Quick note: apologies to all STP readers for the “By the Numbers” segment being absent all of college basketball season. I’m not trying to make excuses, but work has been extremely busy and my dad is fighting stage four cancer (he is going to win but I would still appreciate your prayers!). I’ve got time […]
By the Numbers: Texas Tech Season Outlook (Game 7)
This week, we’ve all been glued to the latest updates and numbers, trying to figure out who the winner will be. And of course I’m talking about what the analytics say about Texas Tech’s battle for the saddle with TCU. ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) Team National Rank FPI Big 12 Title Odds (%) Oklahoma […]
By the Numbers: Texas Tech Season Outlook (Week 4)
What a gut punch last Saturday was. I don’t want to talk about it. Texas Tech might have gained a tad bit of respect from the analytical models for playing a highly ranked team so close. Let’s see what they have to say headed into tomorrow’s bout with Kansas State. ESPN Football Power Index […]
By the Numbers: Texas Tech Season Outlook (Week 3)
We’re back from the bye with this week’s “By the Numbers.” Simply stated, the analytical models are extremely bearish on Texas Tech following the close call against Houston Baptist. Here’s what they have to say about the Red Raiders and the rest of the Big 12. ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) Team National Rank […]
By the Numbers: Texas Tech and Big 12 Outlook (Week 2)
With Week 0 and Week 1 now in the books, the various analytical models now have a sample size (albeit a small one) for each and every FBS team. As you’ll see, things have trended up for Texas Tech in most models after a convincing win over Montana State. Meanwhile, many of their Big 12 […]