkansas State wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
Arkansas State -4.5
O/U 57.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Kennesaw State
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Arkansas State 2025 Schedule
Arkansas State's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Arkansas State vs Southeast Missouri State | -15.5W42–24 | 59.5 | W42–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/6 | Arkansas State vs Arkansas | +23.5L14–56 | 62.0 | L14–56 | O | N |
| Sat 9/13 | Arkansas State vs Iowa State | +21.0L16–24 | 55.5 | L16–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/20 | Arkansas State at Kennesaw State | -4.5L21–28 | 57.5 | L21–28 | U | N |
| Sat 9/27 | Arkansas State at UL Monroe | +1.5L16–28 | 55.5 | L16–28 | U | N |
| Sat 10/4 | Arkansas State vs Texas State | +14.0W31–30 | 63.5 | W31–30 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 10/14 | Arkansas State at South Alabama | +8.5W15–14 | 57.5 | W15–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/25 | Arkansas State vs Georgia Southern | +1.5W34–24 | 59.5 | W34–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/1 | Arkansas State at Troy | +7.5W23–10 | 52.5 | W23–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/8 | Arkansas State vs Southern Miss | +6.5L21–27 | 54.5 | L21–27 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 11/20 | Arkansas State vs Louisiana | -2.5L30–34 | 54.5 | L30–34 | O | N |
| Sat 11/29 | Arkansas State at App State | +1.0W30–29 | 54.5 | W30–29 | O | Y |
| Thu 12/18 | Arkansas State vs Missouri State | -1.5W34–28 | 55.5 | W34–28 | O | Y |
Kennesaw State 2025 Schedule
Kennesaw State's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 8/29 | Kennesaw State at Wake Forest | +17.5L9–10 | 51.5 | L9–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/6 | Kennesaw State at Indiana | +35.5L9–56 | 51.5 | L9–56 | O | N |
| Sat 9/13 | Kennesaw State vs Merrimack | -17.5W27–13 | 44.5 | W27–13 | U | N |
| Sat 9/20 | Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State | +4.5W28–21 | 57.5 | W28–21 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/27 | Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee | -7.0W24–16 | 54.5 | W24–16 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 10/9 | Kennesaw State vs Louisiana Tech | +4.5W35–7 | 46.5 | W35–7 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 10/21 | Kennesaw State at Florida International | -3.0W45–26 | 48.5 | W45–26 | O | Y |
| Tue 10/28 | Kennesaw State vs UTEP | -12.5W33–20 | 53.5 | W33–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/8 | Kennesaw State at New Mexico State | -11.5W24–21 | 52.5 | W24–21 | U | N |
| Sat 11/15 | Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State | -3.5L26–35 | 56.5 | L26–35 | O | N |
| Sat 11/22 | Kennesaw State vs Missouri State | -6.5W41–34 | 54.0 | W41–34 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/29 | Kennesaw State at Liberty | -2.5W48–42 | 55.5 | W48–42 | O | Y |
| Fri 12/5 | Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State | -3.0W19–15 | 62.5 | W19–15 | U | Y |
| Fri 12/19 | Kennesaw State vs Western Michigan | +3.0L6–41 | 47.0 | L6–41 | 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Kennesaw 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?
Arkansas State +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Arkansas State Edge
Arkansas State +1.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
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
Arkansas State
Butch Jones #1
18–31 (37%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Keith Heckendorf
Yr 3
#1
DC
Rob Harley
Yr 3
#1
Kennesaw State
Jerry Mack #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Mitch Militello
Yr 1
#1
DC
Marc Mattioli
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 ✓