Fresno State at Utah State Week 10 College Football Matchup Fresno State at Utah State Matchup - Week 10
Sat, Nov 7 2026 · Week 10 · 🏟 Romney Stadium Logan, UT · Turf · 25,513 cap
Fresno State✈ 544 mi+1 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
Fresno State
30
Utah State
24
P&R Line Fresno State -5.5
P&R Total O/U 53.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Fresno State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Fresno State entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Fresno State wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Fresno State wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Fresno State · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 Utah State 2nd straight Home Game
Fresno State 2026 Schedule
Fresno State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Fresno State at USC+17.5
Sat 9/12Fresno State vs Sacramento State-9.5
Sat 9/19Fresno State at San José State-16.5
Sat 9/26Fresno State vs Rice-20.5
Sat 10/3Fresno State at Washington State-0.5
Sat 10/10Fresno State vs Boise State-1.5
Sat 10/17Fresno State at San Diego State+5.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Fresno State vs Oregon State-16
Sat 11/7Fresno State at Utah State-5.5
Sat 11/14Fresno State at Texas State+4
Sat 11/21Fresno State vs Colorado State-17
Sat 11/28Fresno State vs TBD-25.5
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)
Fresno 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
Both Agree
→ Fresno State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Fresno State #106
+0.329
Utah State #47
+0.305
Fresno State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Fresno State #64
+0.490
Utah State #70
+0.391
Fresno State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Fresno State #30
0.174
Utah State #114
0.134
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Fresno State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Fresno State #111
+7.061
Utah State #16
+7.748
Utah State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Fresno State #111
+0.820
Utah State #91
+0.798
Fresno State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Fresno State #5
66.4
Utah State #92
71.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Fresno 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
Fresno State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Fresno State #56
2.4
Utah State #109
-8.3
Offense Rating
Fresno State #73
15.1
Utah State #110
10.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Fresno State #43
12.8
Utah State #103
18.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Fresno State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Fresno State #39
1.42
Utah State #121
0.67
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Fresno State #13
0.58
Utah State #108
1.08
Fresno State +0.75
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? Fresno State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Fresno State #56
50.6
Utah State #76
45.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Fresno State #48
33.3
Utah State #81
42.0
Fresno State +5.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Fresno State
Matt Entz #64
9–4 (69%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Josh Davis Yr 2 #107
DC Nick Benedetto Yr 2 #14
Staff Rating
2.98 #51
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