Analysis· 2024 · Talent vs development
Army outplayed Florida State by 104 spots — and barely anyone recruited them
Recruiting stars don't win games. Coaching, scheme and seasoned players close a gap this big.
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Analysis· 2024 · The record illusion
Five teams finished below .500 and were a whole lot better than that
A handful of teams in 2024 were flat-out better than their records say. Washington is the clearest case. The Huskies finished 5-7 and stayed home for the holid…
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Analysis· 2024 · The honest bar
Beating Vegas at the buzzer is nearly impossible
In betting, the number you really have to beat is the one the market settles on right before kickoff, the last and sharpest price after all the smart money has…
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