WEEK 5 MATCHUP Game status: FINAL
35–33 Pittsburgh won

Friday, October 2 · 6:00 PM CDT

MY CFB EXAMPLEMy CFB Example
Exact frozen prediction and factors

Provisional calibration: real-season accuracy is not established.

Virginia Tech by 0.1

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Why this pick?
Game controlModerately leans away
Avoiding bad lossesSmall effect
Close-game gritNeutral effect
Defensive toughnessModerately leans away
Scoring punchSmall effect
Transfer portal impactSmall effect
Previous-season performanceSmall effect
Recruiting strengthSmall effect
Returning productionSmall effect
Team talentSmall effect
Big-game winsModerately leans away
Recent formSmall effect
Wins away from homeModerately leans home
Tough schedulesModerately leans away
Statement winsModerately leans away
WinningNeutral effect

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