Calculated Risk: CFB By the Numbers

Will Championship Week create chaos or clarity?

it's championship week, which means there are trophies to be hoisted, CFB berths to clinch, and bowl destinations to finalize. Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford break down the full championship week slate through the lens of the T Shoe Index and the KFord Ratings to give you the best analytical perspective on these matchups. What do the numbers have to say about underdog Alabama taking on the 2x defending champs? Who will survive and likely give the Pac 12 a CFP berth between Washington and Oregon? Find out on this episode of Calculated Risk: CFB by the Numbers on SaturdayGlory.com

Week 13 Recap: So close to total chaos

In this episode of Calculated Risk, Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford briefly recap what transpired across a nearly-chaotic rivalry week in college football, and discuss where teams' résumés stand heading into conference championship weekend. KFord's Most Deserving Rankings still have Ohio State in the top 4, while the T Shoe Index dropped the Buckeyes to number 6, needing quite a bit of help this weekend for a backdoor playoff spot. What happens if both Alabama and Texas finish as 11-1 conference champions with only 1 playoff spot to fill? There are a lot of scenarios that will all play out in the next 5 days, and Tyler and Kelley have you covered, breaking them all down through the analytical lens.

Week 13 Preview: Rivalry Week is finally here

It's finally here: Rivalry Week. Join Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford as they break down the biggest, most impactful matchups of this highly-anticipated week. Get analysis from the numbers perspective on The Game, the Iron Bowl, the Apple Cup, the Civil War, and the rest of the rivalries duking it out this weekend. Some are playing for bragging rights, some are playing for conference title implications, and some are playing to ruin their rival's season. It's the best week of the year, so get the best analytical breakdowns on Calculated Risk: CFB by the Numbers on SaturdayGlory.com.

Despite chalk at the top, week 12 had intrigue

The SEC/FCS invitational week is behind us, and all eyes are on rivalry week. But first, Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford break down how week 12 impacted power ratings and résumé rankings, which gives a good preview of what the CFP committee might do and/or think regarding the teams at the top, based on the metrics. The headliner this week was Washington going into Corvallis and coming out with a résumé-boosting win that has propelled them up the rankings. Hear where the latest rankings stand heading into the highly-anticipated week 13 from the experts, only on Calculated Risk: CFB by the Numbers, on SaturdayGlory.com.

Week 12 could shape up conference championship game match-ups

Rivalry Week is almost upon us, but first, we have an appetizing slate of college football games that could have major ramifications on the College Football Playoff and some conference title games. Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford break down Washington's trip to Corvallis to take on Oregon State, Tennessee looking to bounce back against #1 Georgia, and SMU and Memphis battling it out at the Liberty Bowl to keep AAC conference title hopes alive. Plus, the guys discuss whether Ohio State is in a look-ahead spot against Minnesota, Clemson hosting UNC and James Madison looking to stay undefeated while College Gameday is in town. Get all of that and more only on Calculated Risk: CFB by the Numbers on SaturdayGlory.com.