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.
+4.2 OU advantage โ 10-point index gap over Michigan (passing EPA per play, completion rate and yards per attempt). OU Top 25 level.
+4.2 OU advantage โ 10-point index gap over Michigan (explosive pass rate and yards per target). OU Top 25 level.
-0.8 MICH advantage โ 2-point index gap over Oklahoma (yards per carry, line yards and rush EPA). MICH Above average.
-1.3 MICH advantage โ 3-point index gap over Oklahoma (line yards against stuff rate). MICH Above average.
-0.4 MICH advantage โ 1-point index gap over Oklahoma (pass-block win rate against pressure rate). MICH Above average.
+1.7 OU advantage โ 4-point index gap over Michigan (passing EPA against coverage efficiency). OU Top 25 level.
+3.4 OU advantage โ 8-point index gap over Michigan (pressure differential in the trenches). OU Top 25 level.
+2.5 OU advantage โ 6-point index gap over Michigan (coverage grade against target efficiency). OU Above average.
Projections use opponent-adjusted efficiency, SOS, and unit-level grades derived from live 2026 team data.