Wagner at California Week 3 College Football Matchup Wagner at California Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 19 2026 · Week 3 · 🏟 California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA · Turf · 62,717 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
Wagner
24
California
31
P&R Line California -7
P&R Total O/U 54.5
Confidence 55 Early Season
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
76%
California wins
Strong
Wagner 2026 Schedule
Wagner's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/19Wagner at California+7
California 2026 Schedule
California's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5California vs UCLA-3.553.5
Sat 9/12California at Syracuse-3.5
Sat 9/19California vs Wagner-28
Fri 9/25California vs Clemson+3.5
Sat 10/3California at UNLV+0.5
Sat 10/10California vs Virginia Tech+0.5
Sat 10/17California vs Wake Forest-3
Fri 10/23California at SMU+11
Fri 10/30California at NC State+4
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14California at Virginia+5
Sat 11/21California vs Stanford-10
Sat 11/28California vs Pittsburgh+1
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Wagner Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Wagner
0.00
California #56
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Wagner
0.00
California #80
1.33
Wagner +0.00
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? California Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Wagner #138
1.7
California #51
46.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Wagner #140
97.1
California #62
36.3
California +44.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
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