Navy at UAB Week 4 College Football Matchup Navy at UAB Matchup - Week 4
Fri, Sep 25 2026 · Week 4 · 🏟 Protective Stadium Birmingham, AL · Turf · 47,100 cap
Navy✈ 686 mi-1 hr TZ
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UAB
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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
Navy
38
UAB
23
P&R Line Navy -15.5
P&R Total O/U 60.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Navy has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Navy entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Navy wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Navy wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Navy · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Navy Coming off BYE
Navy 2026 Schedule
Navy's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Navy vs Towson-25.5
Sat 9/12Navy at Florida Atlantic-7.5
— Bye Week —
Fri 9/25Navy at UAB-15.5
Sat 10/3Navy at Air Force-5.5
Sat 10/10Navy vs Tulsa-9.5
Sat 10/17Navy at UTSA+2.5
Sat 10/24Navy vs North Texas+1.5
Sat 10/31Navy at Notre Dame+26.5
Sat 11/7Navy vs Temple-9
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/21Navy vs Memphis+0.5
Sat 11/28Navy at Charlotte-22
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Navy PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Navy
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Navy
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Navy
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Navy #16
+0.634
UAB #52
+0.401
Navy Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Navy #9
+0.983
UAB #59
+0.645
Navy Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Navy #124
0.125
UAB #130
0.120
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Navy Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Navy #28
+8.934
UAB #76
+7.829
Navy Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Navy #9
+0.979
UAB #65
+0.831
Navy Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Navy #17
68.3
UAB #75
71.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Navy 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
Navy Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Navy #81
-1.9
UAB #124
-16.1
Offense Rating
Navy #71
15.5
UAB #127
7.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Navy #96
17.3
UAB #125
23.4
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Navy Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Navy #76
0.83
UAB #95
0.55
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Navy #87
0.83
UAB #123
1.82
Navy +0.29
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? Navy Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Navy #41
53.1
UAB #114
25.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Navy #44
31.9
UAB #123
58.7
Navy +27.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Navy
Brian Newberry #39
26–12 (68%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Drew Cronic Yr 3 #26
DC Vacant Yr 1 #59
Staff Rating
3.16 #36
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
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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