Iowa State at Arizona Week 8 College Football Matchup Iowa State at Arizona Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 24 2026 · Week 8 · 🏟 Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ · Turf · 56,029 cap
Iowa State✈ 1,165 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
Iowa State
21
Arizona
27
P&R Line Arizona -6.5
P&R Total O/U 48
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Arizona has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Arizona entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Arizona wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Arizona wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Iowa State · 73.9% ATS historically
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Iowa State 2026 Schedule
Iowa State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Iowa State vs Southeast Missouri State-29
Sat 9/12Iowa State at Iowa+11
Sat 9/19Iowa State vs Bowling Green-20.5
Sat 9/26Iowa State vs Utah+0
Sat 10/3Iowa State vs West Virginia-12.5
Sat 10/10Iowa State at BYU+8.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24Iowa State at Arizona+6.5
Sat 10/31Iowa State vs Oklahoma State-4.5
Sat 11/7Iowa State at Baylor-2
Sat 11/14Iowa State vs Cincinnati-8
Sat 11/21Iowa State at UCF-3
Sat 11/28Iowa State vs Kansas State-3
Arizona 2026 Schedule
Arizona's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Arizona vs Northern Arizona-30.5
Sat 9/12Arizona at BYU+5
Sat 9/19Arizona vs Northern Illinois-29
Sat 9/26Arizona at Washington State-9
Sat 10/3Arizona vs Cincinnati-11.5
Sat 10/10Arizona at West Virginia-11
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24Arizona vs Iowa State-6.5
Sat 10/31Arizona at Texas Tech+19.5
Sat 11/7Arizona vs TCU-6
Sat 11/14Arizona vs Utah-3.5
Sat 11/21Arizona at Kansas State-1.5
Sat 11/28Arizona vs Arizona State-7.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Iowa 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Iowa State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Iowa State #60
+0.286
Arizona #58
+0.280
Iowa State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Iowa State #52
+0.461
Arizona #73
+0.483
Arizona Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Iowa State #46
0.167
Arizona #5
0.202
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Arizona Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Iowa State #85
+6.925
Arizona #79
+6.667
Iowa State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Iowa State #43
+0.837
Arizona #63
+0.820
Iowa State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Iowa State #49
70.1
Arizona #4
66.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Arizona 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 Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Iowa State #49
4.1
Arizona #24
9.6
Offense Rating
Iowa State #56
16.7
Arizona #19
21.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Iowa State #42
12.6
Arizona #37
11.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Arizona Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Iowa State #79
0.64
Arizona #28
1.25
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Iowa State #47
0.82
Arizona #55
0.92
Arizona +0.61
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? Arizona Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Iowa State #26
52.4
Arizona #38
52.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Iowa State #30
28.8
Arizona #49
33.5
Arizona +0.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Iowa State
Jimmy Rogers #96
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Tyler Roehl Yr 1 #67
DC Jesse Bobbit Yr 1 #54
Staff Rating
2.56 #86
Arizona
Brent Brennan #58
13–12 (52%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Seth Doege Yr 2 #33
DC Danny Gonzales Yr 2 #38
Staff Rating
3.11 #40
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