The Fading Allure of Predictions: College Football's Playoff Projections The college football season has entered its second week, with a barrage of predictions for the upcoming playoffs dominating the airwaves.
Despite their ubiquity, these projections are often as elusive as ever in terms of accuracy. Several factors contribute to the annual ritual of projecting winners.
The sheer number of games played each week leaves coaches and analysts with a limited window to assess team performance before making their picks. This condensed timeframe allows for errors in judgment.