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College Football’s Playoff Race Is More Open Than You Think

ABOUT THE EPISODE
Which college football teams have the clearest path to the playoff, and which ones are being overrated?

Bill Connelly, ESPN staff writer and creator of SP+, uses simulations, power ratings, schedule strength, and roster analysis to preview the college football season. He breaks down the SEC and Big Ten, the impact of transfer-heavy rosters, teams with the most upside, and why the playoff race could be more unpredictable than preseason expectations suggest.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? Moneyball Highlights explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

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