WEEK 3 MATCHUP
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Game status: FINAL
42–35 USC won

Saturday, September 19 · 2:30 PM CDT

MY CFB EXAMPLEMy CFB Example
Exact frozen prediction and factors

Provisional calibration: real-season accuracy is not established.

USC by 8.1

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Why this pick?
Game controlModerately leans away
Avoiding bad lossesModerately leans away
Close-game gritAway data unavailable
Defensive toughnessModerately leans away
Scoring punchModerately leans away
Transfer portal impactSmall effect
Previous-season performanceSmall effect
Recruiting strengthModerately leans away
Returning productionSmall effect
Team talentSmall effect
Big-game winsModerately leans away
Recent formModerately leans away
Wins away from homeSmall effect
Tough schedulesSmall effect
Statement winsModerately leans away
WinningStrongly leans away

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