Charlotte at App State Week 3 College Football Matchup Charlotte at App State Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 19 2026 · Week 3 · 🏟 Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC · Turf · 24,050 cap
Charlotte✈ 81 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
Charlotte
19
App State
33
P&R Line App State -14
P&R Total O/U 52.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
App State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor App State entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
App State wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
App State wins
Strong
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → App State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🚌 Charlotte 2nd straight Road Game
Charlotte 2026 Schedule
Charlotte's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Charlotte vs The Citadel-1
Sat 9/12Charlotte at Ole Miss+34
Sat 9/19Charlotte at App State+14
Sat 9/26Charlotte vs Louisiana+13
Sat 10/3Charlotte vs Memphis+25
Sat 10/10Charlotte at North Texas+29
Sat 10/17Charlotte at Temple+20
— Bye Week —
Fri 10/30Charlotte vs Tulane+23.5
Sat 11/7Charlotte at UAB+9
Sat 11/14Charlotte vs East Carolina+24.5
Sat 11/21Charlotte at Tulsa+20
Sat 11/28Charlotte vs Navy+22
App State 2026 Schedule
App State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/12App State at East Carolina+17.5
Sat 9/19App State vs Charlotte-14
Sat 9/26App State at NC State+18.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
App State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ App State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ App State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ App State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Charlotte #136
+0.168
App State #101
+0.380
App State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Charlotte #118
+0.439
App State #90
+0.550
App State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Charlotte #134
0.106
App State #52
0.165
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
App State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Charlotte #131
+6.969
App State #91
+7.663
App State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Charlotte #133
+0.795
App State #72
+0.959
App State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Charlotte #109
72.4
App State #104
72.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
App State 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
App State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Charlotte #131
-17.8
App State #112
-9.7
Offense Rating
Charlotte #116
9.3
App State #117
9.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Charlotte #136
27.2
App State #107
18.7
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? App State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Charlotte #132
0.36
App State #88
0.75
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Charlotte #105
1.55
App State #111
1.33
App State +0.39
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? App State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Charlotte #137
10.9
App State #63
41.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Charlotte #137
75.9
App State #99
47.6
App State +30.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Charlotte
Tim Albin #102
1–11 (8%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Todd Fitch Yr 2 #132
DC Nate Faanes Yr 2 #120
Staff Rating
1.98 #124
App State
Dowell Loggains #112
5–8 (39%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Mike Anthony Yr 1 #67
DC D. J. Smith Yr 2 #114
Staff Rating
2.22 #111
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