San José State at UTEP Week 7 College Football Matchup San José State at UTEP Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 17 2026 · Week 7 · 🏟 Sun Bowl Stadium El Paso, TX · Turf · 51,500 cap
San José State✈ 952 mi+1 hr TZ
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
San José State
25
UTEP
28
P&R Line UTEP -2.5
P&R Total O/U 52.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
San José State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor San José State entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
San José State wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
San José State wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → San José State · 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
🏠 UTEP 2nd straight Home Game
San José State 2026 Schedule
San José State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29San José State at USC+31.5
Fri 9/4San José State at Eastern Michigan+8
Sat 9/12San José State vs Cal Poly-6.5
Sat 9/19San José State vs Fresno State+16.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3San José State at Hawai'i+19
Sat 10/10San José State vs Wyoming+3.5
Sat 10/17San José State at UTEP+2.5
Sat 10/24San José State at Nevada+2
Sat 10/31San José State vs New Mexico+15.5
Sat 11/7San José State vs Northern Illinois-3
Sat 11/14San José State at Air Force+13.5
Sat 11/21San José State vs UNLV+17.5
Sat 11/28San José State vs North Dakota State+15
UTEP 2026 Schedule
UTEP's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5UTEP at Oklahoma+32
Sat 9/12UTEP vs Texas Southern-6.5
Sat 9/19UTEP at Michigan+30.5
Sat 9/26UTEP vs Oregon State+3
Sat 10/3UTEP at New Mexico+20.5
Sat 10/10UTEP vs Nevada-3
Sat 10/17UTEP vs San José State-2.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31UTEP at North Dakota State+19.5
Sat 11/7UTEP vs Hawai'i+14
Sat 11/14UTEP vs Wyoming+3.5
Sat 11/21UTEP at Air Force+13.5
Sat 11/28UTEP at Northern Illinois+2
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
San José State 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
Both Agree
→ San José State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
San José State #67
+0.288
UTEP #130
+0.217
San José State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
San José State #81
+0.460
UTEP #130
+0.369
San José State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
San José State #129
0.121
UTEP #67
0.157
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
UTEP Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
San José State #130
+6.618
UTEP #97
+7.456
UTEP Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
San José State #54
+0.828
UTEP #135
+0.751
San José State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
San José State #120
72.8
UTEP #82
71.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UTEP 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
UTEP Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
San José State #135
-19.7
UTEP #125
-16.2
Offense Rating
San José State #128
6.6
UTEP #137
4.4
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
San José State #135
26.3
UTEP #116
20.6
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? San José State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
San José State #86
0.82
UTEP #102
0.73
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
San José State #92
1.64
UTEP #115
1.73
San José State +0.09
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? San José State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
San José State #101
34.7
UTEP #133
23.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
San José State #105
50.3
UTEP #131
64.1
San José State +11.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
San José State
Ken Niumatalolo #54
10–15 (40%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Craig Stutzmann Yr 3 #136
DC Bojay Filimoeatu Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.38 #99
UTEP
Scotty Walden #126
5–19 (21%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Joe Pappalardo Yr 1 #67
DC Bobby Daly Yr 2 #105
Staff Rating
2.07 #121
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