Hawai'i at Air Force Week 5 College Football Matchup Hawai'i at Air Force Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Sep 27 2025 · Week 5 · 🏟 Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO · Turf · 46,692 cap
Hawai'i✈ 3,340 mi+4 hr TZ
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Hawai'i
27
HAW +7
Air Force
28
P&R Line Air Force -1.5
P&R Total O/U 54.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Air Force -7 · O/U 52.5
Matchup Prediction
Hawai'i has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Hawai'i entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Hawai'i wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Hawai'i wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Air Force -7
O/U 52.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Hawai'i · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Hawai'i 2025 Schedule
Hawai'i's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/23Hawai'i vs Stanford-1.5W23–2053.5W23–20UY
Sat 8/30Hawai'i at Arizona+13.5L6–4055.5L6–40UN
Sat 9/6Hawai'i vs Sam Houston-7.0W37–2047.5W37–20OY
Sat 9/13Hawai'i vs Portland State-35.5W23–354.5W23–3UN
Sat 9/20Hawai'i vs Fresno State+2.5L21–2347.5L21–23UY
Sat 9/27Hawai'i at Air Force+7.0W44–3552.5W44–35OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/11Hawai'i vs Utah State+1.5W44–2657.5W44–26OY
Sat 10/18Hawai'i at Colorado State+2.5W31–1953.5W31–19UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/1Hawai'i at San José State+2.5L38–4555.5L38–45ON
Sat 11/8Hawai'i vs San Diego State+6.5W38–648.5W38–6UY
— Bye Week —
Fri 11/21Hawai'i at UNLV+2.5L10–3864.5L10–38UN
Sat 11/29Hawai'i vs Wyoming-8.5W27–745.0W27–7UY
Wed 12/24Hawai'i vs California-1.5W35–3150.5W35–31OY
Air Force 2025 Schedule
Air Force's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Air Force vs Bucknell-31.0W49–1354.5W49–13OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/13Air Force at Utah State-4.0L30–4951.5L30–49ON
Sat 9/20Air Force vs Boise State+10.5L37–4951.5L37–49ON
Sat 9/27Air Force vs Hawai'i-7.0L35–4452.5L35–44ON
Sat 10/4Air Force at Navy+13.5L31–3450.5L31–34OY
Sat 10/11Air Force at UNLV+7.0L48–5165.5L48–51OY
Sat 10/18Air Force vs Wyoming-4.0W24–2156.5W24–21UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/1Air Force vs Army+1.5L17–2048.5L17–20UN
Sat 11/8Air Force at San José State+6.0W26–1667.5W26–16UY
Sat 11/15Air Force at UConn+7.5L16–2664.5L16–26UN
Sat 11/22Air Force vs New Mexico+3.5L3–2053.5L3–20UN
Fri 11/28Air Force at Colorado State-2.5W42–2147.5W42–21OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
Hawai'i PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Hawai'i
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Hawai'i
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Hawai'i
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Hawai'i #62
+0.593
Air Force #19
+0.460
Hawai'i Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Hawai'i #47
+0.815
Air Force #2
+0.802
Hawai'i Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Hawai'i #61
0.160
Air Force #133
0.107
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Hawai'i Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Hawai'i #61
+8.048
Air Force #12
+7.944
Hawai'i Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Hawai'i #88
+0.910
Air Force #18
+0.890
Hawai'i Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Hawai'i #49
70.1
Air Force #92
71.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Hawai'i 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
Hawai'i Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Hawai'i
-2.2
Air Force
-5.2
Offense Rating
Hawai'i
15.8
Air Force
12.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Hawai'i
18.0
Air Force
17.7
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Hawai'i Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Hawai'i #24
0.50
Air Force #115
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Hawai'i #56
0.50
Air Force #57
1.50
Hawai'i +0.50
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Hawai'i Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Hawai'i #1
49.7
Air Force #1
40.8
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Hawai'i #50
34.7
Air Force #101
50.8
Hawai'i +8.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Hawai'i. Teams with this edge profile have covered 50.3% historically — essentially a coin flip against the spread.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Hawai'i
Timmy Chang #1
13–25 (34%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Timmy Chang Yr 2 #1
DC Dennis Thurman Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Air Force
Troy Calhoun #1
135–89 (60%) · Yr 19 at school
OC Mike Thiessen Yr 3 #1
DC Brian Knorr 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: 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