Kansas at Arizona State Week 3 College Football Matchup Kansas at Arizona State Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 19 2026 · Week 3 · Turf
Kansas✈ 1,004 mi-2 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.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Kansas
23
Arizona State
29
P&R Line Arizona State -6
P&R Total O/U 52.5
Confidence 66 Good
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Arizona State, while Game Control favors Kansas. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Arizona State wins
Lean
Game Control
49.4%
Kansas wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
3 factors agree (PPA + PPO + Havoc) → Arizona State · 82.4% ATS historically
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Kansas 2026 Schedule
Kansas's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/4Kansas vs Long Island University-25.5
Sat 9/12Kansas vs Missouri+9
Sat 9/19Kansas at Arizona State+6
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3Kansas vs Middle Tennessee-21
Sat 10/10Kansas at Utah+10.5
Sat 10/17Kansas at Kansas State+7
Sat 10/24Kansas vs Baylor-2
Sat 10/31Kansas at TCU+8
Sat 11/7Kansas vs UCF-3
Sat 11/14Kansas at West Virginia-2
Sat 11/21Kansas vs BYU+9
Sat 11/28Kansas at Oklahoma State+5.5
Arizona State 2026 Schedule
Arizona State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Arizona State vs Morgan State-28.5
Sat 9/12Arizona State at Texas A&M+14.5
Sat 9/19Arizona State vs Kansas-6
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3Arizona State vs Baylor-5.5
Sat 10/10Arizona State vs Hawai'i-8.5
Sat 10/17Arizona State at Texas Tech+24.5
Sat 10/24Arizona State vs Kansas State-1.5
Sat 10/31Arizona State at BYU+10
Sat 11/7Arizona State vs Colorado-12
Sat 11/14Arizona State at UCF-1.5
Sat 11/21Arizona State vs Oklahoma State-3
Sat 11/28Arizona State at Arizona+7.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Arizona State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Arizona State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Kansas #26
+0.347
Arizona State #91
+0.388
Arizona State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Kansas #45
+0.483
Arizona State #68
+0.637
Arizona State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Kansas #26
0.177
Arizona State #15
0.188
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Arizona State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Kansas #47
+7.402
Arizona State #103
+7.615
Arizona State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Kansas #13
+0.891
Arizona State #99
+0.819
Kansas Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Kansas #64
70.9
Arizona State #106
72.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Kansas 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
Arizona State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Kansas #74
-0.3
Arizona State #30
7.3
Offense Rating
Kansas #72
15.2
Arizona State #21
21.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Kansas #68
15.5
Arizona State #57
13.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Arizona State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Kansas #73
1.00
Arizona State #32
1.17
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Kansas #45
0.73
Arizona State #58
1.00
Arizona State +0.17
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? Kansas Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Kansas #58
44.1
Arizona State #60
42.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Kansas #79
41.2
Arizona State #71
38.9
Kansas +1.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Kansas
Lance Leipold #58
27–35 (44%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Andy Kotelnicki Yr 1 #6
DC D.K. McDonald Yr 2 #107
Staff Rating
3.10 #41
Arizona State
Kenny Dillingham #13
22–16 (58%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Marcus Arroyo Yr 3 #63
DC Brian Ward Yr 3 #68
Staff Rating
3.18 #34
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