FEI ratings are out-Michigan #3
Offense, defense, and overall(preseason finally dropped out) ratings were just posted and they have Michigan 3rd overall behind Clemson and Alabama. Interestingly, the offense is ranked 3rd nationally while the defense is ranked 4th. The defense seems to be dragged down by being ranked 96th in turnover rate while early every other component is top 5. The offense is top 20 in all categories across the board which leads to a higher composite.
Overall, a bunch of differences from S&P+ and some rankings don't pass the eye test.
October 18th, 2016 at 3:17 PM ^
turnover ON DOWNS rate. Also, I don't think these advanced metrics account for having your second-string defense on the field to start Q3.
October 18th, 2016 at 9:33 PM ^
Some of them do by ignoring stats when you are up by 2+ touchdowns, can't recall which ones do and if it's always down by 2+ TDs or just second half or 4th Q. But they do try to remove garbage time.
October 18th, 2016 at 8:37 PM ^