North Texas at Tulsa Week 5 College Football Matchup North Texas at Tulsa Matchup - Week 5
Thu, Oct 1 2026 · Week 5 · 🏟 Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium Tulsa, OK · Turf · 30,000 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
North Texas
35
Tulsa
27
P&R Line North Texas -8.5
P&R Total O/U 62
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
North Texas has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor North Texas entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
North Texas wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
North Texas wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → North Texas · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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North Texas 2026 Schedule
North Texas's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5North Texas at Indiana+25.5
Sat 9/12North Texas vs UNLV-5.5
Sat 9/19North Texas at Texas State-0.5
Sat 9/26North Texas vs Houston Christian-28.5
Thu 10/1North Texas at Tulsa-8.5
Sat 10/10North Texas vs Charlotte-29
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24North Texas at Navy-1.5
Thu 10/29North Texas vs Florida Atlantic-16.5
Sat 11/7North Texas vs Rice-24.5
Sat 11/14North Texas at UTSA-1.5
Sat 11/21North Texas at Tulane-0
Sat 11/28North Texas vs UAB-24.5
Tulsa 2026 Schedule
Tulsa's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Tulsa vs Oklahoma State+7
Sat 9/12Tulsa at Sam Houston-16.5
Sat 9/19Tulsa vs East Texas A&M-19
Sat 9/26Tulsa at Arkansas+8.5
Thu 10/1Tulsa vs North Texas+8.5
Sat 10/10Tulsa at Navy+9.5
Sat 10/17Tulsa at Rice-9
Fri 10/23Tulsa vs Army+2
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Tulsa at Tulane+10.5
Sat 11/14Tulsa vs Florida Atlantic-5.5
Sat 11/21Tulsa vs Charlotte-20
Sat 11/28Tulsa at UTSA+9.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
North Texas PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ North Texas
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ North Texas
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ North Texas
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
North Texas #2
+0.506
Tulsa #105
+0.293
North Texas Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
North Texas #12
+0.713
Tulsa #114
+0.360
North Texas Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
North Texas #108
0.137
Tulsa #121
0.127
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
North Texas Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
North Texas #4
+8.761
Tulsa #106
+7.369
North Texas Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
North Texas #3
+0.940
Tulsa #97
+0.840
North Texas Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
North Texas #3
66.2
Tulsa #115
72.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
North Texas 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
Tulsa Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
North Texas #79
-1.3
Tulsa #65
0.7
Offense Rating
North Texas #64
15.9
Tulsa #54
16.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
North Texas #94
17.3
Tulsa #79
16.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? North Texas Edge
Avg sequences created per game
North Texas #3
2.54
Tulsa #57
0.91
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
North Texas #12
0.54
Tulsa #42
0.82
North Texas +1.63
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? North Texas Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
North Texas #10
68.5
Tulsa #79
35.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
North Texas #7
19.3
Tulsa #103
49.9
North Texas +33.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
North Texas
Neal Brown #117
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Neal Brown Yr 1 #67
DC Matt Powledge Yr 1 #136
Staff Rating
1.89 #127
Tulsa
Tre Lamb #113
4–8 (33%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Ty Darlington Yr 2 #127
DC Mike Gray Yr 2 #97
Staff Rating
2.10 #120
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