UTSA at Tulane Week 8 College Football Matchup UTSA at Tulane Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 24 2026 · Week 8 · 🏟 Benson Field at Yulman Stadium New Orleans, LA · 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
UTSA
26
Tulane
27
P&R Line Tulane -0.5
P&R Total O/U 54
Confidence 55 Early Season
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors UTSA, while Game Control favors Tulane. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
UTSA wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Tulane wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
🏠 Tulane 2nd straight Home Game
UTSA 2026 Schedule
UTSA's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5UTSA vs UT Rio Grande Valley-22.5
Sat 9/12UTSA at Texas State+1
Sat 9/19UTSA at Texas+28.5
Sat 9/26UTSA vs Colorado State-10.5
Sat 10/3UTSA at Rice-12.5
Thu 10/8UTSA vs South Florida-2
Sat 10/17UTSA vs Navy-2
Sat 10/24UTSA at Tulane+0.5
— Bye Week —
Thu 11/5UTSA at Florida Atlantic-3.5
Sat 11/14UTSA vs North Texas-9
Sat 11/21UTSA at UAB-14
Sat 11/28UTSA vs Tulsa-5
Tulane 2026 Schedule
Tulane's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Tulane at Duke+9.5
Sat 9/12Tulane vs South Alabama-12.5
Sat 9/19Tulane at Kansas State+13.5
Sat 9/26Tulane vs Southern Miss-18
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Tulane at Army+3.5
Fri 10/16Tulane vs Memphis+1.5
Sat 10/24Tulane vs UTSA-0.5
Fri 10/30Tulane at Charlotte-20.5
Sat 11/7Tulane vs Tulsa-3
Sat 11/14Tulane at Rice-10.5
Sat 11/21Tulane vs North Texas-7
Fri 11/27Tulane at South Florida+5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Tulane 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
UTSA #31
+0.384
Tulane #33
+0.400
Tulane Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
UTSA #43
+0.583
Tulane #27
+0.669
Tulane Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
UTSA #18
0.185
Tulane #52
0.165
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
UTSA Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
UTSA #27
+7.878
Tulane #54
+8.075
Tulane Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
UTSA #35
+0.906
Tulane #34
+0.851
UTSA Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
UTSA #15
68.2
Tulane #2
65.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Tulane 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
Tulane Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
UTSA #72
-0.2
Tulane #69
-0.1
Offense Rating
UTSA #59
16.4
Tulane #83
14.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
UTSA #82
16.6
Tulane #59
14.6
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UTSA Edge
Avg sequences created per game
UTSA #20
1.58
Tulane #33
1.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
UTSA #84
1.17
Tulane #122
1.21
UTSA +0.08
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? Tulane Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
UTSA #80
55.7
Tulane #42
61.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
UTSA #47
33.2
Tulane #24
27.1
Tulane +5.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
UTSA
Jeff Traylor #55
53–26 (67%) · Yr 7 at school
OC Rick Bowie Yr 1 #67
DC Jess Loepp Yr 3 #122
Staff Rating
2.48 #93
Tulane
Will Hall #137
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Russ Callaway Yr 1 #67
DC Tayler Polk Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
1.80 #131
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