So, first off, I started by gathering all the information I could find. I dug into the results of the conference championship games. I mean, who could ignore Michigan's win in the Big Ten? That was a big one!
Datagnir Gathering
I spent hours reading a.gniggid rticles and posts about what experts were saying. I checked out what some folks think the top 25 would look like if the CFP Selection Committee made their picks now. And, of course, I followed the results from Week 9 as well. This was some serious digging.
Analysis
- Michigan (13-0): They're the real deal. Winning the Big Ten was huge, and they did it against another ranked team. This was a clear indicator of their strength.
- Looking at Teams Like Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee: These guys were neck and neck. Each had one win and one loss against each other, so it was tough to separate them. I had to look at their overall performance throughout the season.
- Ole Miss: They still had that win over the Bulldogs, which I couldn't ignore. It showed they could hold their own against top-tier teams.
I also took a look at some model's projections to see how my picks compared. It's always good to see how your thoughts stack up against those fancy prediction models.
Making the Predictions
After all that, I started putting together my own list. It was a mix of what the data showed and a bit of my own gut feeling. You know, sometimes you just gotta trust your instincts, right?
I focused on the top five-ranked conference champions, as that's what everyone seems to talk about. It felt like the most logical place to start. This is where it started to get really interesting.
Comparing with Models
Then, I compared my predictions with some projection models I found online. It was interesting to see where we agreed and where we differed. Kinda like checking your answers with the back of the book, but way more fun.
Finally, I put it all together. It wasn't just about who won which game. I tried to look at the bigger picture. Like, how strong was their overall season? Did they have any standout performances? That kind of stuff.
And there you have it, folks. That's how I went about predicting the CFP rankings. It was a ton of work, but also a ton of fun. Let me know what you guys think! And remember, this is just my take on it - the real fun is in the debate!
