Northern Illinois at San José State Week 10 College Football Matchup Northern Illinois at San José State Matchup - Week 10
Sat, Nov 7 2026 · Week 10 · 🏟 Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA · Turf · 30,456 cap
Northern Illinois✈ 1,778 mi-2 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
Northern Illinois
23
San José State
26
P&R Line San José State -3
P&R Total O/U 48.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Northern Illinois has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Northern Illinois entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Northern Illinois wins
Lean
Game Control
49.4%
Northern Illinois wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → San José State · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 San José State 2nd straight Home Game 🚌 Northern Illinois 2nd straight Road Game
Northern Illinois 2026 Schedule
Northern Illinois's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Northern Illinois at Iowa+31
Sat 9/12Northern Illinois vs Illinois State-6
Sat 9/19Northern Illinois at Arizona+29
Sat 9/26Northern Illinois at Georgia State-1.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Northern Illinois vs Air Force+9
Sat 10/17Northern Illinois at Wyoming+9
Sat 10/24Northern Illinois vs Hawai'i+14.5
Sat 10/31Northern Illinois at UNLV+23
Sat 11/7Northern Illinois at San José State+3
Sat 11/14Northern Illinois vs Nevada-2.5
Sat 11/21Northern Illinois at North Dakota State+20
Sat 11/28Northern Illinois vs UTEP-2
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
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
Northern Illinois #126
+0.241
San José State #67
+0.364
San José State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Northern Illinois #134
+0.338
San José State #81
+0.411
San José State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Northern Illinois #132
0.112
San José State #129
0.121
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
San José State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Northern Illinois #121
+7.078
San José State #130
+6.220
Northern Illinois Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Northern Illinois #132
+0.766
San José State #54
+0.877
San José State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Northern Illinois #118
72.7
San José State #120
72.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Northern Illinois 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
Northern Illinois Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Northern Illinois #130
-17.8
San José State #135
-19.7
Offense Rating
Northern Illinois #120
8.5
San José State #128
6.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Northern Illinois #134
26.3
San José State #135
26.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Northern Illinois Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Northern Illinois #123
0.91
San José State #86
0.82
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Northern Illinois #104
1.36
San José State #92
1.64
Northern Illinois +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? Northern Illinois Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Northern Illinois #128
37.0
San José State #101
34.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Northern Illinois #93
46.2
San José State #105
50.3
Northern Illinois +2.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Northern Illinois
Rob Harley #77
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Quinn Sanders Yr 1 #67
DC Rob Harley Yr 1 #130
Staff Rating
2.21 #114
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
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