Washington State at San Diego State Week 9 College Football Matchup Washington State at San Diego State Matchup - Week 9
Sat, Oct 31 2026 · Week 9 · 🏟 Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, CA · Turf · 35,000 cap
Washington State✈ 963 miSame 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
Washington State
16
San Diego State
25
P&R Line San Diego State -8.5
P&R Total O/U 40.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Washington State, while Game Control favors San Diego State. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Washington State wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
San Diego State wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → San Diego State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Washington State 2026 Schedule
Washington State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Washington State at Washington+18
Sat 9/12Washington State at Kansas State+10
Sat 9/19Washington State vs Duquesne-22.5
Sat 9/26Washington State vs Arizona+9
Sat 10/3Washington State vs Fresno State+0.5
Fri 10/9Washington State at Utah State-2.5
Sat 10/17Washington State at Oregon State-8
Sat 10/24Washington State vs Boise State+1.5
Sat 10/31Washington State at San Diego State+8.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14Washington State vs Colorado State-14
Sat 11/21Washington State at Texas State+6.5
Sat 11/28Washington State vs TBD-22.5
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)
San Diego State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ San Diego State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ San Diego State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ San Diego State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Washington State #92
+0.122
San Diego State #93
+0.201
San Diego State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Washington State #94
+0.164
San Diego State #127
+0.199
San Diego State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Washington State #98
0.145
San Diego State #78
0.152
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
San Diego State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Washington State #49
+6.353
San Diego State #90
+6.652
San Diego State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Washington State #73
+0.770
San Diego State #76
+0.823
San Diego State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Washington State #68
71.0
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
San Diego State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Washington State #101
-5.4
San Diego State #52
3.6
Offense Rating
Washington State #105
11.5
San Diego State #57
16.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Washington State #87
16.8
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? Washington State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Washington State #54
1.00
San Diego State #78
0.92
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington State #41
0.83
San Diego State #11
0.50
Washington State +0.08
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? San Diego State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Washington State #30
54.0
San Diego State #11
56.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington State #26
28.3
San Diego State #25
27.7
San Diego State +2.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Washington State
Kirby Moore #77
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Matt Miller Yr 1 #67
DC Trent Bray Yr 1 #33
Staff Rating
2.70 #70
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