Kennesaw State at Florida International Week 9 College Football Matchup Kennesaw State at Florida International Matchup - Week 9
Tue, Oct 21 2025 · Week 9 · 🏟 Pitbull Stadium Miami, FL · Turf · 23,500 cap
Kennesaw State✈ 624 miSame TZ
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Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Kennesaw State
28
Florida International
24
P&R Line Kennesaw State -4
P&R Total O/U 52.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Kennesaw State -3 · O/U 48.5
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Florida International, while Game Control favors Kennesaw State. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Florida International wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Kennesaw State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Kennesaw State -3
O/U 48.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Kennesaw State · 73.9% ATS historically
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🛋 Kennesaw State Coming off BYE
Kennesaw State 2025 Schedule
Kennesaw State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29Kennesaw State at Wake Forest+17.5L9–1051.5L9–10UY
Sat 9/6Kennesaw State at Indiana+35.5L9–5651.5L9–56ON
Sat 9/13Kennesaw State vs Merrimack-17.5W27–1344.5W27–13UN
Sat 9/20Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State+4.5W28–2157.5W28–21UY
Sat 9/27Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee-7.0W24–1654.5W24–16UY
— Bye Week —
Thu 10/9Kennesaw State vs Louisiana Tech+4.5W35–746.5W35–7UY
— Bye Week —
Tue 10/21Kennesaw State at Florida International-3.0W45–2648.5W45–26OY
Tue 10/28Kennesaw State vs UTEP-12.5W33–2053.5W33–20UY
Sat 11/8Kennesaw State at New Mexico State-11.5W24–2152.5W24–21UN
Sat 11/15Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State-3.5L26–3556.5L26–35ON
Sat 11/22Kennesaw State vs Missouri State-6.5W41–3454.0W41–34OY
Sat 11/29Kennesaw State at Liberty-2.5W48–4255.5W48–42OY
Fri 12/5Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State-3.0W19–1562.5W19–15UY
Fri 12/19Kennesaw State vs Western Michigan+3.0L6–4147.0L6–41UN
Florida International 2025 Schedule
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
Kennesaw State PPA Edge
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
Kennesaw State #74
+0.335
Florida International #81
+0.313
Kennesaw State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Kennesaw State #44
+0.590
Florida International #89
+0.402
Kennesaw State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Kennesaw State #45
0.168
Florida International #54
0.164
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Kennesaw State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Kennesaw State #126
+6.601
Florida International #35
+7.690
Florida International Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Kennesaw State #87
+0.839
Florida International #93
+0.828
Kennesaw State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Kennesaw State #68
71.0
Florida International #46
69.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Florida International Edge
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
Florida International Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Kennesaw State
-4.3
Florida International
-4.1
Offense Rating
Kennesaw State
11.8
Florida International
11.7
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Kennesaw State
16.0
Florida International
15.8
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Florida International Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Kennesaw State #52
0.80
Florida International #77
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Kennesaw State #124
1.20
Florida International #107
1.60
Florida International +0.20
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Kennesaw State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Kennesaw State #1
54.7
Florida International #1
43.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Kennesaw State #46
35.8
Florida International #94
46.0
Kennesaw State +11.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 6 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
Kennesaw State
Jerry Mack #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Mitch Militello Yr 1 #1
DC Marc Mattioli Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Florida International
Willie Simmons #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Nick Coleman Yr 1 #1
DC Jovan Dewitt Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #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