Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee Week 10 College Football Matchup Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee Matchup - Week 10
Wed, Oct 29 2025 · Week 10 · 🏟 Johnny Red"" Floyd Stadium"" Murfreesboro, TN · Turf · 31,000 cap
Jacksonville State✈ 144 miSame TZ
24 21
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Jacksonville State
26
Middle Tennessee
27
P&R Line Middle Tennessee -0.5
P&R Total O/U 54
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Jacksonville State -4.5 · O/U 54.0
Matchup Prediction
Jacksonville State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Jacksonville State entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Jacksonville State wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Jacksonville State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Jacksonville State -4.5
O/U 54.0
Bovada
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Jacksonville State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Jacksonville State Coming off BYE
Jacksonville State 2025 Schedule
Jacksonville State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28Jacksonville State at UCF+16.5L10–1753.5L10–17UY
Sat 9/6Jacksonville State vs Liberty+6.0W34–2450.5W34–24OY
Sat 9/13Jacksonville State at Georgia Southern+3.0L34–4159.0L34–41ON
Sat 9/20Jacksonville State vs Murray State-35.5W45–1060.5W45–10UN
Sat 9/27Jacksonville State at Southern Miss+4.5L25–4255.5L25–42ON
— Bye Week —
Thu 10/9Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston-7.0W29–2753.5W29–27ON
Wed 10/15Jacksonville State vs Delaware+3.0W38–2555.5W38–25OY
— Bye Week —
Wed 10/29Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee-4.5W24–2154.0W24–21UN
Sat 11/8Jacksonville State at UTEP-1.5W30–2746.5W30–27OY
Sat 11/15Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State+3.5W35–2656.5W35–26OY
Sat 11/22Jacksonville State at Florida International+2.5L21–2755.5L21–27UN
Sat 11/29Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky+1.5W37–3456.5W37–34OY
Fri 12/5Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State+3.0L15–1962.5L15–19UN
Tue 12/16Jacksonville State vs Troy-3.0W17–1347.5W17–13UY
Middle Tennessee 2025 Schedule
Middle Tennessee's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Middle Tennessee vs Austin Peay-14.5L14–3453.5L14–34UN
Sat 9/6Middle Tennessee at Wisconsin+28.5L10–4245.5L10–42ON
Sat 9/13Middle Tennessee at Nevada+9.0W14–1350.0W14–13UY
Sat 9/20Middle Tennessee vs Marshall+2.5L28–4246.5L28–42ON
Sat 9/27Middle Tennessee at Kennesaw State+7.0L16–2454.5L16–24UN
— Bye Week —
Wed 10/8Middle Tennessee vs Missouri State+2.5L20–2252.5L20–22UY
— Bye Week —
Wed 10/22Middle Tennessee at Delaware+9.5L28–3155.5L28–31OY
Wed 10/29Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State+4.5L21–2454.0L21–24UY
Sat 11/8Middle Tennessee vs Florida International-1.5L30–5650.5L30–56ON
Sat 11/15Middle Tennessee at Western Kentucky+13.5L26–4251.5L26–42ON
Sat 11/22Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston-6.5W31–1753.5W31–17UY
Sat 11/29Middle Tennessee at New Mexico State+3.5W31–2452.0W31–24OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
Jacksonville State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Jacksonville State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Jacksonville State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Jacksonville State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Jacksonville State #61
+0.400
Middle Tennessee #78
+0.317
Jacksonville State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Jacksonville State #102
+0.596
Middle Tennessee #88
+0.451
Jacksonville State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Jacksonville State #40
0.170
Middle Tennessee #67
0.157
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Jacksonville State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Jacksonville State #65
+7.760
Middle Tennessee #117
+6.984
Jacksonville State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Jacksonville State #52
+0.884
Middle Tennessee #59
+0.850
Jacksonville State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Jacksonville State #80
71.4
Middle Tennessee #92
71.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Jacksonville State 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
Jacksonville State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Jacksonville State
-2.7
Middle Tennessee
-17.5
Offense Rating
Jacksonville State
14.4
Middle Tennessee
5.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Jacksonville State
17.1
Middle Tennessee
22.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Jacksonville State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Jacksonville State #60
1.00
Middle Tennessee #98
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Jacksonville State #28
0.67
Middle Tennessee #54
1.00
Jacksonville State +0.50
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? Jacksonville State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Jacksonville State #1
49.7
Middle Tennessee #1
15.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Jacksonville State #54
33.2
Middle Tennessee #120
66.3
Jacksonville State +34.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Jacksonville State 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
Jacksonville State
Charles Kelly #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Clint Trickett Yr 1 #1
DC Brian Williams Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Middle Tennessee
Derek Mason #1
3–9 (25%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Bodie Reeder Yr 2 #1
DC Brian Stewart Yr 2 #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: 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