BYU at Colorado State Week 3 College Football Matchup BYU at Colorado State Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 19 2026 · Week 3 · 🏟 Canvas Stadium Fort Collins, CO · Turf · 41,000 cap
BYU✈ 346 miSame 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.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
BYU
36
Colorado State
14
P&R Line BYU -21.5
P&R Total O/U 50
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
BYU has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor BYU entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
BYU wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
BYU wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → BYU · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Colorado State 3rd straight Home Game
BYU 2026 Schedule
BYU's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5BYU vs Utah Tech-32
Sat 9/12BYU vs Arizona-7.5
Sat 9/19BYU at Colorado State-21.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3BYU at TCU-4.5
Sat 10/10BYU vs Iowa State-15.5
Sat 10/17BYU vs Notre Dame+9.5
Sat 10/24BYU at UCF-9
Sat 10/31BYU vs Arizona State-10.5
Sat 11/7BYU at Utah-3
Sat 11/14BYU vs Baylor-13.5
Sat 11/21BYU at Kansas-11
Sat 11/28BYU vs Cincinnati-16
Colorado State 2026 Schedule
Colorado State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Colorado State vs Wyoming-4
Sat 9/12Colorado State vs Southern Utah-14.5
Sat 9/19Colorado State vs BYU+21.5
Sat 9/26Colorado State at UTSA+10.5
Sat 10/3Colorado State vs Oregon State-0
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Colorado State at Texas State+9
Sat 10/24Colorado State vs San Diego State+7
Sat 10/31Colorado State at Utah State+3.5
Sat 11/7Colorado State vs Boise State+11.5
Sat 11/14Colorado State at Washington State+6
Sat 11/21Colorado State at Fresno State+11.5
Sat 11/28Colorado State vs TBD-14.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
BYU PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ BYU
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ BYU
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ BYU
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
BYU #34
+0.454
Colorado State #95
+0.216
BYU Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
BYU #54
+0.664
Colorado State #97
+0.373
BYU Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
BYU #65
0.158
Colorado State #116
0.132
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
BYU Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
BYU #39
+8.059
Colorado State #87
+6.813
BYU Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
BYU #33
+0.908
Colorado State #98
+0.794
BYU Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
BYU #77
71.2
Colorado State #130
74.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
BYU 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
BYU Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
BYU #17
14.5
Colorado State #111
-9.4
Offense Rating
BYU #21
21.4
Colorado State #112
9.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
BYU #13
7.0
Colorado State #109
19.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? BYU Edge
Avg sequences created per game
BYU #34
1.23
Colorado State #133
0.27
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
BYU #50
0.85
Colorado State #94
1.55
BYU +0.96
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? BYU Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
BYU #19
55.5
Colorado State #124
18.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
BYU #34
29.6
Colorado State #134
67.9
BYU +37.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
BYU
Kalani Sitake #27
84–45 (65%) · Yr 11 at school
OC Aaron Roderick Yr 3 #35
DC Kelly Poppinga Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
3.18 #34
Colorado State
Jim Mora #77
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Pryce Tracy Yr 1 #67
DC Tyson Summers Yr 2 #64
Staff Rating
2.54 #87
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