2021 Gasparilla Bowl

Today in the Gasparilla Bowl the UCF Knights from American Athletic Conference face off against the Florida Gators 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 Florida Gators.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

UCF Knights (8-4) of American Athletic Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Easier
Highest Ranked Victory:  #54 currently ranked Boise State
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #102 currently ranked Navy
Current Total Production Rank:  #49
Current Offense Production Rank:  #34
Current Defense Production Rank:  #66

Florida Gators (6-6) of the Southeastern Conference
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #24 currently ranked Tennessee
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #100 currently ranked South Carolina
Current Total Production Rank:  #42
Current Offense Production Rank:  #28
Current Defense Production Rank:  #69