Inside Our College Football Playoff Predictor Model
Summary
Alex Vigderman and James Weaver discuss SIS’s new college football playoff predictor model, which combines team metrics and player-level data to simulate season outcomes. They explain how the system handles depth chart changes and uses committee rankings to project the final 12-team field. The hosts also share anecdotes from a recent company golf outing and outline plans to refine the model’s accuracy for future broadcasts.
Topics discussed
Intro and company golf outing recap
Overview of the college football playoff prediction model
Player vs. team metrics and injury handling
Simulating playoff selection and committee behavior
Model limitations, future improvements, and outro
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