Texas State at San Diego State Week 5 College Football Matchup Texas State at San Diego State Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Oct 3 2026 · Week 5 · 🏟 Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, CA · Turf · 35,000 cap
Texas State✈ 1,148 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
Texas State
25
San Diego State
29
P&R Line San Diego State -4.5
P&R Total O/U 53.5
Confidence 55 Early Season
Matchup Prediction
Texas State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Texas State entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Texas State wins
Lean
Game Control
49.4%
Texas State wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
Texas State 2026 Schedule
Texas State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Texas State at Texas+26
Sat 9/12Texas State vs UTSA-3.5
Sat 9/19Texas State vs North Texas+0.5
Sat 9/26Texas State vs Incarnate Word-27
Sat 10/3Texas State at San Diego State+4.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Texas State vs Colorado State-18.5
Sat 10/24Texas State vs Utah State-11.5
Sat 10/31Texas State at Boise State+2.5
Sat 11/7Texas State at Oregon State-12
Sat 11/14Texas State vs Fresno State-4
Sat 11/21Texas State vs Washington State-6.5
San Diego State 2026 Schedule
San Diego State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5San Diego State vs Portland State-28
Sat 9/12San Diego State at UCLA+3.5
Sat 9/19San Diego State vs James Madison-2
Sat 9/26San Diego State at Toledo+1.5
Sat 10/3San Diego State vs Texas State-4.5
Sat 10/10San Diego State at Oregon State-14
Sat 10/17San Diego State vs Fresno State-5.5
Sat 10/24San Diego State at Colorado State-15
Sat 10/31San Diego State vs Washington State-8.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14San Diego State vs Utah State-13.5
Sat 11/21San Diego State at Boise State+0.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Texas State 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Texas State #6
+0.318
San Diego State #93
+0.305
Texas State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Texas State #17
+0.374
San Diego State #127
+0.384
San Diego State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Texas State #67
0.157
San Diego State #78
0.152
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Texas State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Texas State #21
+6.847
San Diego State #90
+7.489
San Diego State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Texas State #24
+0.814
San Diego State #76
+0.830
San Diego State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Texas State #115
72.6
San Diego State #17
68.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
San Diego 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
Texas State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Texas State #47
4.4
San Diego State #52
3.6
Offense Rating
Texas State #45
17.8
San Diego State #57
16.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Texas State #50
13.4
San Diego State #46
13.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Texas State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Texas State #16
1.58
San Diego State #78
0.92
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Texas State #60
0.67
San Diego State #11
0.50
Texas State +0.67
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Texas State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Texas State #18
57.8
San Diego State #11
56.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Texas State #28
28.6
San Diego State #25
27.7
Texas State +0.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Texas State
G. J. Kinne #44
23–16 (59%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Landon Keopple Yr 2 #47
DC Will Windham Yr 1 #109
Staff Rating
2.84 #58
San Diego State
Sean Lewis #67
12–13 (48%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Sean Lewis Yr 3 #121
DC Demetrius Sumler Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.48 #93
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