top of page
Writer's pictureLarryTheGM

My CFP Semifinals Predictions

I have delayed and wrestled with this CFP Semifinals predictions for weeks.


I disagree with my system for predicting these games. I am going to go with my system.


In the College Football Reference site there is a listing for the ratings of teams.


SRS

In this table is a column labeled SRS. CFR defines it as


SRS -- Simple Rating System; a rating that takes into account average point differential and strength of schedule. The rating is denominated in points above/below average, where zero is average.


As shown the four CFP teams are rated:

  • Rose Bowl

    • Michigan- 24.18

    • Alabama- 18.14

  • Sugar Bowl

    • Washington- 18.01

    • Texas- 21.33


For my system I ratio these two number for each game.


The ratios would be:

  • Rose Bowl

    • Michigan- 57.1%

    • Alabama- 42.9%

  • Sugar Bowl

    • Washington- 45.8%

    • Texas- 54.2%


I then multiple these by the Over/ Under numbers for the game.


The predicted scores are:

  • Rose Bowl- 45.5 Over/ Under

    • Michigan- 26

    • Alabama- 20

  • Sugar Bowl- 62.5 Over/ Under

    • Washington- 29

    • Texas- 34


So, there you have it. My official score predictions for the CFP Semifinals games today.


Personally, I think Alabama and Texas are going to win in blowouts. I just don't have any data to support that belief.


Support the Site


There are two opportunities for you to support the LarryTheGM website in 2024.

1. PayPal- Direct one time or monthly support


2. Patreon- become a member and get access to articles before those on the website.





96 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Comments


Post: Blog2_Post
bottom of page