(As one kind reader pointed out, the previous breakdown of FPI and SP+ rankings for the conference was Way. Too. Long. So today, I'll just cover one part and keep it relatively simple. Thanks for reading!)

Tracking Computer Predictions' Accuracy: an Intro

There are many computer-formula-based rankings out there to track the quality and success of college football teams. Two of the main ones – both of which are now part of ESPN's resources – are the Football Power Index (FPI) and Bill Conley's SP+; they track (and rank) teams' quality overall, as well as for offense, defense, and special teams.