Composite projection engine
Matchup Simulator


Positional unit index โ 0 to 100 scale
50 = FBS average ยท 72+ = Top 25 level ยท 90+ = elite national top five. Week 3 weighting: 60% preseason roster talent + 40% live 2026 game EPA.
+2.5 ALA advantage โ 6-point index gap over Kentucky (passing EPA per play, completion rate and yards per attempt). ALA Top 25 level.
+2.9 ALA advantage โ 7-point index gap over Kentucky (explosive pass rate and yards per target). ALA Above average.
+4.2 ALA advantage โ 10-point index gap over Kentucky (yards per carry, line yards and rush EPA). ALA Top 25 level.
+6.7 ALA advantage โ 16-point index gap over Kentucky (line yards against stuff rate). ALA Top 25 level.
+7.1 ALA advantage โ 17-point index gap over Kentucky (pass-block win rate against pressure rate). ALA Top 25 level.
+5.5 ALA advantage โ 13-point index gap over Kentucky (passing EPA against coverage efficiency). ALA Above average.
+4.6 ALA advantage โ 11-point index gap over Kentucky (pressure differential in the trenches). ALA Top 25 level.
+3.4 ALA advantage โ 8-point index gap over Kentucky (coverage grade against target efficiency). ALA Top 25 level.
Projections use opponent-adjusted efficiency, SOS, and unit-level grades derived from live 2026 team data.