Tuesday, December 31, 2019

2019 Valero Alamo Bowl

This Friday the Valero Alamo Bowl pits the Texas Longhorns from the Big 12 Conference against the Utah Utes from the Pacific 12 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 Utah Utes.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Texas Longhorns (7-5) of the Big 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Tougher
Highest Ranked Victory:  #25 currently ranked Louisiana Tech
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #51 currently ranked TCU
Current Total Production Rank:  #57
Current Offense Production Rank:  #29
Current Defense Production Rank:  #89

Utah Utes (11-2) of the Pacific 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #42 currently ranked Washington
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #45 currently ranked Southern California
Current Total Production Rank:  #6
Current Offense Production Rank:  #13
Current Defense Production Rank:  #5

2018 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl

Saturday the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl pits the Georgia State Panthers from the Sun Belt Conference against the Wyoming Cowboys from the Mountain West 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 Wyoming Cowboys.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Georgia State Panthers (7-5) of the Sun Belt Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #34 currently ranked Army
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #120 currently ranked Texas State
Current Total Production Rank:  #91
Current Offense Production Rank:  #64
Current Defense Production Rank:  #108

Wyoming Cowboys (7-5) of the Mountain West Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #36 currently ranked Missouri
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #86 currently ranked Utah State
Current Total Production Rank:  #46
Current Offense Production Rank:  #90
Current Defense Production Rank:  #17

2018 Autozone Liberty Bowl

Today in the Autozone Liberty Bowl the Navy Midshipmen from the American Athletic Conference face the Kansas State Wildcats from the Big 12 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 Navy Midshipmen.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Navy Midshipmen (10-2) of the American Athletic Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #23 currently ranked Air Force
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #21 currently ranked Memphis
Current Total Production Rank:  #17
Current Offense Production Rank:  #20
Current Defense Production Rank:  #15

Kansas State Wildcats (8-4) of the Big 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #7 currently ranked Oklahoma
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #115 currently ranked West Virginia
Current Total Production Rank:  #43
Current Offense Production Rank:  #59
Current Defense Production Rank:  #39

2019 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

In today's Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, the Florida State Seminoles from the Atlantic Coast Conference against the Arizona State Sun Devils from the Pacific 12 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 Florida State Seminoles.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Florida State Seminoles (6-6) of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #75 currently ranked Louisville
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #66 currently ranked Virginia
Current Total Production Rank:  #61
Current Offense Production Rank:  #66
Current Defense Production Rank:  #58

Arizona State Sun Devils (8-4) of the Pacific 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #5 currently ranked Oregon
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #107 currently ranked Colorado
Current Total Production Rank:  #63
Current Offense Production Rank:  #79
Current Defense Production Rank:  #52

2019 Belk Bowl

Today the Belk Bowl pits the Kentucky Wildcats from the Southeastern Conference against the Virginia Tech Hokies from the Atlantic Coast 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 Kentucky Wildcats.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Kentucky Wildcats (7-5) of the Southeastern Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #36 currently ranked Missouri
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #90 currently ranked South Carolina
Current Total Production Rank:  #37
Current Offense Production Rank:  #57
Current Defense Production Rank:  #30

Virginia Tech Hokies (8-4) of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #31 currently ranked Miami (FL)
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #106 currently ranked Duke
Current Total Production Rank:  #39
Current Offense Production Rank:  #54
Current Defense Production Rank:  #34

Monday, December 30, 2019

2019 Redbox Bowl

Today the Redbox Bowl the Illinois Illini from the Big 10 Conference face the California Golden Bears from the Pacific 12 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 Illinois Illini.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Illinois Illini (6-6) of the Big 10 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #8 currently ranked Wisconsin
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #105 currently ranked Northwestern
Current Total Production Rank:  #79
Current Offense Production Rank:  #98
Current Defense Production Rank:  #47

California Golden Bears (7-5) of the Pacific 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #42 currently ranked Washington
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #72 currently ranked Oregon State
Current Total Production Rank:  #80
Current Offense Production Rank:  #109
Current Defense Production Rank:  #29

2019 Capital One Orange Bowl

Today in the Capital One Orange Bowl pits the Florida Gators from the Southeastern Conference against the Virginia Cavaliers from the Atlantic Coast 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 Florida Gators.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Florida Gators (10-2) of the Southeastern Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Tougher
Highest Ranked Victory:  #19 currently ranked Auburn
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #9 currently ranked Georgia
Current Total Production Rank:  #13
Current Offense Production Rank:  #26
Current Defense Production Rank:  #6

Virginia Cavaliers (9-4) of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #39 currently ranked Virginia Tech
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #75 currently ranked Louisville
Current Total Production Rank:  #66
Current Offense Production Rank:  #70
Current Defense Production Rank:  #65

2019 Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl

Today the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl pits the Mississippi State Bulldogs from the Southeastern Conference against the Louisville Cardinals from the Atlantic Coast 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 Mississippi State Bulldogs.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Mississippi State Bulldogs (6-6) of the Southeastern Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Tougher
Highest Ranked Victory:  #15 currently ranked Louisiana-LaFayette
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #62 currently ranked Tennessee
Current Total Production Rank:  #65
Current Offense Production Rank:  #51
Current Defense Production Rank:  #87

Louisville Cardinals (7-5) of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #52 currently ranked Western Kentucky
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #61 currently ranked Florida State
Current Total Production Rank:  #75
Current Offense Production Rank:  #40
Current Defense Production Rank:  #107

2019 ServPro First Responder Bowl

Today, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers from Conference USA is pitted against the Western Michigan Broncos from the Mid American Conference in the ServPro First Responder Bowl.  So 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 Western Michigan Broncos.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Western Michigan Broncos (7-5) of the Mid American Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #32 currently ranked Ohio
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #100 currently ranked Syracuse
Current Total Production Rank:  #41
Current Offense Production Rank:  #38
Current Defense Production Rank:  #100

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-4) of Conference USA
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #34 currently ranked Army
Lowest Ranked Loss:  FCS Central Arkansas
Current Total Production Rank:  #52
Current Offense Production Rank:  #89
Current Defense Production Rank:  #21

Saturday, December 28, 2019

2019 Playstation Fiesta Bowl

In the second of today's semi-final championship game, in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl the Clemson Tigers from the Atlantic Coast Conference face the Ohio State Buckeyes from the Big 10 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 Ohio State Buckeyes.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Clemson Tigers (13-0) of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #40 currently ranked North Carolina
Lowest Ranked Loss:  -----
Current Total Production Rank:  #2
Current Offense Production Rank:  #3
Current Defense Production Rank:  #1

Ohio State Buckeyes (13-0) of the Big 10 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Tougher
Highest Ranked Victory:  #8 currently ranked Wisconsin
Lowest Ranked Loss:  -----
Current Total Production Rank:  #1
Current Offense Production Rank:  #1
Current Defense Production Rank:  #2

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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2019 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

Today, the first of the two semi-final championship games in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl pits the LSU Tigers from the Southeastern Conference against the Oklahoma Sooners from the Big 12 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 LSU Tigers.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

LSU Tigers (13-0) of the Southeastern Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #4 currently ranked Alabama
Lowest Ranked Loss:  -----
Current Total Production Rank:  #3
Current Offense Production Rank:  #2
Current Defense Production Rank:  #35

Oklahoma Sooners (12-1) of the Big 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #10 currently ranked Baylor
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #43 currently ranked Kansas State
Current Total Production Rank:  #7
Current Offense Production Rank:  #4
Current Defense Production Rank:  #56

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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SoFi Hawai'i
Walk-On's Independence
Quick Lane
Military
New Era Pinstripe
Academy Sports & Outdoor Texas
SDCCU Holiday
Cheez-It
Goodyear Cotton
Camping World

2019 Camping World Bowl

Today's Camping World Bowl pits the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as an Independent against the Iowa State Cyclones from the Big 12 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-2) [Independent]
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #17 currently ranked Navy
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #26 currently ranked Michigan
Current Total Production Rank:  #12
Current Offense Production Rank:  #19
Current Defense Production Rank:  #14

Iowa State Cyclones (7-5) of the Big 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #51 currently ranked TCU
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #56 currently ranked Oklahoma State
Current Total Production Rank:  #29
Current Offense Production Rank:  #34
Current Defense Production Rank:  #38

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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New Mexico 
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Camellia
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Bad Boys Mowers Gasparilla
SoFi Hawai'i
Walk-On's Independence
Quick Lane
Military
New Era Pinstripe
Academy Sports & Outdoor Texas
SDCCU Holiday
Cheez-It
Goodyear Cotton

2019 Goodyear Cotton Bowl

Today the in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl pits the Memphis Tigers from the American Athletic Conference against the Penn State Nittany Lions from the Big 10 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 Penn State Nittany Lions.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Memphis Tigers (12-1) of the American Athletic Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #17 currently ranked Navy
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #53 currently ranked Temple
Current Total Production Rank:  #21
Current Offense Production Rank:  #12
Current Defense Production Rank:  #51

Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2) of the Big 10 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #20 currently ranked Buffalo
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #24 currently ranked Minnesota
Current Total Production Rank:  #16
Current Offense Production Rank:  #23
Current Defense Production Rank:  #11

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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New Mexico 
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Camellia
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Bad Boys Mowers Gasparilla
SoFi Hawai'i
Walk-On's Independence
Quick Lane
Military
New Era Pinstripe
Academy Sports & Outdoor Texas
SDCCU Holiday
Cheez-It

Friday, December 27, 2019

2019 Cheez-It Bowl

The Cheez-It Bowl features the Washington State Cougars from the Pacific 12 Conference against the Air Force Falcons 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.

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 Air Force Falcons.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Washington State Cougars (6-6) of the Pacific 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #72 currently ranked Oregon State
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #113 currently ranked UCLA
Current Total Production Rank:  #59
Current Offense Production Rank:  #17
Current Defense Production Rank:  #114

Air Force Falcons (10-2) of the Mountain West Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #34 currently ranked Army
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #18 currently ranked Boise State
Current Total Production Rank:  #23
Current Offense Production Rank:  #28
Current Defense Production Rank:  #20

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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New Mexico 
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Camellia
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Bad Boys Mowers Gasparilla
SoFi Hawai'i
Walk-On's Independence
Quick Lane
Military
New Era Pinstripe
Academy Sports & Outdoor Texas
SDCCU Holiday

2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl

Later today in the SDCCU Holiday Bowl the Iowa Hawkeyes from the Big 10 Conference face the Southern California Trojans from the Pacific 12 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 Iowa Hawkeyes.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Iowa Hawkeyes (9-3) of the Big 10 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #24 currently ranked Minnesota
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #26 currently ranked Michigan
Current Total Production Rank:  #28
Current Offense Production Rank:  #85
Current Defense Production Rank:  #7

Southern California Trojans (8-4) of the Pacific 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #6 currently ranked Utah
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #54 currently ranked BYU
Current Total Production Rank:  #45
Current Offense Production Rank:  #25
Current Defense Production Rank:  #77

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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New Mexico 
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Camellia
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Bad Boys Mowers Gasparilla
SoFi Hawai'i
Walk-On's Independence
Quick Lane
Military
New Era Pinstripe
Academy Sports & Outdoor Texas

2019 Academy Sports & Outdoors Texas Bowl

Today in the Academy Sports & Outdoors Texas Bowl the Oklahoma State Cowboys from the Big 12 Conference face the Texas A&M Aggies from the Southeastern 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 Texas A&M Aggies.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-4) of the Big 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #29 currently ranked Iowa State
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #91 currently ranked Texas Tech
Current Total Production Rank:  #56
Current Offense Production Rank:  #36
Current Defense Production Rank:  #81

Texas A&M Aggies (7-5) of the Southeastern Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #65 currently ranked Mississippi State
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #19 currently ranked Auburn
Current Total Production Rank:  #50
Current Offense Production Rank:  #65
Current Defense Production Rank:  #44

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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2019 New Era Pinstripe Bowl

Today's New Era Pinstripe Bowl pits the Wake Forest Demon Deacons of the Atlantic Coast Conference against the Michigan State Spartans from the Big 10 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 Wake Forest Demon Deacons.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-4) of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #40 currently ranked North Carolina
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #100 currently ranked Syracuse
Current Total Production Rank:  #55
Current Offense Production Rank:  #32
Current Defense Production Rank:  #82

Michigan State Spartans (6-6) of the Big 10 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #30 currently ranked Indiana
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #79 currently ranked Illinois
Current Total Production Rank:  #69
Current Offense Production Rank:  #102
Current Defense Production Rank:  #26

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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Quick Lane
Military

2019 Military Bowl

Today the Military Bowl pits the Temple Owls from the American Athletic Conference against the North Carolina Tar Heels from the Atlantic Coast 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 North Carolina Tar Heels.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

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:  #21 currently ranked Memphis
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #38 currently ranked Cincinnait
Current Total Production Rank:  #53
Current Offense Production Rank: #68
Current Defense Production Rank:  #43

North Carolina Tar Heels (6-6) of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #31 currently ranked Miami (FL)
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #66 currently ranked Virginia
Current Total Production Rank:  #40
Current Offense Production Rank:  #45
Current Defense Production Rank:  #46

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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Walk-On's Independence
Quick Lane

Thursday, December 26, 2019

2019 Quick Lane Bowl

Today in the Quick Lane Bowl the Pittsburgh Panthers from the Atlantic Coast Conference are pitted against the Eastern Michigan Eagles of the Mid American Conference.  So 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 Pittsburgh Panthers.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Pittsburgh Panthers (7-5) of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #11 currently ranked UCF
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #83 currently ranked Boston College
Current Total Production Rank:  #60
Current Offense Production Rank:  #107
Current Defense Production Rank:  #16

Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-6) of the Mid American Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #41 currently ranked Western Michigan
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #98 currently ranked Toledo
Current Total Production Rank:  #88
Current Offense Production Rank:  #73
Current Defense Production Rank:  #93

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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2019 Walk-On's Independence Bowl

Today in the Walk-On's Independence Bowl the Miami (FL) Hurricanes from the Atlantic Coast Conference play the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs of Conference USA.  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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Miami (FL) Hurricanes (6-6) of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #35 currently ranked Central Michigan
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #114 currently ranked Georgia Tech
Current Total Production Rank:  #31
Current Offense Production Rank:  #83
Current Defense Production Rank:  #12

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (9-3) of Conference USA
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Much Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #77 currently ranked Southern Mississippi
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #57 currently ranked Texas
Current Total Production Rank:  #25
Current Offense Production Rank:  #22
Current Defense Production Rank:  #40

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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Monday, December 23, 2019

2019 SoFi Hawai'i Bowl

The Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors from the Mountain West Conference and the BYU Cougars as an Independent will play each other in this year's SoFi Hawai'i Bowl. So 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 BYU Cougars.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Hawai'i Warriors (9-5) of the Mountain West Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #33 currently ranked San Diego State
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #74 currently ranked Fresno State
Current Total Production Rank:  #73
Current Offense Production Rank:  #16
Current Defense Production Rank:  #125

BYU Cougars (7-5) [Independent]
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #18 currently ranked Boise State
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #98 currently ranked Toledo
Current Total Production Rank:  #54
Current Offense Production Rank:  #63
Current Defense Production Rank:  #54

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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Bad Boys Mowers Gasparilla

Sunday, December 22, 2019

2019 Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl

Tomorrow the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl pits the Marshall Thundering Herd from  Conference USA against the UCF Knights from American Athletic Conference.  So 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 a slight edge to the UCF Knights.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Marshall Thundering Herd (8-4) of Conference USA
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #22 currently ranked Florida Atlantic
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #71 currently ranked Charlotte
Current Total Production Rank:  #47
Current Offense Production Rank:  #61
Current Defense Production Rank:  #42

UCF Knights (9-3) of the American Athletic Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #22 currently ranked Florida Atlantic
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #86 currently ranked Tulsa
Current Total Production Rank:  #11
Current Offense Production Rank:  #7
Current Defense Production Rank:  #28

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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Camellia
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R+L Carriers New Orleans

Friday, December 20, 2019

2019 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

This Saturday the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl pits the Appalachian State Mountaineers from the Sun Belt Conference against the UAB Blazers from Conference USA.  So 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 Appalachian State Mountaineers.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Appalachian State Mountaineers (12-1) of the Sun Belt Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #15 currently ranked Louisiana (Lafayette)
Lowest (Only) Ranked Loss:  #68 currently ranked Georgia Southern
Current Total Production Rank:  #14
Current Offense Production Rank:  #10
Current Defense Production Rank:  #27

UAB Blazers (9-4) of Conference USA 
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Much Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #25 currently ranked Louisiana Tech
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #77 currently ranked Southern Mississippi
Current Total Production Rank:  #49
Current Offense Production Rank:  #78
Current Defense Production Rank:  #32

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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2019 Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl

This Saturday the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl pits the Washington Huskies from Pacific 12 Conference  against the Boise State Broncos 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.

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 Boise State Broncos.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Washington Huskies (7-5) of the Pacific 12 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #45 currently ranked Southern California
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #109 currently ranked Stanford
Current Total Production Rank:  #42
Current Offense Production Rank:  #67
Current Defense Production Rank:  #31

Boise State Broncos (11-1) of the Mountain West Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #23 currently ranked Air Force
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #54 currently ranked BYU
Current Total Production Rank:  #18
Current Offense Production Rank:  #14
Current Defense Production Rank:  #37

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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2019 Camellia Bowl

This Saturday the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl pits the Florida International Panthers from Conference USA against the Arkansas State Red Wolves from the Sun Belt Conference.  So here is my analysis of based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model, which uses data provided at www.cfbstats.com. If you are interested, 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 Florida International Panthers.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Florida International Panthers (6-6) of  Conference USA
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #31 currently ranked Miami (FL)
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #64 currently ranked Middle Tennessee
Current Total Production Rank:  #82
Current Offense Production Rank:  #95
Current Defense Production Rank:  #57

Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-5) of the Sun Belt Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #68 currently ranked Georgia Southern
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #104 currently ranked South Alabama
Current Total Production Rank:  #93
Current Offense Production Rank:  #53
Current Defense Production Rank:  #116

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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2019 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl

Tomorrow the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl pits the Southern Methodist (SMU) Mustangs from the American Athletic Conference against the Florida Atlantic Owls from Conference USA.  So here is my analysis of based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model, which uses data provided at www.cfbstats.com.

If you are interested, 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 Florida Atlantic Owls.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

SMU Mustangs (10-2) of the American Athletic Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #49 currently ranked Tulance
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #21 currently ranked Memphis
Current Total Production Rank:  #27
Current Offense Production Rank:  #18
Current Defense Production Rank:  #63

Florida Atlantic Owls (10-3) of Conference USA 
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #49 currently ranked UAB
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #47 currently ranked Marshall
Current Total Production Rank:  #22
Current Offense Production Rank:  #15
Current Defense Production Rank:  #49

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2019 FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl

Tomorrow the Cure Bowl pitting the Georgia Southern Eagles from the Sun Belt Conference against the Liberty Flames as an Independent.  So here is my analysis of based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model, which uses data provided at www.cfbstats.com.

If you are interested, 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 Liberty Flames.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Georgia Southern Eagles (7-5) of Sun Belt Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #14 currently ranked Appalachian State
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #93 currently ranked Arkansas State
Current Total Production Rank:  #68
Current Offense Production Rank:  #99
Current Defense Production Rank:  #33

Liberty Flames (7-5) [Independent]
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Much Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #20 currently ranked Buffalo
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #100 currently ranked Syracuse
Current Total Production Rank:  #44
Current Offense Production Rank:  #33
Current Defense Production Rank:  #67

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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New Mexico 

2019 New Mexico Bowl

Tomorrow, the New Mexico Bowl pits the Central Michigan Chippewas from the Mid American Conference against the San Diego State Aztecs 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.

If you are interested, 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 a very slight edge to the San Diego State Aztecs.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Central Michigan Chippewas (8-5) of the Mid American Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #58 currently ranked Ball State
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #102 currently ranked Miami (OH)
Current Total Production Rank:  #35
Current Offense Production Rank:  #30
Current Defense Production Rank:  #59

San Diego State Aztecs (9-3) of the Mountain West Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Much Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #46 currently ranked Wyoming
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #42 currently ranked Nevada
Current Total Production Rank:  #33
Current Offense Production Rank:  #103
Current Defense Production Rank:  #4

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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Thursday, December 19, 2019

2019 Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco

On Friday the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl pits the Kent State Golden Flashes from the Mid American Conference against the Utah State Aggies 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.

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 Utah State Aggies.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Kent State Golden Flashes (6-6) of the Mid American Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #20 currently ranked Buffalo
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #102 currently ranked Miami (OH)
Current Total Production Rank:  #94
Current Offense Production Rank:  #86
Current Defense Production Rank:  #95

Utah State Aggies (7-5) of the Mountain West Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #33 currently ranked San Diego State
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #55 currently ranked Wake Forest
Current Total Production Rank:  #87
Current Offense Production Rank:  #62
Current Defense Production Rank:  #105

2019 Bowl Game Analysis
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2019 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl

This year the Football Bowl Subdivision opens with the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl!   This the Bahamas Bowl features the Buffalo Bulls of the Mid American Conference versus the Charlotte 49ers of Conference USA.  So 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 University of Buffalo Bulls.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

Buffalo Bulls (7-5) of the Mid American Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #35 currently ranked Central Michigan
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #102 currently ranked Miami (OH)
Current Total Production Rank:  #20
Current Offense Production Rank:  #46
Current Defense Production Rank:  #8

Charlotte 49ers (7-5) of Conference USA
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #47 currently ranked Marshall
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #82 currently ranked Florida International University
Current Total Production Rank:  #71
Current Offense Production Rank:  #50
Current Defense Production Rank:  #91

Sunday, December 15, 2019

2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Ranking for Week 16

With the final NCAA FBS regular season game played yesterday, the final regular season rankings are now finalized.  The top 4 have remain unchanged.

If you are interested, here are the details of the Complex Invasion College Football production model.

Rank Team
1 Ohio State
2 Clemson
3 LSU
4 Alabama
5 Oregon
6 Utah
7 Oklahoma
8 Wisconsin
9 Georgia
10 Baylor
11 UCF
12 Notre Dame
13 Florida
14 Appalachian State
15 Louisiana-Lafayette
16 Penn State
17 Navy
18 Boise State
19 Auburn
20 Buffalo
21 Memphis
22 Florida Atlantic
23 Air Force
24 Minnesota
25 Louisiana Tech

Previous 2019 Top 25 Rankings
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #2
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #3
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #4 
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #5
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #6
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #7
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #8
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #9
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #10
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #11
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #12
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #13
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #14
2019 NCAA FBS Top 25 Rankings for Week #15