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