UConn at Air Force Week 9 College Football Matchup UConn at Air Force Matchup - Week 9
Sat, Oct 31 2026 · Week 9 · 🏟 Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO · Turf · 46,692 cap
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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
UConn
33
Air Force
28
P&R Line UConn -4.5
P&R Total O/U 61
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
UConn has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor UConn entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
UConn wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
UConn wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → UConn · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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UConn 2026 Schedule
UConn's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5UConn vs Lafayette-24.5
Sat 9/12UConn vs Maryland-1
Sat 9/19UConn at Southern Miss-8.5
Sat 9/26UConn at Miami (OH)+0
Sat 10/3UConn vs Syracuse-11.5
Sat 10/10UConn at Temple-3
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24UConn vs Massachusetts-31
Sat 10/31UConn at Air Force-4.5
Sat 11/7UConn vs North Carolina-7
Sat 11/14UConn vs James Madison+2
Sat 11/21UConn vs Old Dominion-0.5
Sat 11/28UConn at Wyoming-9.5
Air Force 2026 Schedule
Air Force's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Air Force vs Duquesne-17.5
Sat 9/12Air Force vs North Dakota State+3.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26Air Force at Nevada-9
Sat 10/3Air Force vs Navy+5.5
Sat 10/10Air Force at Northern Illinois-9
Sat 10/17Air Force vs UNLV+6.5
Sat 10/24Air Force at Wyoming-2.5
Sat 10/31Air Force vs UConn+4.5
Sat 11/7Air Force at Army+8
Sat 11/14Air Force vs San José State-13.5
Sat 11/21Air Force vs UTEP-13.5
Sat 11/28Air Force at New Mexico+9.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
UConn PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ UConn
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ UConn
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ UConn
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
UConn #9
+0.724
Air Force #19
+0.509
UConn Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
UConn #11
+0.951
Air Force #2
+0.824
UConn Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
UConn #91
0.148
Air Force #133
0.107
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
UConn Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
UConn #14
+8.856
Air Force #12
+8.397
UConn Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
UConn #29
+0.958
Air Force #18
+0.939
UConn Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
UConn #36
69.6
Air Force #92
71.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UConn 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
UConn Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
UConn #88
-2.8
Air Force #108
-8.3
Offense Rating
UConn #98
13.2
Air Force #119
8.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
UConn #77
16.1
Air Force #89
16.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UConn Edge
Avg sequences created per game
UConn #8
1.50
Air Force #115
0.36
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
UConn #5
0.58
Air Force #57
1.00
UConn +1.14
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? UConn Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
UConn #29
59.8
Air Force #84
35.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
UConn #8
21.2
Air Force #101
48.6
UConn +24.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
UConn
Jason Candle #45
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Marquel Blackwell Yr 1 #67
DC Ryan Manalac Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.74 #66
Air Force
Troy Calhoun #107
139–97 (59%) · Yr 20 at school
OC Mike Thiessen Yr 3 #113
DC Brian Knorr Yr 3 #101
Staff Rating
2.28 #106
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