Thursday in the Walk-On's Independence Bowl the Duke Blue Devils from the Atlantic Coast Conference play the Temple Owls from the American Athletic Conference. Here is
my
analysis of based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model, which uses data provided at www.cfbstats.com.
Here are the details of the Complex Invasion College Football production model.
Prediction
Given the overall productivity of the two programs, the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model gives the edge to the Temple Owls. Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.
Duke Blue Devils (7-5) of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory: #13
currently ranked Miami (FL)
Lowest Ranked Loss: #99 currently ranked Wake Forest
Current Total Production Rank: #96
Current Offense Production Rank: #81
Current Defense Production Rank: #90
Temple Owls (8-4) of the American Athletic Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory: #9
currently ranked Cincinnati
Lowest Ranked Loss: FCS Villanova
Current Total Production Rank: #30
Current Offense Production Rank: #45
Current Defense Production Rank: #33
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