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Where Gators rank in ESPN’s final FPI update, plus efficiency ratings

Here are the final numbers for Florida according to ESPN’s FPI. Surprisingly, they are pretty bullish in comparison to others.

ESPN published its final Football Power Index along with other related data for the college football landscape, including the Florida Gators, following the Michigan Wolverines‘ 34-13 triumph over the Washington Huskies in the College Football Playoff Championship Game on Monday,

The FPI was developed by ESPN in 2013 to measure each team’s overall strength and predict results throughout the season. As the schedule progressed, the data was used to determine a team’s FPI ranking from the games played while also predicting the outcomes for each future matchup.

Take a look below at ESPN’s final FPI numbers and other data for Florida football now that the 2023 campaign is officially finalized.

Ranking all 32 NFL teams (including the Saints) by playoff probability

Ranking all 32 NFL teams (including the long-shot New Orleans Saints) by playoff probability going into Week 17:

Derek Carr and Dennis Allen haven’t exactly guided the New Orleans Saints to the playoffs. They’re facing elimination from the postseason altogether on Sunday; a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would put the NFC South out of reach, and a couple of other games’ results could put the final nails in their coffin.

ESPN’s NFL Football Power Index gives the Saints a 10.9% chance of reaching the playoffs going into Week 17. If New Orleans can’t win the NFC South, they’ll need both the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks to lose out in the final two weeks so they can get that seventh wild-card spot. It isn’t very likely.

Here’s where the Saints rank among the rest of the league per ESPN’s playoff percentages:

ESPN’s FPI ranking plus other data after regular season end for Florida

Take a look at the FPI numbers at the end of the Florida Gators’ 2023 campaign.

ESPN updated its Football Power Index along with other related data for the college football landscape, including the Florida Gators, after the dust settled in Week 13. Some of the categories have expired now that the season is complete, leaving just a few rankings to review.

The FPI was developed by ESPN in 2013 to measure each team’s overall strength and predict results throughout the season. As the schedule progresses, the data used to determine a team’s FPI ranking will come from the games played while also predicting the outcomes for each future matchup.

Take a look below at ESPN’s FPI numbers and other data for Florida following its 5-7 season in 2023.

ESPN’s FPI ranking plus other data after Gators’ Week 11 loss to LSU

Here are ESPN’s FPI numbers following Florida’s Week 11 loss.

Florida football locked horns with the LSU Tigers last weekend in a matchup that turned into an offensive explosion. Unfortunately for the Gators, they were on the losing end of a historic outing by Heisman Trophy hopeful Jaydon Daniels.

Following the game, ESPN updated its Football Power Index along with other related data for the college football landscape, including the Orange and Blue. Once again, the program’s numbers saw some changes after the events that took place in Columbia, Missouri, last Saturday. Surprisingly, some for the better.

The FPI was developed by ESPN in 2013 to measure each team’s overall strength and predict results throughout the season. As the schedule progresses, the data used to determine a team’s FPI ranking will come from the games played while also predicting the outcomes for each future matchup.

Take a look below at ESPN’s FPI numbers and other data for Florida following its Week 11 loss at LSU.

ESPN’s FPI ranking plus other data after Gators’ Week 10 loss to Arkansas

Here are ESPN’s FPI numbers following Florida’s Week 10 loss.

Billy Napier and his Florida football program we delivered a serious blow last Saturday against the visiting Arkansas Razorbacks, who outlasted the Gators, 39-36, in overtime. It was the first SEC win of the season for the visitors and the first-ever win in the Swamp for the Hogs.

Following the game, ESPN updated its Football Power Index along with other related data for the college football landscape, including the Orange and Blue. As one might expect, the program’s numbers saw some changes after what was seen in Gainesville last Saturday.

The FPI was developed by ESPN in 2013 to measure each team’s overall strength and predict results throughout the season. As the schedule progresses, the data used to determine a team’s FPI ranking will come from the games played while also predicting the outcomes for each future matchup.

Take a look below at ESPN’s FPI numbers and other data for Florida following its Week 10 overtime loss to the Razorbacks.

Where Alabama ranks in ESPN’s Football Power Index entering Week 11

Where Alabama ranks in ESPN’s FPI entering Week 11

Week 10 of the college football season is now complete and [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama football team are fresh off their impressive 42-28 win over the LSU Tigers.

Now, it is time to see where Alabama ranks in ESPN’s Football Power Index entering Week 11.

According to ESPN, FPI is defined as “a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season. FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule. Ratings and projections update daily. FPI data from seasons prior to 2019 may not be complete.”

Let’s take a look at where Alabama currently stands!

ESPN FPI leaning in Penn State’s favor vs. Michigan

ESPN’s Football Power Index has swung in Penn State’s favor against Michigan, but Nittany Lions still face uphill battle for Big Ten title and College Football Playoff.

Penn State is preparing to host its biggest home game of the year when the two-time defending Big Ten champion Michigan Wolverines come to town on Saturday. Michigan will come in with a no. 2 ranking in the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 and is currently ranked no. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which will be updated Tuesday evening. The Wolverines have been blowing through every team in their path this season, doing what a heavy favorite has been expected to do against the competition Michigan has faced so far. And the Wolverines open as a solid road favorite this weekend in Happy Valley according to one sportsbook, but the ESPN Football Power Index is actually tipped ever so slightly in favor of Penn State.

As of Monday morning the week of the game, Penn State is being given a 50.7% chance of handing Michigan its first loss of the year. This is a reversal of fortune for Penn State with the ESPN metrics because the Nittany Lions were on the other end of the numbers a week ago. Perhaps all that was needed was a reason to believe in the Penn State offense again? A 51-15 victory at Maryland may have swayed the numbers back in Penn State’s favor.

Here is an updated look at Penn State’s FPI outlook from ESPN for each of its remaining three regular season games as well as some other projections for the Nittany Lions.

Notre Dame football’s chances of winning 10 games per ESPN FPI

The computers and formulas are liking the Irish more and more…

Notre Dame has just three games remaining in 2023’s regular season with the most challenging task coming Saturday at Clemson.  Sure, the Tigers are just 4-4 but do bring one of the nation’s more talented rosters and best home environments to battle.

At Fighting Irish Wire we gave our predictions to what happens in the game but now we check in on a source that uses straight statistical analysis, not feeling or opinion.

That source is ESPN’s Football Power Index which is updated on a weekly basis.  How does it feel about Notre Dame’s chances to win on Saturday following Clemson’s loss to North Carolina State?

And are the Irish a shoe-in for 10 wins this regular season, something they’d have to win out to accomplish?

Here is what ESPN FPI says about Notre Dame’s remaining slate.

ESPN’s FPI ranking plus other data after Gators’ Week 9 loss to UGA

Here are ESPN’s FPI numbers following Florida’s Week 9 loss.

Florida football experienced a humbling defeat at the hands of its more bitter rival, the Georgia Bulldogs, last weekend in a game that illustrated how much work Billy Napier and Co. have left to climb back up that hill.

Following the game, ESPN updated its Football Power Index along with other related data for the college football landscape, including the Orange and Blue. As one might expect, the program’s numbers fell across the board in a direct reflection of what was seen in Jacksonville last Saturday.

The FPI was developed by ESPN in 2013 to measure each team’s overall strength and predict results throughout the season. As the schedule progresses, the data used to determine a team’s FPI ranking will come from the games played while also predicting the outcomes for each future matchup.

Take a look below at ESPN’s FPI numbers and other data for Florida following its Week 9 loss to the top-ranked Bulldogs.

Where Alabama ranks in ESPN’s Football Power Index entering Week 10

Where Alabama ranks in ESPN’s FPI entering Week 10

Week 9 of the college football season is now complete and [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama football team are fresh off their bye week before they enter the Week 10 matchup against the LSU Tigers.

Now, it is time to see where Alabama ranks in ESPN’s Football Power Index entering Week 10.

According to ESPN, FPI is defined as “a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season. FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule. Ratings and projections update daily. FPI data from seasons prior to 2019 may not be complete.”

Let’s take a look at where Alabama currently stands!