Air Force at UNLV Week 7 College Football Matchup Air Force at UNLV Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 11 2025 · Week 7 · 🏟 Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, NV · Turf · 65,000 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Air Force
30
AFA +7
UNLV
35
P&R Line UNLV -5.5
P&R Total O/U 64.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas UNLV -7 · O/U 65.5
Matchup Prediction
UNLV has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor UNLV entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
UNLV wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
UNLV wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
UNLV -7
O/U 65.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → UNLV · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🚌 Air Force 2nd straight Road Game
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
UNLV 2025 Schedule
UNLV's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/23UNLV vs Idaho State-30.5W38–3167.0W38–31ON
Fri 8/29UNLV vs Sam Houston-13.5W38–2158.5W38–21OY
Sat 9/6UNLV vs UCLA+2.5W30–2354.5W30–23UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/20UNLV at Miami (OH)-2.5W41–3849.5W41–38OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/4UNLV at Wyoming-4.5W31–1750.5W31–17UY
Sat 10/11UNLV vs Air Force-7.0W51–4865.5W51–48ON
Sat 10/18UNLV at Boise State+12.5L31–5660.5L31–56ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/1UNLV vs New Mexico-3.5L35–4061.5L35–40ON
Sat 11/8UNLV at Colorado State-5.5W42–1060.5W42–10UY
Sat 11/15UNLV vs Utah State-4.5W29–2668.5W29–26UN
Fri 11/21UNLV vs Hawai'i-2.5W38–1064.5W38–10UY
Sat 11/29UNLV at Nevada-7.5W42–1753.0W42–17OY
Fri 12/5UNLV at Boise State+6.0L21–3860.0L21–38UN
Tue 12/23UNLV vs Ohio-6.5L10–1764.5L10–17UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
UNLV PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ UNLV
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ UNLV
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ UNLV
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Air Force #19
+0.500
UNLV #15
+0.708
UNLV Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Air Force #2
+0.794
UNLV #33
+0.876
UNLV Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Air Force #133
0.107
UNLV #86
0.149
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
UNLV Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Air Force #12
+8.379
UNLV #18
+8.722
UNLV Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Air Force #18
+0.915
UNLV #19
+0.966
UNLV Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Air Force #92
71.8
UNLV #92
71.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Even
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
UNLV Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Air Force
-5.2
UNLV
2.0
Offense Rating
Air Force
12.5
UNLV
17.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Air Force
17.7
UNLV
15.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UNLV Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Air Force #115
0.00
UNLV #48
0.75
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Air Force #57
1.50
UNLV #62
1.00
UNLV +0.75
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? UNLV Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Air Force #1
31.2
UNLV #1
64.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Air Force #101
56.3
UNLV #74
24.8
UNLV +33.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on UNLV 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
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
UNLV
Dan Mullen #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Corey Dennis Yr 1 #1
DC Zach Anrett Yr 1 #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