UNLV at Colorado State Week 11 College Football Matchup UNLV at Colorado State Matchup - Week 11
Sat, Nov 8 2025 · Week 11 · 🏟 Canvas Stadium Fort Collins, CO · Turf · 41,000 cap
UNLV✈ 623 mi+1 hr TZ
Away
42 10
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
UNLV
33
UNLV -5.5
Colorado State
25
P&R Line UNLV -8.5
P&R Total O/U 58
Confidence 90 High
Vegas UNLV -5.5 · O/U 60.5
Matchup Prediction
UNLV has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor UNLV entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
UNLV wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
UNLV wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
UNLV -5.5
O/U 60.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → UNLV · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Colorado State Coming off BYE
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
Colorado State 2025 Schedule
Colorado State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Colorado State at Washington+20.5L21–3852.5L21–38OY
Sat 9/6Colorado State vs Northern Colorado-35.0W21–1752.5W21–17UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/20Colorado State vs UTSA+4.5L16–1758.5L16–17UY
Sat 9/27Colorado State vs Washington State-4.5L3–2048.5L3–20UN
Fri 10/3Colorado State at San Diego State+4.5L24–4540.5L24–45ON
Fri 10/10Colorado State vs Fresno State+5.5W49–2147.5W49–21OY
Sat 10/18Colorado State vs Hawai'i-2.5L19–3153.5L19–31UN
Sat 10/25Colorado State at Wyoming+5.5L0–2846.5L0–28UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/8Colorado State vs UNLV+5.5L10–4260.5L10–42UN
Sat 11/15Colorado State at New Mexico+15.5L17–2053.5L17–20UY
Sat 11/22Colorado State at Boise State+17.5L21–4946.5L21–49ON
Fri 11/28Colorado State vs Air Force+2.5L21–4247.5L21–42ON
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
UNLV #15
+0.534
Colorado State #95
+0.340
UNLV Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
UNLV #33
+0.748
Colorado State #97
+0.447
UNLV Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
UNLV #86
0.149
Colorado State #116
0.132
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
UNLV Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
UNLV #18
+8.473
Colorado State #87
+7.300
UNLV Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
UNLV #19
+0.921
Colorado State #98
+0.845
UNLV Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
UNLV #92
71.8
Colorado State #130
74.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UNLV 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
UNLV Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
UNLV
2.0
Colorado State
-9.4
Offense Rating
UNLV
17.2
Colorado State
9.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
UNLV
15.2
Colorado State
19.3
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
UNLV #48
0.57
Colorado State #133
0.43
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
UNLV #62
1.43
Colorado State #94
1.14
UNLV +0.14
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? UNLV Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
UNLV #1
49.3
Colorado State #1
21.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
UNLV #74
38.4
Colorado State #134
65.0
UNLV +28.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 8 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
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
Colorado State
Jay Norvell #1
16–20 (44%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Matt Mumme Yr 3 #1
DC Tyson Summers 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