Georgia State at UCF Week 3 College Football Matchup Georgia State at UCF Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 19 2026 · Week 3 · 🏟 Bright House Networks Stadium Orlando, FL · Turf · 44,206 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
Georgia State
14
UCF
39
P&R Line UCF -25.5
P&R Total O/U 53
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
UCF has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor UCF entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
UCF wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
UCF wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → UCF · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Georgia State 2026 Schedule
Georgia State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/19Georgia State at UCF+25.5
Sat 9/26Georgia State vs Northern Illinois+1.5
UCF 2026 Schedule
UCF's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/3UCF vs Bethune-Cookman-25
Sat 9/12UCF at Pittsburgh+10
Sat 9/19UCF vs Georgia State-25.5
Sat 9/26UCF vs TCU+3.5
Sat 10/3UCF at Houston+9
Sat 10/10UCF at Oklahoma State+6
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24UCF vs BYU+9
Sat 10/31UCF vs Baylor-1.5
Sat 11/7UCF at Kansas+3
Sat 11/14UCF vs Arizona State+1.5
Sat 11/21UCF vs Iowa State+3
Sat 11/28UCF at Colorado-3
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
UCF PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ UCF
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ UCF
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ UCF
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Georgia State #86
+0.262
UCF #88
+0.412
UCF Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Georgia State #72
+0.399
UCF #104
+0.618
UCF Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Georgia State #121
0.127
UCF #54
0.164
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
UCF Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Georgia State #101
+6.911
UCF #94
+7.938
UCF Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Georgia State #90
+0.846
UCF #107
+0.847
Even
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Georgia State #132
74.2
UCF #85
71.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UCF 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
UCF Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Georgia State #133
-18.4
UCF #48
4.2
Offense Rating
Georgia State #133
5.8
UCF #47
17.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Georgia State #129
24.2
UCF #51
13.4
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UCF Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Georgia State #131
0.36
UCF #83
0.73
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Georgia State #133
2.36
UCF #89
1.18
UCF +0.36
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? UCF Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Georgia State #123
23.7
UCF #95
38.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Georgia State #124
58.8
UCF #98
47.5
UCF +15.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Georgia State
Dell McGee #136
4–20 (17%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Hue Jackson Yr 1 #67
DC Travis Pearson Yr 2 #126
Staff Rating
1.70 #133
UCF
Scott Frost #99
24–14 (63%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Steve Cooper Yr 2 #112
DC Alex Grinch Yr 2 #117
Staff Rating
2.22 #111
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