Utah State at San Diego State Week 11 College Football Matchup Utah State at San Diego State Matchup - Week 11
Sat, Nov 14 2026 · Week 11 · 🏟 Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, CA · Turf · 35,000 cap
Utah State✈ 684 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
Utah State
19
San Diego State
32
P&R Line San Diego State -13.5
P&R Total O/U 50.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
San Diego State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor San Diego State entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
San Diego State wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
San Diego State wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → San Diego State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 San Diego State Coming off BYE
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
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
Utah State #47
+0.187
San Diego State #93
+0.351
San Diego State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Utah State #70
+0.202
San Diego State #127
+0.325
San Diego State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Utah State #114
0.134
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
Utah State #16
+6.910
San Diego State #90
+7.281
San Diego State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Utah State #91
+0.760
San Diego State #76
+0.852
San Diego State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Utah State #92
71.8
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
Utah State #109
-8.3
San Diego State #52
3.6
Offense Rating
Utah State #110
10.0
San Diego State #57
16.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Utah State #103
18.3
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? San Diego State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Utah State #121
0.67
San Diego State #78
0.92
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Utah State #108
1.08
San Diego State #11
0.50
San Diego State +0.25
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? San Diego State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Utah State #76
45.4
San Diego State #11
56.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Utah State #81
42.0
San Diego State #25
27.7
San Diego State +11.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
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
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