Ratings fitted through Week 8. Results through October 25.
Preseason roster reference: Experienced dual-threat quarterback and nine returning starters balance a lower-rated, high-volume transfer class.
MPR #55Projected Wins #62Big 12 MPR #12Ratings through Week 8 · Outlook October 25
Matrix Power Rating3.9National #55
Projected Wins6.76National #62
Schedule Strength#64National SOS rank
Projected Offense25.4Remaining-schedule average
Projected Defense23.4Remaining-schedule average
Point Differential+2.0Projected per game
Week 8 Model Update
Model Response
Moved Up
The Week 8 review is complete. This panel shows the rating change and its football context.
Week-over-Week MPR2.65 → 3.88+1.23 MPR
Rank#58 → #55+3 spots
Projected Wins5.77 → 6.76Week 9 refresh
SEASON STRENGTH UPDATE
Beat BYU 39–31. The opponent-adjusted season fit moves power +1.2 points; unit inputs are retained.
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Outcome Range
Season Distribution
Completed results through October 25 are fixed. Remaining-game probabilities use the ratings fitted through Week 8.
Current Season OutlookResults through October 25
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The gold bar is the current mode (7 wins). Each remaining game is treated independently; shared rating uncertainty is not included. Bars below 0.05% are omitted.
Season Market Reference · 2026-08-08
Current Forecast / Preseason Quote
The August 8 quote is retained for comparison. This gap is not a current betting recommendation and does not define team strength.
Preseason Posted Total5.5
Preseason Effective Market5.72
Current Win-Total Gap+1.04
Quote StatusReference only
Game by Game
2026 Schedule Matrix
Upcoming games use season-strength ratings after Week 8. Completed results retain their original pregame Matrix forecast.
Week 8 closeout is complete. Season-win market comparisons retain the August 8 quote vintage; they are reference comparisons. Season-win distributions condition on played results and use independent remaining-game probabilities.
Active net power 3.88 = OFF 24.42 − DEF 21.78 + ST -0.04 + legacy residual 0.00 + season adjustment 1.28. Sigma 2.21.
