Fri, Dec 26 2025
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Postseason
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Neutral Site
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🏟 Chase Field
Phoenix, AZ
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Turf
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48,519 cap
New Mexico✈ 330 mi-1 hr TZ
Minnesota✈ 1,280 mi-2 hr TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2025 in-season data is not yet available.
Edges are based on 2024 full-season performance.
Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
Matchup Prediction
Minnesota
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Minnesota entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Minnesota wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Minnesota wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Minnesota -1.5
O/U 44.5
Draft Kings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Minnesota
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
New Mexico 2025 Schedule
New Mexico's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | New Mexico at Michigan | +36.5L17–34 | 52.5 | L17–34 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/6 | New Mexico vs Idaho State | -17.5W32–22 | 60.0 | W32–22 | U | N |
| Fri 9/12 | New Mexico at UCLA | +15.5W35–10 | 52.5 | W35–10 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/27 | New Mexico vs New Mexico State | -16.5W38–20 | 53.5 | W38–20 | O | Y |
| Fri 10/3 | New Mexico at San José State | +1.5L28–35 | 58.5 | L28–35 | O | N |
| Sat 10/11 | New Mexico at Boise State | +14.5L25–41 | 58.5 | L25–41 | O | N |
| Sat 10/18 | New Mexico vs Nevada | -14.0W24–22 | 49.5 | W24–22 | U | N |
| Sat 10/25 | New Mexico vs Utah State | -3.0W33–14 | 61.5 | W33–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/1 | New Mexico at UNLV | +3.5W40–35 | 61.5 | W40–35 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/15 | New Mexico vs Colorado State | -15.5W20–17 | 53.5 | W20–17 | U | N |
| Sat 11/22 | New Mexico at Air Force | -3.5W20–3 | 53.5 | W20–3 | U | Y |
| Fri 11/28 | New Mexico vs San Diego State | +1.5W23–17 | 41.5 | W23–17 | U | Y |
| Fri 12/26 | New Mexico vs Minnesota | +1.5L17–20 | 44.5 | L17–20 | U | N |
Minnesota 2025 Schedule
Minnesota's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/28 | Minnesota vs Buffalo | -16.5W23–10 | 45.5 | W23–10 | U | N |
| Sat 9/6 | Minnesota vs Northwestern State | -43.0W66–0 | 50.5 | W66–0 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/13 | Minnesota at California | -3.0L14–27 | 41.5 | L14–27 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Minnesota vs Rutgers | -3.5W31–28 | 51.5 | W31–28 | O | N |
| Sat 10/4 | Minnesota at Ohio State | +23.5L3–42 | 42.5 | L3–42 | O | N |
| Sat 10/11 | Minnesota vs Purdue | -7.5W27–20 | 49.5 | W27–20 | U | N |
| Fri 10/17 | Minnesota vs Nebraska | +7.0W24–6 | 47.5 | W24–6 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/25 | Minnesota at Iowa | +7.5L3–41 | 39.5 | L3–41 | O | N |
| Sat 11/1 | Minnesota vs Michigan State | -4.5W23–20 | 44.5 | W23–20 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Fri 11/14 | Minnesota at Oregon | +26.5L13–42 | 45.5 | L13–42 | O | N |
| Sat 11/22 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | +4.0L35–38 | 41.0 | L35–38 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/29 | Minnesota vs Wisconsin | +2.5W17–7 | 38.5 | W17–7 | U | Y |
| Fri 12/26 | Minnesota vs New Mexico | -1.5W20–17 | 44.5 | W20–17 | U | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2024 season (prior year)
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Minnesota
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Minnesota
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Minnesota
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 · 2024 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) ·
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?
Minnesota Edge
Minnesota +0.46
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2024 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Minnesota Edge
Minnesota +15.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2024 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
New Mexico
Jason Eck #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Luke Schleusner
Yr 1
#1
DC
Spence Nowinsky
Yr 1
#1
Minnesota
P. J. Fleck #1
57–39 (59%)
· Yr 9 at school
OC
Greg Harbaugh Jr.
Yr 3
#1
DC
Danny Collins
Yr 1
#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 ✓