Troy at Utah State Week 4 College Football Matchup Troy at Utah State Matchup - Week 4
Sat, Sep 26 2026 · Week 4 · 🏟 Romney Stadium Logan, UT · Turf · 25,513 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
Troy
24
Utah State
30
P&R Line Utah State -5.5
P&R Total O/U 53.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Utah State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Utah State entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Utah State wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Utah State wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Troy · 73.9% ATS historically
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🚌 Troy 2nd straight Road Game
Troy 2026 Schedule
Troy's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/19Troy at Missouri+24.5
Sat 9/26Troy at Utah State+5.5
Utah State 2026 Schedule
Utah State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Utah State vs Idaho State-18
Sat 9/12Utah State at Washington+23
Sat 9/19Utah State at Utah+18
Sat 9/26Utah State vs Troy-5.5
Sat 10/3Utah State at Boise State+11.5
Fri 10/9Utah State vs Washington State+2.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24Utah State at Texas State+11.5
Sat 10/31Utah State vs Colorado State-9.5
Sat 11/7Utah State vs Fresno State+5.5
Sat 11/14Utah State at San Diego State+13.5
Sat 11/21Utah State at Oregon State-3
Sat 11/28Utah State vs TBD-18
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Troy 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
→ Troy
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Troy #110
+0.319
Utah State #47
+0.316
Troy Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Troy #111
+0.408
Utah State #70
+0.416
Utah State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Troy #54
0.164
Utah State #114
0.134
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Troy Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Troy #72
+7.440
Utah State #16
+7.661
Utah State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Troy #114
+0.817
Utah State #91
+0.809
Troy Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Troy #27
69.0
Utah State #92
71.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Troy 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
Utah State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Troy #120
-12.2
Utah State #109
-8.3
Offense Rating
Troy #114
9.7
Utah State #110
10.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Troy #121
21.8
Utah State #103
18.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Utah State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Troy #122
0.46
Utah State #121
0.67
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Troy #85
1.08
Utah State #108
1.08
Utah State +0.21
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? Utah State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Troy #69
34.5
Utah State #76
45.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Troy #100
48.4
Utah State #81
42.0
Utah State +11.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Troy
Gerad Parker #113
12–14 (46%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Sean Reagan Yr 3 #135
DC Dontae Wright Yr 2 #56
Staff Rating
2.16 #116
Utah State
Bronco Mendenhall #96
6–7 (46%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Kevin McGiven Yr 2 #31
DC Nick Howell Yr 2 #137
Staff Rating
2.29 #105
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