All articles tagged with #sp rankings
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
Week 7 of college football highlighted Indiana's upset of Oregon under coach Curt Cignetti, who has rapidly risen through coaching ranks, and Penn State's surprising firing of James Franklin amid a disappointing season. The article reviews top players, coaches, and games, and provides midseason rankings and analysis of team and player performances.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The 2024 college football season is marked by unprecedented parity, with eight teams closely ranked in the SP+ standings. This year, the College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams, with no team having more than a 20.4% chance of winning the title. ESPN's Bill Connelly ranks every playoff team in CFP history, noting that the 2024 champion has yet to distinguish itself as one of the era's best. Arizona State, with a late-season surge, enters the playoff as an underdog despite winning the Big 12 championship.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Ohio State has solidified its position as the top team in the SP+ rankings following Week 13 of the college football season, despite losses by other top-ranked teams like Alabama and Ole Miss. The SP+ system, developed by Bill Connelly, measures team efficiency by adjusting for tempo and opponents, aiming to predict future performance rather than reward past victories. The rankings have become more competitive, with minimal point differences separating the top teams.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Ohio State leads the SP+ rankings as college football approaches its final playoff rankings, with the top seven teams closely matched, separated by only 5.0 points. The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP) promises an exciting tournament, with many teams having a strong chance at the title. SP+ is a predictive measure of team efficiency, focusing on sustainable performance rather than win-loss records.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Ohio State reclaimed the top spot in ESPN's SP+ college football rankings after defeating Penn State, while Texas dropped to No. 2 during their bye week. The rankings are notably tight, with four teams within 0.7 points of the top position, including two-loss Ole Miss. This weekend's game between Georgia and Ole Miss could potentially lead to another shift in the rankings. The SP+ system, created by Bill Connelly, measures team efficiency and is designed to be predictive rather than based on past wins or schedules.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DawgNation
ESPN's initial 2024 SP+ rankings place the Georgia Bulldogs as the top team in college football, with a significant lead over the second-ranked Ohio State. Despite ranking 47th in returning production, Georgia's recent success and top recruiting class contribute to their high placement. The team's quarterback, Carson Beck, has chosen to return for the 2024 season, and Georgia has made significant additions through the transfer portal. The Bulldogs will face a challenging schedule, including road games against Texas, Alabama, and Ole Miss, as well as a season-opening game against No. 16 Clemson.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
ESPN's Bill Connelly has released the early-February SP+ projections for the 2024 college football season, factoring in returning production, recent recruiting, and recent history. These projections serve as early offseason power rankings and are based on sustainable and predictable aspects of football, not a résumé ranking. The official 2024 recruiting cycle is complete, but further player movement is expected after spring football. Connelly plans to update the numbers in May and August to account for transfers and roster changes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
In the Week 13 SP+ rankings for college football, the top four teams remain the same, with Ohio State slipping after their loss to Michigan. Oregon, Penn State, and Ohio State are now in a tie for the No. 3 spot, while the top two teams have distanced themselves. Washington is also showing signs of weakness as they approach the Pac-12 championship. SP+ is a predictive measure of college football efficiency that takes into account tempo and opponent adjustments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
According to the updated SP+ rankings, Michigan is still favored to win by six points against Ohio State despite showing signs of wear and tear. Michigan has held the top spot in the rankings since Week 5 but has underachieved against projections in the past three weeks, while Ohio State has overachieved. The top three teams in the rankings are Michigan, Georgia, and Ohio State, with Oregon close behind. SP+ is a predictive measure of college football efficiency that takes into account tempo and opponent adjustments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
In college football's Week 8 SP+ rankings, only top-ranked Michigan remains in the same spot, while other highly ranked teams experienced ups and downs. The SP+ rankings, a tempo- and opponent-adjusted measure of college football efficiency, aim to be predictive and forward-facing rather than based on résumé. The rankings reflect the most sustainable and predictable aspects of football, with Michigan expanding their lead following a blowout win over Michigan State.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Maize n Brew
Michigan remains at the top of ESPN's SP+ rankings after a dominant road win against Minnesota, solidifying their spot with a rating of 25.7. Georgia moves up to No. 2 after a convincing victory over Kentucky, while Texas holds onto the No. 3 spot despite a loss to Oklahoma. Ohio State drops to No. 4, and Oregon takes the No. 5 spot. Michigan's next game is against struggling Indiana, giving them a good chance to continue their dominance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Michigan and Georgia assert themselves in Week 6 of college football with dominant victories, leading the way in the SP+ rankings. The SP+ rankings, a tempo- and opponent-adjusted measure of college football efficiency, provide insights into the most sustainable and predictable aspects of the game.