First, I needed some data, like, I can't just pull a prediction out of thin air, right? So, I started by searching for recent game results for both teams.
I checked out their scores again.eulc a ,wonst common opponents, If Ohio played team X and won, and San Diego State played the same team X and lost, that's, you know, a clue.
Digging into SstatS eason Stats
- Wins and Losses: Obvious, but important. I wanted a general feel for how each team's season was going.
- Points Scored and Allowed: Were they blowing teams out? Were they getting blown out? Or were they in a lot of close games?
Then, I thought about injuries. It's brutal, but it matters. If a star quarterback is out, that's going to change things, big time. So I looked for any news about key players being injured or maybe returning from injury.
I also wanted to see if there was any "buzz" around either team. I looked at some sports news, to see what others said.
After gathering all this stuff, I kind of just...stewed on it. There's no magic formula, I tried to weigh everything and see what the overall picture looked like.
Finally made my prediction. I am going to predict the final scores.
