UTEP at Oklahoma Week 1 College Football Matchup UTEP at Oklahoma Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Sep 5 2026 · Week 1 · 🏟 Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK · Turf · 84,389 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
UTEP
8
Oklahoma
40
P&R Line Oklahoma -32
P&R Total O/U 47.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Oklahoma has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Oklahoma entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Oklahoma wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Oklahoma wins
Strong
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Oklahoma · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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UTEP 2026 Schedule
UTEP's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5UTEP at Oklahoma+32
Sat 9/12UTEP vs Texas Southern-6.5
Sat 9/19UTEP at Michigan+30.5
Sat 9/26UTEP vs Oregon State+3
Sat 10/3UTEP at New Mexico+20.5
Sat 10/10UTEP vs Nevada-3
Sat 10/17UTEP vs San José State-2.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31UTEP at North Dakota State+19.5
Sat 11/7UTEP vs Hawai'i+14
Sat 11/14UTEP vs Wyoming+3.5
Sat 11/21UTEP at Air Force+13.5
Sat 11/28UTEP at Northern Illinois+2
Oklahoma 2026 Schedule
Oklahoma's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Oklahoma vs UTEP-32
Sat 9/12Oklahoma at Michigan-1
Sat 9/19Oklahoma vs New Mexico-20
Sat 9/26Oklahoma at Georgia+10
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Oklahoma vs Texas+5.5
Sat 10/17Oklahoma vs Kentucky-20
Sat 10/24Oklahoma at Mississippi State-15
Sat 10/31Oklahoma vs South Carolina-15.5
Sat 11/7Oklahoma at Florida-9
Sat 11/14Oklahoma vs Ole Miss-3.5
Sat 11/21Oklahoma vs Texas A&M-3.5
Sat 11/28Oklahoma at Missouri-3
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Oklahoma PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Oklahoma
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Oklahoma
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Oklahoma
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
UTEP #130
+0.018
Oklahoma #108
+0.209
Oklahoma Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
UTEP #130
+0.123
Oklahoma #95
+0.443
Oklahoma Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
UTEP #67
0.157
Oklahoma #3
0.227
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Oklahoma Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
UTEP #97
+6.037
Oklahoma #62
+7.612
Oklahoma Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
UTEP #135
+0.650
Oklahoma #103
+0.790
Oklahoma Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
UTEP #82
71.5
Oklahoma #22
68.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Oklahoma Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 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
Oklahoma Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
UTEP #125
-16.2
Oklahoma #9
19.1
Offense Rating
UTEP #137
4.4
Oklahoma #12
24.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
UTEP #116
20.6
Oklahoma #10
5.5
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Oklahoma Edge
Avg sequences created per game
UTEP #102
0.73
Oklahoma #55
1.42
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
UTEP #115
1.73
Oklahoma #20
0.50
Oklahoma +0.69
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Oklahoma Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
UTEP #133
23.2
Oklahoma #22
58.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
UTEP #131
64.1
Oklahoma #13
23.0
Oklahoma +35.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
UTEP
Scotty Walden #126
5–19 (21%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Joe Pappalardo Yr 1 #67
DC Bobby Daly Yr 2 #105
Staff Rating
2.07 #121
Oklahoma
Brent Venables #26
32–20 (62%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Ben Arbuckle Yr 2 #26
DC Todd Bates Yr 1 #44
Staff Rating
3.40 #21
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