This Saturday the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl pits the Arizona State Sun Devils from Pacific 12 Conference against
the Fresno State Bulldogs from the Mountain West Conference. So here is
my
analysis of based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model, which uses data provided at www.cfbstats.com.
Prediction
Given the overall productivity of the two programs, the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model gives the edge to the Fresno State Bulldogs. Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.
Arizona State Sun Devils (7-5) of the Pacific 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory: #24
currently ranked Utah
Lowest Ranked Loss: #76 currently ranked Colorado
Current Total Production Rank: #49
Current Offense Production Rank: #44
Current Defense Production Rank: #53
Fresno State Bulldogs (11-2) of the Mountain West Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Easier
Highest Ranked Victory: #18
currently ranked Boise State (Mountain West Conference Championship game)
Lowest Ranked Loss: #83 currently ranked Minnesota
Current Total Production Rank: #3
Current Offense Production Rank: #11
Current Defense Production Rank: #12
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