ESPN (computer) LOVES US!!!!!

[Freak]

It would be interesting to look back over the last 5-10 years to see how accurate fpi predictions have been.

 

[walkenvol]

Wish there was a site that would let me bet on the under for both ND and Florida!

 

[BruisedOrange]

How do these rankings set up ESPN networks' early football schedule?

In other words, to what degree is this initial Top 20 of promotional value for games in the first 2-3 weeks that they'll be televising?

(I feel so bad asking such a cynical question of such a fine network.)

 

[McDad]

It would be interesting to look back over the last 5-10 years to see how accurate fpi predictions have been.

All released after spring ball but before Aug.
2023
1. Ohio State -- 31.5
2. Alabama -- 28.2
3. Georgia -- 27.4
4. LSU -- 22.1
5. Texas -- 21.9
6. Michigan -- 21.4
7. USC -- 19.9
8. Clemson -- 19.4
9. Notre Dame -- 18.4
10. Penn State -- 17.5
11. Oklahoma -- 16.9
12. Tennessee -- 15.2
13. Oregon -- 15.0
13. Florida State -- 15.0
15. Utah -- 14.9
16. Ole Miss -- 13.4
17. TCU -- 13.0
18. Florida -- 12.7
18. Texas A&M -- 12.7
20. Wisconsin -- 12.3
21. Washington -- 11.8
22. Texas Tech -- 10.8
23. Baylor -- 10.7
24. Oregon State -- 10.5
25. North Carolina -- 10.2

2022

1. Alabama(28.9) | 11.3 – 1.5
2. Ohio State (28.3) | 11.8 – 1.0
3. Georgia (27.4) | 11.6 – 1.3
4. Clemson (23.2) | 11.1 – 1.6
5. Notre Dame (17.5) | 9.1 – 2.9
6. Texas (17.4) | 9.4 – 3.2
7. Michigan (16.5) | 9.5 – 2.6
8. Oklahoma (15.6) | 9.1 – 3.4
9. Pittsburgh (14.6) | 9.6 – 2.8
10. Auburn (13.9) | 7.4 – 4.6
11. LSU (13.9) | 7.7 – 4.4
12. Penn State (13.6) | 8.3 – 3.8
13. Oklahoma State (13.0) | 8.5 – 3.8
14. Texas A&M (12.8) | 7.5 – 4.6
15. Utah(12.7) | 9.3 – 3.2
16. Michigan State (12.4) | 8.0 – 4.1
17. Ole Miss (12.3) | 7.7 – 4.3
18. Miami (12.3) | 8.5 – 3.8
19. Baylor (12.0) | 7.9 – 4.3
20. Kentucky (11.2) | 8.0 – 4.0
21. Wisconsin (11.0) | 8.2 – 4.1
22. North Carolina (10.9) | 8.1 – 4.1
23. Oregon (10.2) | 8.6 – 4.1
24. Mississippi State (9.9) | 6.4 – 5.6
25. Florida (9.9) | 7.1 – 5.0

2021 (getting harder to find, best I could do).

1. Alabama
2. Oklahoma
3. Clemson
4. Iowa State
5. Ohio State
6. Texas A&M
7. Georgia
8. Mississippi State
9. Oklahoma State
10. Penn State