Some interesting statistics. . .
I thought dykes was better than tedford in this matter, but maybe this is just a shift.
http://dataomaha.com/bigstory/sports/college-footballs-greatest-myth
Across the five major conferences, from 1996 through 2013, home teams won 56.5 percent of league games. There were a few ups and downs, but the rate was pretty steady.
Now look at 2014 and 2015, the two most balanced seasons in the 20-year span. Power Five home teams won just 50.8 percent. Their total record: 267-259.
2015: 52.3% (137-125)
2014: 49.2% (130-134)
In 2014, Pac-12 home teams went 21-33, the worst mark of any major conference in 20 years of study.
Here's what did change: From 2004 through 2011, home teams won 52 percent of close games (367-339). About what you'd expect, right?
Contrast that to 2012 through 2015, when home teams' win percentage in close games dropped to 41.6 percent (162-227).
I thought dykes was better than tedford in this matter, but maybe this is just a shift.
http://dataomaha.com/bigstory/sports/college-footballs-greatest-myth
Across the five major conferences, from 1996 through 2013, home teams won 56.5 percent of league games. There were a few ups and downs, but the rate was pretty steady.
Now look at 2014 and 2015, the two most balanced seasons in the 20-year span. Power Five home teams won just 50.8 percent. Their total record: 267-259.
2015: 52.3% (137-125)
2014: 49.2% (130-134)
In 2014, Pac-12 home teams went 21-33, the worst mark of any major conference in 20 years of study.
Here's what did change: From 2004 through 2011, home teams won 52 percent of close games (367-339). About what you'd expect, right?
Contrast that to 2012 through 2015, when home teams' win percentage in close games dropped to 41.6 percent (162-227).
