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Analytics tells a unified story of how the Detroit Lions offense performed during and after the tenure of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. This episode also investigates the play calling of head coach Dan Campbell in 2025. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

Great coaches put their players in a position to succeed. Seattle coach Mike Macdonald does this with his pass rushers as the data shows a clear signal. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

For a game in Melbourne on Thursday night, the San Francisco 49ers traveled a week before the game while the Los Angeles Rams will fly out the day before. Dr. Cathy Goldstein of the University of Michigan, a sleep science expert, tells us which team made the right decision. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

The Power Rank's interception model has been profitable in betting props over the past three seasons. However, the model does not seem to explain Jalen Hurts even over a multi-year sample. This episode digs into the details behind Hurts but also Matt Stafford. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

The Miami Dolphins signed QB Malik Willis this off season, but it will be almost impossible to evaluate him because of the receivers he will work with. It gets even worse when you look at the secondary. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

Bill Connelly, the Godfather of college football analytics, writer for ESPN and author of multiple books, joins the show for a long, wide ranging conversation. Highlights include: 0:00 Intro 0:50 National championship contenders 16:44 The hidden reason why scoring is down in college football 22:24 Heisman 32:32 Fun teams to follow in the lower levels of college football 42:27 The future of college football 46:38 The Premier League Please check out Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football, Bill's latest book. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

While most NFL coordinators get promoted from another NFL coaching position, Chris O'Leary became the Chargers DC after a season at Western Michigan in 2025. This episode looks at how he elevated the program with players like Nadame Tucker and his prospects with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

After the fall out from the Brendan Sorsby scandal, Texas Tech will play the 2026 season with Will Hammond at QB. This episodes look at Hammond's performance last season and how a preseason model based on market win totals ranks Texas Tech.

Tej Seth makes the case for the Chicago Bears offense in 2026, a conversation from Bet Bash in Las Vegas.

Connor Allen, NFL player prop expert at 4for4 Bets, joins the show for a wide ranging conversation. Highlights include: 00:00 Intro 02:09 Detroit Lions 04:50 Offensive line play 12:34 Connor's prop betting process 18:00 NFL prop bet, Minnesota vs Pittsburgh 21:09 Indianapolis Colts 27:41 San Francisco Niners The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

Bill Connelly, the godfather of college football analytics and author of the new book Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football, joins the show for a wide ranging conversation. Highlights include: 00:00 Intro 00:51 His new book Forward Progress 03:47 Predicting the future of college football 13:36 Promotion and relegation 19:48 The quarterback situation in college football 29:32 Georgia at Tennessee 34:42 Florida at LSU The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

This ninth episode of The 2025 Preview Series first questions a primary national title contender before acknowledging that program may have reached a new level. Then it dissects a Big Ten team in which program history and NFL talent pull in opposite directions. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

The eighth episode of The 2025 Preview Series first looks the quarterback who might not sustain his 2024 performance, and what that implies for his team. Then the episode transitions to the quarterback and offense with a potentially high ceiling. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

Is it profitable to bet the under on all college football or NFL win totals? This seventh episode of The 2025 Preview Series gives the answer based on years of data and then discusses two NFL win totals. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

Quarterback Diego Pavia led Vanderbilt to an epic win over Alabama last season. However, the sixth episode of The 2025 Preview Series describes why interceptions could derail his plans to take over the state of Tennessee in 2025. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/