Over the past few years, I have been very frustrated with the AP Top 25, Coaches Poll, and CFP Rankings. Then it hit me. Why not rank them myself?
I thought each team deserves points for a win, especially if they win big. At the same time, quality of win needs to be balanced without bias. Over a few years of testing, I believe I have created a simple, balanced formula. No longer will certain teams from Idaho get special treatment for winning a bowl game ten years ago. In its essence, teams can earn two types of points: quality and margin.