Since 1993, the computer has
picked the winner in 74.7% of games played.
In 10 BCS seasons, the preseason forecast has picked 10 BCS title game participants. |
Season Preview: Now In Progress
Our much-anticipated annual Season Preview
is in development. Between now and the opening game kick-off, CFP will present a multitude of valuable
information to help you get ready for another season of college football. The focal point is our exclusive CCR Top 120,
and team schedules predicted computer point differentials of each game. We also provide projections of every conference
title game matchup, conference winners, major bowl matchups, the BCS Title Game pairing and the National Champion.
Our huge Season Preview also presents conference previews, awards watch lists, preseason conference polls from the coaches
and media, fan polls, and more
During the season, the schedules and picks are updated as the computer adjusts its forecast based on the actual results.
Updated rankings and picks are presented each week of the season, as well as pregame and post-game analysis.
Return to this page frequently for updates as our 2008 Season Preview is unveiled. |
MAJOR BOWL PROJECTIONS |
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CONGROVE COMPUTER RANKINGS |
2008 PROJECTED FINAL REGULAR SEASON TOP 120 |
The Congrove Computer Rankings (CCR) forecasted the exact national
title match-up in 1993, 1998 and 2005. It has picked at least one of the national title game contestants 11 times in
its 15-year history (1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007).
The team it picked to win the title has played in the title game seven times
(1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005), and won the title three times (1993, 1998, 1999).
2008 Projected Final Regular Season CCR Top 120
2008 Preseason Rankings Comparison
2008 Opening Day CCR Top 120 (Still To Come)
2007 Final CCR Top 119 |
COMPUTER RANKINGS and NATIONAL TITLES |
Here is a year-by-year
look at how the computer has fared with its' preseason national title picks beginning with 1993, the first year
of the Congrove Computer Rankings.
Computer Rankings and National Titles |
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CONFERENCE PREVIEWS |
2008 ACC PREVIEW |
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2008 BIG EAST PREVIEW |
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2008 BIG 10 PREVIEW |
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2008 BIG 12 PREVIEW |
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2008 CUSA PREVIEW |
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2008 INDEPENDENTS PREVIEW |
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2008 MAC PREVIEW |
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2008 MWC PREVIEW |
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2008 PAC-10 PREVIEW |
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2008 SEC PREVIEW |
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2008 SUN BELT PREVIEW |
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2008 WAC PREVIEW |
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OTHER STUFF |
2008 PROJECTED STANDINGS |
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2008 BOWL SCHEDULE |
See how the conference title races
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2008 Projected Standings |
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Each of the 32 bowl games played
at the end of the 2007 season have been renewed, and two have been added.
2008 Bowl Schedule |
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