Colorado at Cincinnati Week 12 College Football Matchup Colorado at Cincinnati Matchup - Week 12
Sat, Nov 21 2026 · Week 12 · 🏟 Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH · Turf · 40,000 cap
Colorado✈ 1,104 mi+2 hr TZ
Away
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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
Colorado
23
Cincinnati
31
P&R Line Cincinnati -8
P&R Total O/U 53.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Cincinnati has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Cincinnati entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Cincinnati wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Cincinnati wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Cincinnati · 73.9% ATS historically
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Colorado 2026 Schedule
Colorado's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/3Colorado at Georgia Tech+12
Sat 9/12Colorado vs Weber State-19.5
Sat 9/19Colorado at Northwestern+9
Sat 9/26Colorado at Baylor+9
Sat 10/3Colorado vs Texas Tech+28.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Colorado vs Utah+11.5
Sat 10/24Colorado at Oklahoma State+11.5
Sat 10/31Colorado vs Kansas State+8
Sat 11/7Colorado at Arizona State+12
Sat 11/14Colorado vs Houston+9.5
Sat 11/21Colorado at Cincinnati+8
Sat 11/28Colorado vs UCF+3
Cincinnati 2026 Schedule
Cincinnati's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Cincinnati vs Boston College-11.5
Sat 9/12Cincinnati vs Western Carolina-25
Sat 9/19Cincinnati vs Miami (OH)-5.5
Sat 9/26Cincinnati vs Kansas State+2.5
Sat 10/3Cincinnati at Arizona+11.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Cincinnati at West Virginia-2
Sat 10/24Cincinnati vs Texas Tech+23.5
Sat 10/31Cincinnati vs Utah+5.5
Sat 11/7Cincinnati at Houston+8.5
Sat 11/14Cincinnati at Iowa State+8
Sat 11/21Cincinnati vs Colorado-8
Sat 11/28Cincinnati at BYU+14
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Cincinnati 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
→ Cincinnati
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Colorado #99
+0.331
Cincinnati #17
+0.503
Cincinnati Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Colorado #84
+0.486
Cincinnati #14
+0.830
Cincinnati Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Colorado #80
0.151
Cincinnati #128
0.122
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Colorado Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Colorado #95
+7.414
Cincinnati #11
+8.611
Cincinnati Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Colorado #131
+0.804
Cincinnati #25
+0.893
Cincinnati Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Colorado #78
71.3
Cincinnati #64
70.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Cincinnati 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
Colorado Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Colorado #72
0.1
Cincinnati #77
-1.3
Offense Rating
Colorado #70
15.7
Cincinnati #93
13.7
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Colorado #69
15.6
Cincinnati #65
15.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Cincinnati Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Colorado #112
0.42
Cincinnati #49
0.92
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado #76
1.25
Cincinnati #43
0.75
Cincinnati +0.50
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? Cincinnati Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Colorado #89
33.2
Cincinnati #43
51.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado #108
50.9
Cincinnati #65
36.9
Cincinnati +18.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Colorado
Deion Sanders #108
16–21 (43%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Brennan Marion Yr 1 #19
DC Chris Marve Yr 1 #34
Staff Rating
2.91 #54
Cincinnati
Scott Satterfield #72
15–22 (41%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Nic Dardwell Yr 1 #67
DC Nate Woody Yr 1 #12
Staff Rating
2.93 #53
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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