Maryland at UConn Week 2 College Football Matchup Maryland at UConn Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 12 2026 · Week 2 · 🏟 Rentschler Field East Hartford, CT · Turf · 40,000 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
Maryland
28
UConn
29
P&R Line UConn -1
P&R Total O/U 56
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
UConn has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor UConn entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
UConn wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
UConn wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → UConn · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 UConn 2nd straight Home Game
Maryland 2026 Schedule
Maryland's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Maryland vs Howard-26
Sat 9/12Maryland at UConn+1
Sat 9/19Maryland vs Virginia Tech-7
Sat 9/26Maryland vs UCLA+1
Sat 10/3Maryland at Nebraska+5.5
Sat 10/10Maryland at Ohio State+28
Sat 10/17Maryland vs Rutgers-5.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Maryland vs Illinois+5.5
Sat 11/7Maryland at Purdue-5
Sat 11/14Maryland vs Wisconsin-7
Sat 11/21Maryland at USC+17
Sat 11/28Maryland vs Penn State+8.5
UConn 2026 Schedule
UConn's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5UConn vs Lafayette-24.5
Sat 9/12UConn vs Maryland-1
Sat 9/19UConn at Southern Miss-8.5
Sat 9/26UConn at Miami (OH)+0
Sat 10/3UConn vs Syracuse-11.5
Sat 10/10UConn at Temple-3
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24UConn vs Massachusetts-31
Sat 10/31UConn at Air Force-4.5
Sat 11/7UConn vs North Carolina-7
Sat 11/14UConn vs James Madison+2
Sat 11/21UConn vs Old Dominion-0.5
Sat 11/28UConn at Wyoming-9.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
UConn PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ UConn
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ UConn
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ UConn
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Maryland #85
+0.371
UConn #9
+0.449
UConn Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Maryland #77
+0.509
UConn #11
+0.606
UConn Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Maryland #104
0.141
UConn #91
0.148
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
UConn Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Maryland #100
+7.194
UConn #14
+8.178
UConn Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Maryland #100
+0.867
UConn #29
+0.902
UConn Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Maryland #54
70.5
UConn #36
69.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UConn 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
Maryland Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Maryland #46
4.5
UConn #88
-2.8
Offense Rating
Maryland #49
17.5
UConn #98
13.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Maryland #47
13.0
UConn #77
16.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UConn Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Maryland #94
0.82
UConn #8
1.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Maryland #120
1.64
UConn #5
0.58
UConn +0.68
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? UConn Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Maryland #77
45.4
UConn #29
59.8
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Maryland #80
41.9
UConn #8
21.2
UConn +14.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Maryland
Mike Locksley #109
37–49 (43%) · Yr 8 at school
OC Clint Trickett Yr 1 #127
DC Ted Monachino Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.14 #118
UConn
Jason Candle #45
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Marquel Blackwell Yr 1 #67
DC Ryan Manalac Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.74 #66
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