You can find so many ranking systems and predictive algorithms for sports. Some are fairly reliable, while others aren’t. The beauty of sports, though, is that computers or formulas mean nothing once a game begins.
But some systems can be good for measuring progress and potential, and one of those is the S&P+.
Predicting the Future
Created by Bill Connelly, this system doesn’t care what a team’s record is. Thy system is designed to compare a team’s production (offense, defense, and special teams) against what they’re expected to produce. When a team outproduces expectations, they move up the rankings.