Minnesota at Washington Week 4 College Football Matchup Minnesota at Washington Matchup - Week 4
Sat, Sep 26 2026 · Week 4 · 🏟 Husky Stadium Seattle, WA · Turf · 70,500 cap
Minnesota✈ 1,391 mi-2 hr 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
Minnesota
18
Washington
32
P&R Line Washington -13.5
P&R Total O/U 49.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Washington has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Washington entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Washington wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Washington wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Washington · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 Washington 4th straight Home Game
Minnesota 2026 Schedule
Minnesota's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/3Minnesota vs Eastern Illinois-27.5
Sat 9/12Minnesota vs Mississippi State-5.5
Sat 9/19Minnesota vs Akron-19.5
Sat 9/26Minnesota at Washington+13.5
Sat 10/3Minnesota vs Michigan+9
Sat 10/10Minnesota at Purdue-6.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24Minnesota vs Iowa+9.5
Sat 10/31Minnesota at Indiana+27.5
Sat 11/7Minnesota vs UCLA-0
Sat 11/14Minnesota at Penn State+12
Sat 11/21Minnesota vs Northwestern-3.5
Sat 11/28Minnesota at Wisconsin-3.5
Washington 2026 Schedule
Washington's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Washington vs Washington State-18
Sat 9/12Washington vs Utah State-23
Sat 9/19Washington vs Eastern Washington-32
Sat 9/26Washington vs Minnesota-13.5
Sat 10/3Washington at USC+4.5
Sat 10/10Washington vs Iowa-2
Sat 10/17Washington at Purdue-17.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Washington at Nebraska-7
Sat 11/7Washington vs Penn State-4
Sat 11/14Washington at Michigan State-15
Sat 11/21Washington vs Indiana+11.5
Sat 11/28Washington at Oregon+12.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Washington 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
→ Washington
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Minnesota #94
+0.202
Washington #18
+0.487
Washington Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Minnesota #82
+0.419
Washington #29
+0.634
Washington Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Minnesota #29
0.176
Washington #94
0.146
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Minnesota Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Minnesota #60
+6.716
Washington #15
+8.420
Washington Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Minnesota #101
+0.791
Washington #6
+0.946
Washington Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Minnesota #30
69.3
Washington #75
71.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Minnesota 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
Washington Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Minnesota #38
6.1
Washington #11
17.4
Offense Rating
Minnesota #52
16.9
Washington #13
24.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Minnesota #28
10.8
Washington #16
7.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Washington Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Minnesota #103
0.64
Washington #46
1.42
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Minnesota #93
1.18
Washington #81
1.00
Washington +0.78
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? Washington Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Minnesota #97
39.0
Washington #46
54.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Minnesota #84
42.8
Washington #36
30.1
Washington +15.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Minnesota
P. J. Fleck #58
66–44 (60%) · Yr 10 at school
OC Greg Harbaugh Jr. Yr 3 #63
DC Danny Collins Yr 2 #112
Staff Rating
2.60 #77
Washington
Jedd Fisch #42
15–11 (58%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Jimmie Dougherty Yr 2 #38
DC Ryan Walters Yr 2 #3
Staff Rating
3.54 #16
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