Composite projection engine
Matchup Simulator
Color clash detected — Houston 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.
-2.5 TTU advantage — 6-point index gap over Houston (passing EPA per play, completion rate and yards per attempt). TTU Above average.
-1.3 TTU advantage — 3-point index gap over Houston (explosive pass rate and yards per target). TTU FBS average.
-2.5 TTU advantage — 6-point index gap over Houston (yards per carry, line yards and rush EPA). TTU Above average.
-2.1 TTU advantage — 5-point index gap over Houston (line yards against stuff rate). TTU FBS average.
-2.9 TTU advantage — 7-point index gap over Houston (pass-block win rate against pressure rate). TTU Above average.
-3.8 TTU advantage — 9-point index gap over Houston (passing EPA against coverage efficiency). TTU Above average.
-3.8 TTU advantage — 9-point index gap over Houston (pressure differential in the trenches). TTU Above average.
-2.5 TTU advantage — 6-point index gap over Houston (coverage grade against target efficiency). TTU FBS average.
Projections use opponent-adjusted efficiency, SOS, and unit-level grades derived from live 2026 team data.