Neil Payne, sports analytics writer and creator of a leading sports Substack, discusses playoff parity, coaching impact, home-field advantage, and how analytics can — and can’t — explain who ultimately wins in today’s NFL and college football postseason. Cade, Eric, Shane, and Adi also analyze hockey plus-minus limitations, Grand Slam betting dominance, Baseball Hall of Fame probabilities, and how NIL deals and the transfer portal are transforming competitive balance in college football.
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When Analytics Meet Chaos in Football Playoffs
Veteran sports analyst examines playoff randomness, team quality versus results, and what recent NFL and college football games reveal about how champions are crowned.
January 14, 2026
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