Colorado State at Utah State Week 9 College Football Matchup Colorado State at Utah State Matchup - Week 9
Sat, Oct 31 2026 · Week 9 · 🏟 Romney Stadium Logan, UT · Turf · 25,513 cap
Colorado State✈ 359 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
Colorado State
23
Utah State
32
P&R Line Utah State -9.5
P&R Total O/U 55
Confidence 69 Good
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
76%
Utah State wins
Strong
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Utah State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Colorado State 2026 Schedule
Colorado State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Colorado State vs Wyoming-1
Sat 9/12Colorado State vs Southern Utah-11
Sat 9/19Colorado State vs BYU+23
Sat 9/26Colorado State at UTSA+17
Sat 10/3Colorado State vs Oregon State-1.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Colorado State at Texas State+18.5
Sat 10/24Colorado State vs San Diego State+15
Sat 10/31Colorado State at Utah State+9.5
Sat 11/7Colorado State vs Boise State+13
Sat 11/14Colorado State at Washington State+14
Sat 11/21Colorado State at Fresno State+17
Sat 11/28Colorado State vs TBD-11
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)
Utah State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Utah State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Utah State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Utah State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Colorado State #95
+0.348
Utah State #47
+0.436
Utah State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Colorado State #97
+0.434
Utah State #70
+0.625
Utah State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Colorado State #116
0.132
Utah State #114
0.134
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Utah State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Colorado State #87
+7.287
Utah State #16
+8.512
Utah State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Colorado State #98
+0.837
Utah State #91
+0.862
Utah State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Colorado State #130
74.0
Utah State #92
71.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Utah 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
Utah State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Colorado State #111
-9.4
Utah State #109
-8.3
Offense Rating
Colorado State #111
9.9
Utah State #110
10.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Colorado State #109
19.2
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
Colorado State #133
0.27
Utah State #121
0.67
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado State #94
1.55
Utah State #108
1.08
Utah State +0.39
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)
Colorado State #124
18.4
Utah State #76
45.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Colorado State #134
67.9
Utah State #81
42.0
Utah State +27.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
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
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