UCLA at Maryland Week 4 College Football Matchup UCLA at Maryland Matchup - Week 4
Sat, Sep 26 2026 · Week 4 · 🏟 Maryland Stadium College Park, MD · Turf · 51,802 cap
UCLA✈ 2,291 mi+3 hr TZ
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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
UCLA
26
Maryland
25
P&R Line UCLA -1
P&R Total O/U 51
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Maryland has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Maryland entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Maryland wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Maryland wins
Strong
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Maryland · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Maryland 2nd straight Home Game
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
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Maryland PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Maryland
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Maryland
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Maryland
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
UCLA #96
+0.259
Maryland #85
+0.401
Maryland Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
UCLA #126
+0.258
Maryland #77
+0.560
Maryland Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
UCLA #130
0.120
Maryland #104
0.141
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Maryland Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
UCLA #124
+6.582
Maryland #100
+7.999
Maryland Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
UCLA #75
+0.861
Maryland #100
+0.904
Maryland Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
UCLA #129
73.6
Maryland #54
70.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Maryland 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
UCLA #34
6.6
Maryland #46
4.5
Offense Rating
UCLA #26
19.6
Maryland #49
17.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
UCLA #44
12.9
Maryland #47
13.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Maryland Edge
Avg sequences created per game
UCLA #89
0.67
Maryland #94
0.82
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
UCLA #119
2.08
Maryland #120
1.64
Maryland +0.15
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? Maryland Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
UCLA #88
23.4
Maryland #77
45.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
UCLA #132
65.6
Maryland #80
41.9
Maryland +22.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
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
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
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