Conference Rankings

Choose Your Analysis Model

Explore six different analytical models for ranking and comparing college football conferences. Each model provides unique insights into conference strength, depth, and competitive dynamics.

Average vs Median Analysis

Compare average and median team scores to understand conference distribution patterns and competitive balance.

Purpose: Identify top-heavy, balanced, or deep conferences

Key Features:

Conference Classification
Competitive Balance
Distribution Analysis
Gap Metrics
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Conference Depth Score

Measure conference quality through depth rather than just top-end talent using elite unit density and floor scores.

Purpose: Evaluate overall conference strength and depth

Key Features:

Elite Unit Density
Floor Scores
Quality Tiers
Depth Rating
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Conference Synergy Index

Evaluate how well conferences develop talent and prepare teams for national success through cross-pollination.

Purpose: Assess talent development and championship preparation

Key Features:

Cross-Pollination Score
Big 5 Development
Style Diversity
Championship Readiness
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Championship Probability

Weight teams by their realistic chance of winning their conference title to determine expected champion quality.

Purpose: Predict conference championship outcomes

Key Features:

Title Probabilities
Expected Champion Rating
Contender Count
Competitiveness Index
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Position Group Dominance

Rank conferences by their strength in each individual position group and overall Big 5 dominance.

Purpose: Identify positional strengths across conferences

Key Features:

Position Rankings
Big 5 Composite
Specialty Awards
Game-Breaking Talent
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Conference Tiers & Multipliers

Classify conferences into performance tiers and apply appropriate scaling based on team quality distribution.

Purpose: Systematic conference tier classification

Key Features:

Tier Classification
Weighted Scoring
Development Trajectory
Quality Distribution
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About Conference Analysis Models

Each analytical model provides unique insights into conference strength, depth, and competitive dynamics using different methodologies and metrics.

Available Models

Currently featuring Average vs Median Analysis and Conference Depth Score with additional models in development.

Real-Time Data

All models use live GPI calculations with position rankings across 8 groups for up-to-date analysis.

Methodology

Data Source: Real-time GPI (Greyzone Power Index) calculations using position rankings across 8 groups

Position Groups: QB, RB, WR, OL, DL, LB, DB, ST with sophisticated synergy calculations

Scope: Power 4 conferences (SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC) with complete team analysis

Updates: Rankings refresh in real-time based on latest team data and position adjustments