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College Football Playoff Bracket Takes Shape Ahead of Final Rankings
sports1 year ago

College Football Playoff Bracket Takes Shape Ahead of Final Rankings

The article discusses the projections for the 2024 College Football Playoff, which will feature a new 12-team format. The top four seeds are reserved for the highest-ranked conference champions, with Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, and Penn State among the top contenders. The projections are based on advanced statistical models that simulate the rest of the season 100,000 times, taking into account factors like Expected Points Added and Success Rate. The article also highlights the difficulty in predicting the committee's choices, using metrics like Strength of Resume and Strength of Record.

College Football Playoff 2024: Alabama's Path Amidst Upsets and Rankings
sports1 year ago

College Football Playoff 2024: Alabama's Path Amidst Upsets and Rankings

The 2024 College Football Playoff projections highlight the top contenders for the new 12-team format, with Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, Georgia, and Notre Dame leading the pack. Despite a 9-3 record, Alabama still has a 45% chance of making the playoffs, according to advanced statistical models that simulate the season 100,000 times. The projections consider factors like Strength of Resume and Strength of Record to predict the committee's choices.

"NFL Week 14: Expert Picks, Best Bets, and Player Prop Bets to Consider"
sports2 years ago

"NFL Week 14: Expert Picks, Best Bets, and Player Prop Bets to Consider"

ESPN Analytics provides last-minute betting recommendations for NFL Week 14, focusing on props and small markets. Some of the suggested bets include Josh Allen under 24.5 completions, Lamar Jackson over 26.5 pass attempts, Justin Herbert over 1.5 interceptions, D'Andre Swift under 2.5 receptions, and T.J. Edwards over 3.5 assists. The article also includes the results from the previous week's bets.