In today's VRBO Citrus Bowl the Alabama Crimson Tide from the Southeastern Conference face the Michigan Wolverines 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 Alabama Crimson Tide. Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.
Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2) of the Southeastern Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Average
Highest Ranked Victory: #50
currently ranked Texas A&M
Lowest Ranked Loss: #19
currently ranked Auburn
Current Total Production Rank: #4
Current Offense Production Rank: #5
Current Defense Production Rank: #9
Michigan Wolverines (9-3) of the Big 10 Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule: Much Tougher
Highest Ranked Victory: #12
currently ranked Notre Dame
Lowest Ranked Loss: #16 currently ranked Penn State
Current Total Production Rank: #26
Current Offense Production Rank: #37
Current Defense Production Rank: #24