Composite projection engine
Matchup Simulator
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.
+1.3 COLO advantage — 3-point index gap over Oklahoma State (passing EPA per play, completion rate and yards per attempt). COLO FBS average.
+1.3 COLO advantage — 3-point index gap over Oklahoma State (explosive pass rate and yards per target). COLO FBS average.
+2.5 COLO advantage — 6-point index gap over Oklahoma State (yards per carry, line yards and rush EPA). COLO FBS average.
+1.7 COLO advantage — 4-point index gap over Oklahoma State (line yards against stuff rate). COLO FBS average.
+3.8 COLO advantage — 9-point index gap over Oklahoma State (pass-block win rate against pressure rate). COLO FBS average.
+1.3 COLO advantage — 3-point index gap over Oklahoma State (passing EPA against coverage efficiency). COLO FBS average.
+2.9 COLO advantage — 7-point index gap over Oklahoma State (pressure differential in the trenches). COLO Above average.
+2.1 COLO advantage — 5-point index gap over Oklahoma State (coverage grade against target efficiency). COLO FBS average.
Projections use opponent-adjusted efficiency, SOS, and unit-level grades derived from live 2026 team data.