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San José State vs Air Force

San José State visit Air Force in Week 11. The model favors Air Force by 13.5. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
21%
79%

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

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#118SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#81
#119FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#96
1146EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1386
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
San José StateAir Forcesolid = 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
Recent series
Air Force lead 5-2
20152025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
26-16
Air Force
at San José State
2024
17-7
San José State
at Air Force
2023
45-20
Air Force
at San José State
2020
17-6
San José State
at San José State
2019
41-24
Air Force
at Air Force
2016
41-38
Air Force
at San José State
2015
37-16
Air Force
at Air Force
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do San José State and Air Force play?

Week 11 of 2026, on Nov 15, 2026 at Air Force.

Who is favored?

The model projects Air Force by 13.5 (79% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Air Force lead 5-2 over the meetings in our records.

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