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
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