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 Kentucky,
while Game Control favors Missouri.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Kentucky wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Missouri wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Missouri
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Kentucky 2026 Schedule
Kentucky's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/5 | Kentucky vs Youngstown State | -24.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | Kentucky vs Alabama | +12.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Kentucky at Texas A&M | +19 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Kentucky vs South Alabama | -16 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Kentucky at South Carolina | +7 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | Kentucky vs LSU | +12.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/17 | Kentucky at Oklahoma | +20 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Kentucky vs Vanderbilt | +3.5 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/7 | Kentucky at Tennessee | +16.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | Kentucky vs Florida | +3.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | Kentucky at Missouri | +15 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | Kentucky vs Louisville | +8 | — | — | — | — |
Missouri 2026 Schedule
Missouri's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/5 | Missouri vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff | -31.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | Missouri at Kansas | -9 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Missouri vs Troy | -24.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Missouri at Mississippi State | -10 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Missouri vs Florida | -9 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | Missouri vs Texas A&M | +1.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/17 | Missouri at Ole Miss | +7 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/31 | Missouri at Arkansas | -9.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/7 | Missouri vs Texas | +11 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | Missouri at Georgia | +15.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | Missouri vs Kentucky | -15 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | Missouri vs Oklahoma | +3 | — | — | — | — |
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
→ Missouri
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Missouri
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Missouri
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?
Kentucky Edge
Kentucky +0.16
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Missouri Edge
Missouri +8.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Kentucky
Will Stein #77
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Joe Sloan
Yr 1
#115
DC
Jay Bateman
Yr 1
#38
Missouri
Eliah Drinkwitz #19
46–29 (61%)
· Yr 7 at school
OC
Chip Lindsey
Yr 1
#41
DC
Corey Batoon
Yr 3
#23
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 ✓