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.
-6.3 LIB advantage โ 15-point index gap over Ball State (passing EPA per play, completion rate and yards per attempt). LIB FBS average.
-5.0 LIB advantage โ 12-point index gap over Ball State (explosive pass rate and yards per target). LIB FBS average.
-2.5 LIB advantage โ 6-point index gap over Ball State (yards per carry, line yards and rush EPA). LIB Below average.
-2.9 LIB advantage โ 7-point index gap over Ball State (line yards against stuff rate). LIB FBS average.
-1.3 LIB advantage โ 3-point index gap over Ball State (pass-block win rate against pressure rate). LIB FBS average.
-5.0 LIB advantage โ 12-point index gap over Ball State (passing EPA against coverage efficiency). LIB FBS average.
-3.8 LIB advantage โ 9-point index gap over Ball State (pressure differential in the trenches). LIB FBS average.
-6.3 LIB advantage โ 15-point index gap over Ball State (coverage grade against target efficiency). LIB FBS average.
Projections use opponent-adjusted efficiency, SOS, and unit-level grades derived from live 2026 team data.