San Diego State at UCLA Week 2 College Football Matchup San Diego State at UCLA Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 12 2026 · Week 2 · 🏟 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA · Turf · 92,542 cap
San Diego State✈ 112 miSame 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
San Diego State
22
UCLA
25
P&R Line UCLA -3.5
P&R Total O/U 46.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
San Diego State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor San Diego State entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
San Diego State wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
San Diego State wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → San Diego State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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San Diego State 2026 Schedule
San Diego State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5San Diego State vs Portland State-28
Sat 9/12San Diego State at UCLA+3.5
Sat 9/19San Diego State vs James Madison-2
Sat 9/26San Diego State at Toledo+1.5
Sat 10/3San Diego State vs Texas State-4.5
Sat 10/10San Diego State at Oregon State-14
Sat 10/17San Diego State vs Fresno State-5.5
Sat 10/24San Diego State at Colorado State-15
Sat 10/31San Diego State vs Washington State-8.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14San Diego State vs Utah State-13.5
Sat 11/21San Diego State at Boise State+0.5
UCLA 2026 Schedule
UCLA's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5UCLA at California+3.553.5
Sat 9/12UCLA vs San Diego State-3.5
Sat 9/19UCLA vs Purdue-13.5
Sat 9/26UCLA at Maryland-1
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10UCLA at Oregon+21.5
Sat 10/17UCLA vs Wisconsin-10.5
Sat 10/24UCLA vs Michigan State-11
Sat 10/31UCLA vs Nevada-26
Sat 11/7UCLA at Minnesota+0
Sat 11/14UCLA vs Illinois+2
Sat 11/21UCLA at Michigan+11.5
Sat 11/28UCLA vs USC+8.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
San Diego State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ San Diego State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ San Diego State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ San Diego State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
San Diego State #93
+0.382
UCLA #96
+0.112
San Diego State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
San Diego State #127
+0.418
UCLA #126
+0.053
San Diego State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
San Diego State #78
0.152
UCLA #130
0.120
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
San Diego State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
San Diego State #90
+8.118
UCLA #124
+5.408
San Diego State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
San Diego State #76
+0.921
UCLA #75
+0.770
San Diego State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
San Diego State #17
68.3
UCLA #129
73.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
San Diego State 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
UCLA Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
San Diego State #52
3.6
UCLA #34
6.6
Offense Rating
San Diego State #57
16.6
UCLA #26
19.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
San Diego State #46
13.0
UCLA #44
12.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? San Diego State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
San Diego State #78
0.92
UCLA #89
0.67
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
San Diego State #11
0.50
UCLA #119
2.08
San Diego State +0.25
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? San Diego State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
San Diego State #11
56.9
UCLA #88
23.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
San Diego State #25
27.7
UCLA #132
65.6
San Diego State +33.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
San Diego State
Sean Lewis #67
12–13 (48%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Sean Lewis Yr 3 #121
DC Demetrius Sumler Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.48 #93
UCLA
Bob Chesney #20
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Dean Kennedy Yr 1 #21
DC Colin Hitschler Yr 1 #36
Staff Rating
3.53 #17
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