Wyoming at Colorado State Week 1 College Football Matchup Wyoming at Colorado State Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Sep 5 2026 · Week 1 · 🏟 Canvas Stadium Fort Collins, CO · Turf · 41,000 cap
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
Wyoming
20
Colorado State
24
P&R Line Colorado State -4
P&R Total O/U 43
Confidence 63 Moderate
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
58.3%
Wyoming wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Wyoming · 73.9% ATS historically
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Wyoming 2026 Schedule
Wyoming's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Wyoming at Colorado State+4
Sat 9/12Wyoming vs Northern Colorado-13.5
Sat 9/19Wyoming at Central Michigan+4
Sat 9/26Wyoming vs Hawai'i+4.5
Sat 10/3Wyoming at North Dakota State+12.5
Sat 10/10Wyoming at San José State-5
Sat 10/17Wyoming vs Northern Illinois-10.5
Sat 10/24Wyoming vs Air Force+4
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Wyoming at UNLV+15
Sat 11/14Wyoming at UTEP-5.5
Sat 11/21Wyoming vs New Mexico+8
Sat 11/28Wyoming vs UConn+0
Colorado State 2026 Schedule
Colorado State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Colorado State vs Wyoming-4
Sat 9/12Colorado State vs Southern Utah-14.5
Sat 9/19Colorado State vs BYU+21.5
Sat 9/26Colorado State at UTSA+10.5
Sat 10/3Colorado State vs Oregon State-0
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Colorado State at Texas State+9
Sat 10/24Colorado State vs San Diego State+7
Sat 10/31Colorado State at Utah State+3.5
Sat 11/7Colorado State vs Boise State+11.5
Sat 11/14Colorado State at Washington State+6
Sat 11/21Colorado State at Fresno State+11.5
Sat 11/28Colorado State vs TBD-14.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Wyoming 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
→ Wyoming
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Wyoming #123
+0.286
Colorado State #95
+0.198
Wyoming Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Wyoming #121
+0.499
Colorado State #97
+0.325
Wyoming Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Wyoming #119
0.130
Colorado State #116
0.132
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Colorado State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Wyoming #127
+6.928
Colorado State #87
+6.288
Wyoming Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Wyoming #116
+0.833
Colorado State #98
+0.783
Wyoming Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Wyoming #134
74.5
Colorado State #130
74.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Colorado 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
Colorado State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Wyoming #115
-10.7
Colorado State #111
-9.4
Offense Rating
Wyoming #97
13.3
Colorado State #112
9.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Wyoming #128
24.0
Colorado State #109
19.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum?
Avg sequences created per game
Wyoming #125
0.27
Colorado State #133
0.27
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Wyoming #49
0.64
Colorado State #94
1.55
Wyoming +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? Wyoming Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Wyoming #115
27.4
Colorado State #124
18.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Wyoming #113
55.0
Colorado State #134
67.9
Wyoming +9.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Wyoming
Jay Sawvel #126
7–17 (29%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Christian Taylor Yr 1 #67
DC Aaron Bohl Yr 3 #46
Staff Rating
2.26 #108
Colorado State
Jim Mora #77
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Pryce Tracy Yr 1 #67
DC Tyson Summers Yr 2 #64
Staff Rating
2.54 #87
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