Composite projection engine
Matchup Simulator
Color clash detected — Colorado is shown in their alternate road accent for contrast.
Positional unit index — 0 to 100 scale
50 = FBS average · 72+ = Top 25 level · 90+ = elite national top five. Week 3 weighting: 60% preseason roster talent + 40% live 2026 game EPA.
-8.0 MIZ advantage — 19-point index gap over Colorado (passing EPA per play, completion rate and yards per attempt). MIZ Above average.
-6.7 MIZ advantage — 16-point index gap over Colorado (explosive pass rate and yards per target). MIZ Above average.
-2.5 MIZ advantage — 6-point index gap over Colorado (yards per carry, line yards and rush EPA). MIZ Above average.
-2.9 MIZ advantage — 7-point index gap over Colorado (line yards against stuff rate). MIZ Above average.
-2.1 MIZ advantage — 5-point index gap over Colorado (pass-block win rate against pressure rate). MIZ Above average.
-7.1 MIZ advantage — 17-point index gap over Colorado (passing EPA against coverage efficiency). MIZ Above average.
-2.5 MIZ advantage — 6-point index gap over Colorado (pressure differential in the trenches). MIZ Above average.
-6.3 MIZ advantage — 15-point index gap over Colorado (coverage grade against target efficiency). MIZ Above average.
Projections use opponent-adjusted efficiency, SOS, and unit-level grades derived from live 2026 team data.