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Massachusetts vs Sacramento State

Massachusetts visit Sacramento State in Week 4. The model favors Massachusetts by 12.8. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
78%
22%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Matchup odds
Consensus line · 2 books
Spread
MASS -6
Total (O/U)
49.5
Favorite
MASS
Moneyline win probability (implied from the spread)

Real consensus line across 2 sportsbooks. Spread and total are the current market number; the win probabilities are implied from the spread.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025 stats, 2026 SP+
#106SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#135
#136FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.-
718EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.-
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
MassachusettsSacramento Statesolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
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When do Massachusetts and Sacramento State play?

Week 4 of 2026, on Sep 27, 2026 at Sacramento State.

Who is favored?

The model projects Massachusetts by 12.8 (78% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

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