UNLV at San José State Week 12 College Football Matchup UNLV at San José State Matchup - Week 12
Sat, Nov 21 2026 · Week 12 · 🏟 Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA · Turf · 30,456 cap
UNLV✈ 380 miSame 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
UNLV
38
San José State
21
P&R Line UNLV -17.5
P&R Total O/U 59
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
UNLV has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor UNLV entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
UNLV wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
UNLV wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → UNLV · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🚌 UNLV 2nd straight Road Game
UNLV 2026 Schedule
UNLV's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29UNLV vs Memphis-4
Sat 9/5UNLV at Hawai'i-3
Sat 9/12UNLV at North Texas-7.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26UNLV at Akron-15
Sat 10/3UNLV vs California-0.5
Sat 10/10UNLV vs North Dakota State-5
Sat 10/17UNLV at Air Force-3.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31UNLV vs Northern Illinois-23
Sat 11/7UNLV vs Wyoming-15
Sat 11/14UNLV at New Mexico+0.5
Sat 11/21UNLV at San José State-17.5
Sat 11/28UNLV vs Nevada-22
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+8.5
Sat 9/12San José State vs Cal Poly-6
Sat 9/19San José State vs Fresno State+15
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3San José State at Hawai'i+17
Sat 10/10San José State vs Wyoming+5
Sat 10/17San José State at UTEP+1.5
Sat 10/24San José State at Nevada+3
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+16.5
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)
UNLV PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ UNLV
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ UNLV
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ UNLV
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
UNLV #15
+0.499
San José State #67
+0.392
UNLV Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
UNLV #33
+0.704
San José State #81
+0.471
UNLV Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
UNLV #86
0.149
San José State #129
0.121
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
UNLV Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
UNLV #18
+8.485
San José State #130
+6.554
UNLV Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
UNLV #19
+0.890
San José State #54
+0.878
UNLV Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
UNLV #92
71.8
San José State #120
72.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
UNLV 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
UNLV Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
UNLV #56
2.0
San José State #135
-19.7
Offense Rating
UNLV #50
17.2
San José State #128
6.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
UNLV #67
15.2
San José State #134
26.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UNLV Edge
Avg sequences created per game
UNLV #48
0.92
San José State #86
0.82
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
UNLV #62
1.00
San José State #92
1.64
UNLV +0.11
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? UNLV Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
UNLV #37
47.3
San José State #101
34.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
UNLV #74
39.4
San José State #105
50.3
UNLV +12.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
UNLV
Dan Mullen #49
10–4 (71%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Corey Dennis Yr 2 #46
DC Paul Guenther Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.89 #56
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