Memphis at UAB Week 8 College Football Matchup Memphis at UAB Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 18 2025 · Week 8 · 🏟 Protective Stadium Birmingham, AL · Turf · 47,100 cap
Memphis✈ 212 miSame TZ
Away
24 31
Final
UAB
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Memphis
39
UAB +23.5
UAB
21
P&R Line Memphis -18.5
P&R Total O/U 60
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Memphis -23.5 · O/U 59.5
Matchup Prediction
Memphis has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Memphis entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Memphis wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Memphis wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Memphis -23.5
O/U 59.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Memphis · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Memphis Coming off BYE
Memphis 2025 Schedule
Memphis's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Memphis vs Chattanooga-30.5W45–1055.5W45–10UY
Sat 9/6Memphis at Georgia State-14.5W38–1657.5W38–16UY
Sat 9/13Memphis at Troy-4.5W28–751.5W28–7UY
Sat 9/20Memphis vs Arkansas+7.0W32–3159.5W32–31OY
Sat 9/27Memphis at Florida Atlantic-14.0W55–2662.5W55–26OY
Sat 10/4Memphis vs Tulsa-21.0W45–754.5W45–7UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/18Memphis at UAB-23.5L24–3159.5L24–31UN
Sat 10/25Memphis vs South Florida+3.5W34–3158.5W34–31OY
Fri 10/31Memphis at Rice-13.5W38–1448.5W38–14OY
Fri 11/7Memphis vs Tulane-3.0L32–3853.5L32–38ON
Sat 11/15Memphis at East Carolina+3.0L27–3156.5L27–31ON
— Bye Week —
Thu 11/27Memphis vs Navy-3.5L17–2857.5L17–28UN
Fri 12/19Memphis vs NC State+6.0L7–3156.5L7–31UN
UAB 2025 Schedule
UAB's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28UAB vs Alabama State-21.0W52–4253.5W52–42ON
Sat 9/6UAB at Navy+20.5L24–3859.0L24–38OY
Sat 9/13UAB vs Akron-12.5W31–2858.5W31–28ON
Sat 9/20UAB at Tennessee+39.5L24–5669.5L24–56OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/4UAB vs Army+6.5L13–3155.5L13–31UN
Sat 10/11UAB at Florida Atlantic+4.5L33–5366.5L33–53ON
Sat 10/18UAB vs Memphis+23.5W31–2459.5W31–24UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/1UAB at UConn+10.0L19–3861.5L19–38UN
Sat 11/8UAB at Rice-1.5L17–2451.5L17–24UN
Sat 11/15UAB vs North Texas+17.5L24–5369.5L24–53ON
Sat 11/22UAB vs South Florida+21.5L18–4868.5L18–48UN
Sat 11/29UAB at Tulsa+9.0W31–2456.5W31–24UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
Memphis PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Memphis
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Memphis
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Memphis
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Memphis #24
+0.592
UAB #52
+0.384
Memphis Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Memphis #80
+0.747
UAB #59
+0.644
Memphis Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Memphis #30
0.174
UAB #130
0.120
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Memphis Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Memphis #23
+9.116
UAB #76
+7.629
Memphis Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Memphis #40
+0.938
UAB #65
+0.841
Memphis Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Memphis #60
70.6
UAB #75
71.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Memphis 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
Memphis Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Memphis
3.1
UAB
-16.1
Offense Rating
Memphis
16.9
UAB
7.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Memphis
13.7
UAB
23.4
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Memphis Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Memphis #72
0.60
UAB #95
0.40
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Memphis #27
0.20
UAB #123
1.60
Memphis +0.20
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Memphis Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Memphis #1
68.2
UAB #1
28.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Memphis #68
19.8
UAB #123
58.6
Memphis +39.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
UAB
1 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
UAB
61.4 — 11.9 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
UAB won by 7
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Memphis 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
Memphis
Ryan Silverfield #1
41–21 (66%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Tim Cramsey Yr 3 #1
DC Jordon Hankins Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
UAB
Trent Dilfer #1
7–17 (29%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Alex Mortensen Yr 3 #1
DC Steve Russ 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