2021 Independence Bowl

Today in the Independence Bowl the BYU Cougars (Independent) against the UAB Blazers from Conference USA.  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 BYU Cougarss.  Below is a "tale of the tape" for each of these two football programs this season.

BYU Cougars (10-2) [Independent]
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #6 currently ranked Utah
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #54 currently ranked Boise State
Current Total Production Rank:  #28
Current Offense Production Rank:  #20
Current Defense Production Rank:  #52

UAB Blazers (8-4) of Conference USA
Based on the Complex Invasion College Football Production Model:
Strength of Schedule:  Average
Highest Ranked Victory:  #32 currently ranked Marshall
Lowest Ranked Loss:  #108 currently ranked Rice
Current Total Production Rank:  #61
Current Offense Production Rank:  #64
Current Defense Production Rank:  #55