BYU at Kansas Week 12 College Football Matchup BYU at Kansas Matchup - Week 12
Sat, Nov 21 2026 · Week 12 · 🏟 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS · Turf · 50,071 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
BYU
32
Kansas
21
P&R Line BYU -11
P&R Total O/U 52.5
Confidence 55 Early Season
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
64.9%
BYU wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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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
Kansas 2026 Schedule
Kansas's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/4Kansas vs Long Island University-25
Sat 9/12Kansas vs Missouri+9.5
Sat 9/19Kansas at Arizona State+7.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3Kansas vs Middle Tennessee-26
Sat 10/10Kansas at Utah+10.5
Sat 10/17Kansas at Kansas State+9
Sat 10/24Kansas vs Baylor-0
Sat 10/31Kansas at TCU+8.5
Sat 11/7Kansas vs UCF-1
Sat 11/14Kansas at West Virginia+2
Sat 11/21Kansas vs BYU+11
Sat 11/28Kansas at Oklahoma State+6.5
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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
BYU #34
+0.470
Kansas #26
+0.337
BYU Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
BYU #54
+0.673
Kansas #45
+0.493
BYU Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
BYU #65
0.158
Kansas #26
0.177
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Kansas Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
BYU #39
+8.275
Kansas #47
+7.239
BYU Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
BYU #33
+0.872
Kansas #13
+0.875
Kansas Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
BYU #77
71.2
Kansas #64
70.9
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
BYU Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
BYU #17
14.5
Kansas #73
-0.3
Offense Rating
BYU #21
21.4
Kansas #73
15.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
BYU #13
7.0
Kansas #68
15.5
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
Kansas #73
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
BYU #50
0.85
Kansas #45
0.73
BYU +0.23
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
Kansas #58
44.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
BYU #34
29.6
Kansas #79
41.2
BYU +11.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% 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
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
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