Historical Data Analysis

Historical Data Analysis

Explore decades of college football history with comprehensive historical data and analysis tools.

Available Historical Data

Game Results

• Scores from 2000-present (complete)
• Box scores from 2010-present
• Play-by-play from 2014-present (select games)
• Drive data from 2015-present

Team Statistics

• Traditional stats from 2000-present
• Advanced metrics from 2014-present
• Season-by-season team performance
• All-time records and milestones

Rankings History

• AP Poll from 2000-present (complete)
• Coaches Poll from 2000-present
• BCS Rankings 1998-2013
• CFP Rankings 2014-present

Accessing Historical Data

Multiple ways to explore history:

• Team Pages: History tab on team profiles
• Head-to-Head: Historical matchup results
• Season Explorer: Browse any past season
• Search: Find specific games or seasons

Historical Comparisons

Compare across different eras:

• Team performance year-over-year
• Coach records and tenures
• Conference strength over time
• Championship dynasties
• Player career trajectories

Trend Analysis

Identify long-term trends:

• Offensive Evolution: Scoring trends over decades
• Conference Dominance: Power shifts
• Recruiting Impact: Class rankings vs. success
• Coaching Changes: Impact on program

All-Time Records

View program milestones:

• Best seasons (wins, scoring, etc.)
• Championship history
• Bowl game records
• Rivalry game records
• Longest streaks

Head-to-Head History

Deep dive into matchup history:

• All-time series record
• Game results by decade
• Average scoring
• Home/away splits
• Neutral site results
• Streaks and patterns

Historical Betting Data

• Closing lines from 2010-present
• ATS records historical
• Over/Under trends
• Line movement patterns

Using Historical Data

For Predictions

• Identify historical patterns
• Understand rivalry dynamics
• Coaching tendencies
• Long-term program trajectories

For Context

• Evaluate current teams vs. history
• Championship caliber benchmarks
• Historical upset patterns

Data Exports

Download historical data:

• CSV exports for analysis
• Custom date ranges
• Filtered by team, conference, etc.
• Use in your own spreadsheets