Sat, Sep 27 2025
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Week 5
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🏟 Malone Stadium
Monroe, LA
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Turf
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30,427 cap
Arkansas State✈ 242 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
UL Monroe
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
UL Monroe entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
UL Monroe wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
UL Monroe wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
UL Monroe -1.5
O/U 55.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Arkansas State
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Arkansas State 2025 Schedule
Arkansas State's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Arkansas State vs Southeast Missouri State | -15.5W42–24 | 59.5 | W42–24 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/6 | Arkansas State vs Arkansas | +23.5L14–56 | 62.0 | L14–56 | O | N |
| Sat 9/13 | Arkansas State vs Iowa State | +21.0L16–24 | 55.5 | L16–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/20 | Arkansas State at Kennesaw State | -4.5L21–28 | 57.5 | L21–28 | U | N |
| Sat 9/27 | Arkansas State at UL Monroe | +1.5L16–28 | 55.5 | L16–28 | U | N |
| Sat 10/4 | Arkansas State vs Texas State | +14.0W31–30 | 63.5 | W31–30 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 10/14 | Arkansas State at South Alabama | +8.5W15–14 | 57.5 | W15–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/25 | Arkansas State vs Georgia Southern | +1.5W34–24 | 59.5 | W34–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/1 | Arkansas State at Troy | +7.5W23–10 | 52.5 | W23–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/8 | Arkansas State vs Southern Miss | +6.5L21–27 | 54.5 | L21–27 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 11/20 | Arkansas State vs Louisiana | -2.5L30–34 | 54.5 | L30–34 | O | N |
| Sat 11/29 | Arkansas State at App State | +1.0W30–29 | 54.5 | W30–29 | O | Y |
| Thu 12/18 | Arkansas State vs Missouri State | -1.5W34–28 | 55.5 | W34–28 | O | Y |
UL Monroe 2025 Schedule
UL Monroe's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/28 | UL Monroe vs St. Francis (PA) | -31.0W29–0 | 47.0 | W29–0 | U | N |
| Sat 9/6 | UL Monroe at Alabama | +34.0L0–73 | 50.0 | L0–73 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/20 | UL Monroe at UTEP | +5.5W31–25 | 47.5 | W31–25 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/27 | UL Monroe vs Arkansas State | -1.5W28–16 | 55.5 | W28–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/4 | UL Monroe at Northwestern | +12.5L7–42 | 43.5 | L7–42 | O | N |
| Sat 10/11 | UL Monroe at Coastal Carolina | -3.0L8–23 | 46.5 | L8–23 | U | N |
| Sat 10/18 | UL Monroe vs Troy | +4.5L14–37 | 45.5 | L14–37 | O | N |
| Sat 10/25 | UL Monroe at Southern Miss | +14.0L21–49 | 48.5 | L21–49 | O | N |
| Sat 11/1 | UL Monroe vs Old Dominion | +16.5L6–31 | 55.5 | L6–31 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/15 | UL Monroe vs South Alabama | +4.0L14–26 | 49.5 | L14–26 | U | N |
| Sat 11/22 | UL Monroe at Texas State | +20.5L14–31 | 59.5 | L14–31 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/29 | UL Monroe at Louisiana | +10.5L27–30 | 47.5 | L27–30 | O | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2025 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Arkansas State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Arkansas State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Arkansas State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
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
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
UL Monroe Edge
UL Monroe +0.33
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
UL Monroe Edge
UL Monroe +31.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
UL Monroe
1 — 0 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
UL Monroe
46.9 — 40.8 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
UL Monroe won by 12
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on UL Monroe 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
Arkansas State
Butch Jones #1
18–31 (37%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Keith Heckendorf
Yr 3
#1
DC
Rob Harley
Yr 3
#1
UL Monroe
Bryant Vincent #1
5–7 (42%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Bryant Vincent
Yr 2
#1
DC
Earnest Hill
Yr 2
#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 ✓
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 ✓