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.
+8.4 COLO advantage โ 20-point index gap over Ball State (passing EPA per play, completion rate and yards per attempt). COLO FBS average.
+6.7 COLO advantage โ 16-point index gap over Ball State (explosive pass rate and yards per target). COLO FBS average.
+7.6 COLO advantage โ 18-point index gap over Ball State (yards per carry, line yards and rush EPA). COLO FBS average.
+6.7 COLO advantage โ 16-point index gap over Ball State (line yards against stuff rate). COLO FBS average.
+7.6 COLO advantage โ 18-point index gap over Ball State (pass-block win rate against pressure rate). COLO FBS average.
+8.0 COLO advantage โ 19-point index gap over Ball State (passing EPA against coverage efficiency). COLO FBS average.
+8.0 COLO advantage โ 19-point index gap over Ball State (pressure differential in the trenches). COLO Above average.
+8.0 COLO advantage โ 19-point index gap over Ball 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.