Sat, Oct 25 2025
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Week 9
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🏟 Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Memphis, TN
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Turf
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62,380 cap
South Florida✈ 660 mi-1 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors South Florida,
while Game Control favors Memphis.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
73.7%
South Florida wins
Solid
Game Control
50.6%
Memphis wins
Toss-up
Vegas Spread
South Florida -3.5
O/U 58.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → South Florida
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
South Florida 2025 Schedule
South Florida's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/28 | South Florida vs Boise State | +8.5W34–7 | 63.5 | W34–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/6 | South Florida at Florida | +18.5W18–16 | 58.0 | W18–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/13 | South Florida at Miami | +17.5L12–49 | 56.5 | L12–49 | O | N |
| Sat 9/20 | South Florida vs South Carolina State | -36.0W63–14 | 56.5 | W63–14 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Fri 10/3 | South Florida vs Charlotte | -28.5W54–26 | 54.5 | W54–26 | O | N |
| Fri 10/10 | South Florida at North Texas | +2.5W63–36 | 68.5 | W63–36 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/18 | South Florida vs Florida Atlantic | -20.5W48–13 | 72.5 | W48–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/25 | South Florida at Memphis | -3.5L31–34 | 58.5 | L31–34 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 11/6 | South Florida vs UTSA | -14.0W55–23 | 66.5 | W55–23 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/15 | South Florida at Navy | -8.5L38–41 | 62.5 | L38–41 | O | N |
| Sat 11/22 | South Florida at UAB | -21.5W48–18 | 68.5 | W48–18 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/29 | South Florida vs Rice | -28.5W52–3 | 57.5 | W52–3 | U | Y |
| Wed 12/17 | South Florida vs Old Dominion | -4.0L10–24 | 52.5 | L10–24 | U | N |
Memphis 2025 Schedule
Memphis's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Memphis vs Chattanooga | -30.5W45–10 | 55.5 | W45–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/6 | Memphis at Georgia State | -14.5W38–16 | 57.5 | W38–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/13 | Memphis at Troy | -4.5W28–7 | 51.5 | W28–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/20 | Memphis vs Arkansas | +7.0W32–31 | 59.5 | W32–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/27 | Memphis at Florida Atlantic | -14.0W55–26 | 62.5 | W55–26 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/4 | Memphis vs Tulsa | -21.0W45–7 | 54.5 | W45–7 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Memphis at UAB | -23.5L24–31 | 59.5 | L24–31 | U | N |
| Sat 10/25 | Memphis vs South Florida | +3.5W34–31 | 58.5 | W34–31 | O | Y |
| Fri 10/31 | Memphis at Rice | -13.5W38–14 | 48.5 | W38–14 | O | Y |
| Fri 11/7 | Memphis vs Tulane | -3.0L32–38 | 53.5 | L32–38 | O | N |
| Sat 11/15 | Memphis at East Carolina | +3.0L27–31 | 56.5 | L27–31 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 11/27 | Memphis vs Navy | -3.5L17–28 | 57.5 | L17–28 | U | N |
| Fri 12/19 | Memphis vs NC State | +6.0L7–31 | 56.5 | L7–31 | U | N |
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ South Florida
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?
South Florida Edge
South Florida +1.33
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Memphis Edge
Memphis +1.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Memphis
2 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
South Florida
21.7 — 61.8 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Memphis won by 3
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
South Florida
Alex Golesh #1
13–12 (52%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Joel Gordon
Yr 3
#1
DC
Todd Orlando
Yr 3
#1
Memphis
Ryan Silverfield #1
41–21 (66%)
· Yr 6 at school
OC
Tim Cramsey
Yr 3
#1
DC
Jordon Hankins
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: 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 ✓
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 ✓