UAB at Louisiana Week 3 College Football Matchup UAB at Louisiana Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 19 2026 · Week 3 · 🏟 Cajun Field Lafayette, LA · Turf · 36,900 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
UAB
24
Louisiana
36
P&R Line Louisiana -11.5
P&R Total O/U 60
Confidence 66 Good
Matchup Prediction
Louisiana has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Louisiana entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Louisiana wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Louisiana wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
3 factors agree (PPA + PPO + Havoc) → Louisiana · 82.4% ATS historically
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UAB 2026 Schedule
UAB's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5UAB at Illinois+28.5
Sat 9/12UAB vs UL Monroe-6
Sat 9/19UAB at Louisiana+11.5
Fri 9/25UAB vs Navy+15.5
Sat 10/3UAB vs Samford-7.5
Sat 10/10UAB at Memphis+24
Thu 10/15UAB vs East Carolina+18
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31UAB at South Florida+25
Sat 11/7UAB vs Charlotte-9
Sat 11/14UAB at Temple+14
Sat 11/21UAB vs UTSA+15.5
Sat 11/28UAB at North Texas+24.5
Louisiana 2026 Schedule
Louisiana's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/12Louisiana at USC+26.5
Sat 9/19Louisiana vs UAB-11.5
Sat 9/26Louisiana at Charlotte-13
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Louisiana 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
3 Agree
→ Louisiana
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
UAB #52
+0.383
Louisiana #100
+0.453
Louisiana Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
UAB #59
+0.545
Louisiana #115
+0.669
Louisiana Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
UAB #130
0.120
Louisiana #110
0.135
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Louisiana Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
UAB #76
+6.958
Louisiana #96
+8.156
Louisiana Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
UAB #65
+0.885
Louisiana #110
+0.876
UAB Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
UAB #75
71.1
Louisiana #109
72.4
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UAB 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
Louisiana Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
UAB #124
-16.1
Louisiana #92
-3.7
Offense Rating
UAB #127
7.3
Louisiana #48
17.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
UAB #125
23.4
Louisiana #120
21.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Louisiana Edge
Avg sequences created per game
UAB #95
0.55
Louisiana #45
1.25
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
UAB #123
1.82
Louisiana #77
0.92
Louisiana +0.71
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? Louisiana Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
UAB #114
25.6
Louisiana #82
36.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
UAB #123
58.7
Louisiana #83
42.4
Louisiana +10.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
UAB
Alex Mortensen #77
2–4 (33%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Alex Mortensen Yr 3 #67
DC Todd Grantham Yr 1 #132
Staff Rating
2.16 #116
Louisiana
Michael Desormeaux #65
29–25 (54%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Tim Leger Yr 3 #52
DC Jim Salgado Yr 3 #108
Staff Rating
2.68 #71
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