Sat, Sep 19 2026
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Week 3
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🏟 Vanderbilt Stadium
Nashville, TN
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Turf
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40,350 cap
NC State✈ 452 mi-1 hr TZ
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.
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Vanderbilt,
while Game Control favors NC State.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
71.6%
Vanderbilt wins
Solid
Game Control
49.4%
NC State wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Vanderbilt
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
NC State 2026 Schedule
NC State's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/29 | NC State vs Virginia | +3.5 | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | NC State vs Richmond | -28.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | NC State at Vanderbilt | +4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | NC State vs App State | -18.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | NC State vs Louisville | +3.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | NC State vs Wake Forest | -3 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Fri 10/23 | NC State at Stanford | -11.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Fri 10/30 | NC State vs California | -4 | — | — | — | — |
| Fri 11/6 | NC State vs Duke | -3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | NC State vs Syracuse | -16 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | NC State at Florida State | +4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | NC State at North Carolina | -6.5 | — | — | — | — |
Vanderbilt 2026 Schedule
Vanderbilt's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/5 | Vanderbilt vs Austin Peay | -29 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | Vanderbilt vs Delaware | -16.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Vanderbilt vs NC State | -4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Vanderbilt at Auburn | +4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Vanderbilt at Georgia | +22 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | Vanderbilt vs Ole Miss | +8 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/17 | Vanderbilt vs Arkansas | -8 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Vanderbilt at Kentucky | -3.5 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/7 | Vanderbilt at Mississippi State | -3.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | Vanderbilt vs Alabama | +6.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | Vanderbilt at Florida | +2.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | Vanderbilt vs Tennessee | +5.5 | — | — | — | — |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2025 season (prior year)
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Vanderbilt
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Vanderbilt
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Vanderbilt
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 (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?
Vanderbilt Edge
Vanderbilt +1.25
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
NC State Edge
NC State +0.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
NC State
Dave Doeren #62
95–70 (58%)
· Yr 14 at school
OC
Kurt Roper
Yr 2
#43
DC
D. J. Eliot
Yr 2
#119
Vanderbilt
Clark Lea #36
26–36 (42%)
· Yr 6 at school
OC
Tim Beck
Yr 3
#22
DC
Steve Gregory
Yr 2
#99
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 ✓