Air Force at Wyoming Week 8 College Football Matchup Air Force at Wyoming Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 24 2026 · Week 8 · 🏟 War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY · Turf · 29,181 cap
Air Force✈ 164 miSame TZ
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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
Air Force
26
Wyoming
24
P&R Line Air Force -2.5
P&R Total O/U 50
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Air Force has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Air Force entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Air Force wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Air Force wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Wyoming · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 Wyoming 2nd straight Home Game
Air Force 2026 Schedule
Air Force's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Air Force vs Duquesne-17.5
Sat 9/12Air Force vs North Dakota State+3.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26Air Force at Nevada-9
Sat 10/3Air Force vs Navy+5.5
Sat 10/10Air Force at Northern Illinois-9
Sat 10/17Air Force vs UNLV+6.5
Sat 10/24Air Force at Wyoming-2.5
Sat 10/31Air Force vs UConn+4.5
Sat 11/7Air Force at Army+8
Sat 11/14Air Force vs San José State-13.5
Sat 11/21Air Force vs UTEP-13.5
Sat 11/28Air Force at New Mexico+9.5
Wyoming 2026 Schedule
Wyoming's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Wyoming at Colorado State+1
Sat 9/12Wyoming vs Northern Colorado-12.5
Sat 9/19Wyoming at Central Michigan+6.5
Sat 9/26Wyoming vs Hawai'i+8.5
Sat 10/3Wyoming at North Dakota State+14
Sat 10/10Wyoming at San José State-3.5
Sat 10/17Wyoming vs Northern Illinois-9
Sat 10/24Wyoming vs Air Force+2.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Wyoming at UNLV+16.5
Sat 11/14Wyoming at UTEP-3.5
Sat 11/21Wyoming vs New Mexico+9.5
Sat 11/28Wyoming vs UConn+9.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Wyoming 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
→ Wyoming
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Air Force #19
+0.358
Wyoming #123
+0.460
Wyoming Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Air Force #2
+0.672
Wyoming #121
+0.627
Air Force Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Air Force #133
0.107
Wyoming #119
0.130
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Wyoming Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Air Force #12
+7.366
Wyoming #127
+7.177
Air Force Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Air Force #18
+0.853
Wyoming #116
+0.878
Wyoming Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Air Force #92
71.8
Wyoming #134
74.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Air Force 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
Air Force Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Air Force #108
-8.3
Wyoming #116
-10.7
Offense Rating
Air Force #119
8.5
Wyoming #97
13.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Air Force #89
16.9
Wyoming #128
24.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Air Force Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Air Force #115
0.36
Wyoming #125
0.27
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Air Force #57
1.00
Wyoming #49
0.64
Air Force +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? Air Force Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Air Force #84
35.0
Wyoming #115
27.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Air Force #101
48.6
Wyoming #113
55.0
Air Force +7.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Air Force
Troy Calhoun #107
139–97 (59%) · Yr 20 at school
OC Mike Thiessen Yr 3 #113
DC Brian Knorr Yr 3 #101
Staff Rating
2.28 #106
Wyoming
Jay Sawvel #126
7–17 (29%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Christian Taylor Yr 1 #67
DC Aaron Bohl Yr 3 #46
Staff Rating
2.26 #108
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