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.
+0.4 COLO advantage โ 1-point index gap over TCU (passing EPA per play, completion rate and yards per attempt). COLO FBS average.
-0.4 TCU advantage โ 1-point index gap over Colorado (explosive pass rate and yards per target). TCU FBS average.
+0.8 COLO advantage โ 2-point index gap over TCU (yards per carry, line yards and rush EPA). COLO FBS average.
Even matchup โ both units index the same
-0.4 TCU advantage โ 1-point index gap over Colorado (pass-block win rate against pressure rate). TCU FBS average.
-1.7 TCU advantage โ 4-point index gap over Colorado (passing EPA against coverage efficiency). TCU FBS average.
+2.9 COLO advantage โ 7-point index gap over TCU (pressure differential in the trenches). COLO Above average.
+0.8 COLO advantage โ 2-point index gap over TCU (coverage grade against target efficiency). COLO FBS average.
Projections use opponent-adjusted efficiency, SOS, and unit-level grades derived from live 2026 team data.