Calculated Risk: CFB By the Numbers

Dec 01 2023 31 ep. 29 mins 1
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Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford have made names for themselves in the online analytics space with their college football power ratings (TShoe Index and KFord Ratings, respectively) and now they are putting their brains and their power ratings together for debate and discussion of college football from an analytical perspective. If you like to bet on college football or just like talking numbers, this is the show for you!

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Will Championship Week create chaos or clarity?

Dec 01 2023 32 mins  
it's championship week, which means there are trophies to be hoisted, CFB berths to clinch, and bowl destinations to finalize. Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford break down the full championship week slate through the lens of the T Shoe Index and the KFord Ratings to give you the best analytical perspective on these matchups. What do the numbers have to say about underdog Alabama taki

Week 13 Recap: So close to total chaos

Nov 27 2023 32 mins  
In this episode of Calculated Risk, Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford briefly recap what transpired across a nearly-chaotic rivalry week in college football, and discuss where teams' résumés stand heading into conference championship weekend. KFord's Most Deserving Rankings still have Ohio State in the top 4, while the T Shoe Index dropped the Buckeyes to number 6, needing quite a

Week 13 Preview: Rivalry Week is finally here

Nov 23 2023 32 mins  
It's finally here: Rivalry Week.Join Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford as they break down the biggest, most impactful matchups of this highly-anticipated week.Get analysis from the numbers perspective on The Game, the Iron Bowl, the Apple Cup, the Civil War, and the rest of the rivalries duking it out this weekend.Some are playing for bragging rights, some are playing for conference

Despite chalk at the top, week 12 had intrigue

Nov 20 2023 26 mins  
The SEC/FCS invitational week is behind us, and all eyes are on rivalry week. But first, Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford break down how week 12 impacted power ratings and résumé rankings, which gives a good preview of what the CFP committee might do and/or think regarding the teams at the top, based on the metrics. The headliner this week was Washington going into Corvallis and c

Week 12 could shape up conference championship game match-ups

Nov 16 2023 37 mins  
Rivalry Week is almost upon us, but first, we have an appetizing slate of college football games that could have major ramifications on the College Football Playoff and some conference title games.Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford break down Washington's trip to Corvallis to take on Oregon State, Tennessee looking to bounce back against #1 Georgia, and SMU and Memphis battling it out

Week 11 Recap: Are things getting any clearer?

Nov 13 2023 29 mins  
Week 11 of the college football season provided a little more clarity into which teams are rounding into form while others are holding on for dear life. Georgia, Michigan and Ohio State all had convincing wins and passed the "eye test", while Washington, Oregon and Florida State all survived scares to keep their CFP hopes alive. How did the ups and downs of the weekend affect the T

November crowns champions and who will step up in week 11?

Nov 09 2023 31 mins  
It's time for week 11 of the college football season, and Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford are back to break down the week's biggest matchups from the power rating perspective. What do the numbers have to say about the clash between Michigan and Penn State in Happy Valley? Can USC muster enough motivation to stay competitive against red-hot Oregon? Will Michael Penix and the Washing

Week 10 did not disappoint

Nov 09 2023 28 mins  
Week 10 was anticipated to be one of the most entertaining and impactful slates of the college football season and it did not disappoint. Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford are back on "Calculated Risk" to break down the impact of Alabama's statement win over LSU, Clemson's takedown of Notre Dame, Washington's survival in a shootout at USC and the rest of the week that was in college

Week 10 Preview

Nov 02 2023 33 mins  
With a loaded week 10 slate on deck, Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford break down the weekend's biggest matchups and give their predictions and analysis from the T Shoe Index and KFord Ratings, respectively. Can Alabama avoid CFP elimination at home against LSU? Will Texas keep its Big 12 and CFP hopes alive despite not having starting QB Quinn Ewers against a surging Kansas State te

Week 9 Recap

Oct 31 2023 36 mins  
In this episode of "Calculated Risk", Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford give an update on where teams stand after a tumultuous week 9 of the college football season that saw Oklahoma take its first loss, Washington look mortal for the second consecutive week, and Oregon throttle Utah at Rice-Eccles stadium in a rare home loss for the Utes. What effect did these results have from the