Composite projection engine
Matchup Simulator
Color clash detected — Coastal Carolina 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.
+4.2 CCU advantage — 10-point index gap over Delaware (passing EPA per play, completion rate and yards per attempt). CCU FBS average.
+4.6 CCU advantage — 11-point index gap over Delaware (explosive pass rate and yards per target). CCU FBS average.
+2.9 CCU advantage — 7-point index gap over Delaware (yards per carry, line yards and rush EPA). CCU Below average.
Even matchup — both units index the same
+2.9 CCU advantage — 7-point index gap over Delaware (pass-block win rate against pressure rate). CCU Below average.
+6.3 CCU advantage — 15-point index gap over Delaware (passing EPA against coverage efficiency). CCU FBS average.
+3.8 CCU advantage — 9-point index gap over Delaware (pressure differential in the trenches). CCU FBS average.
+0.8 CCU advantage — 2-point index gap over Delaware (coverage grade against target efficiency). CCU Below average.
Projections use opponent-adjusted efficiency, SOS, and unit-level grades derived from live 2026 team data.