Today in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl the Southern Mississippi from Conference USA is pitted against the Tulane Green Wave 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 the edge to the Tulane Green Wave. Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (7-5) 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: #65 currently ranked Mississippi State
Current Total Production Rank: #77
Current Offense Production Rank: #82
Current Defense Production Rank: #68
Tulane Green Wave (6-6) of the American Athletic Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Tougher
Highest Ranked Victory: #34
currently ranked Army
Lowest Ranked Loss: #53 currently ranked Temple
Current Total Production Rank: #48
Current Offense Production Rank: #39
Current Defense Production Rank: #62