MATCHUP PROJECTION
Week 2 · Ohio State at Texas · September 12, 2026
The Model projects Texas by 1.4 points, virtually identical to the market line of Texas -1.5. The model therefore sees no meaningful ATS edge in either direction. Texas owns home-field advantage, but Ohio State enters Austin after an exceptionally efficient offensive performance in Week 1. With only one game of 2026 data available, the matchup analytics remain highly volatile.
SEC EFFICIENCY
SEC teams by national FBS efficiency after Week 6
POSTGAME ANALYTICS
September 19, 2026
Texas didn't deliver the offensive fireworks many expected, but the Longhorn defense made sure there was never much doubt about the outcome. UTSA managed just a 23.0% success rate, converted only 9.1% of its third downs, and failed to find the end zone. The Longhorns also won the turnover battle and generated more havoc, while their offense produced 3.75 points per scoring opportunity compared to UTSA's 1.48. It wasn't always pretty offensively, but Texas controlled the game where it mattered most. Three games, three wins, and another strong showing from Muschamp's defense.
ADVANCED POWER RATINGS
70% performance · 30% roster talent · Updated through Week 6
| RK | TEAM | OFF | DEF | PERF | TALENT | BOK POWER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 100.0 | 97.1 | 98.5 | 92.0 | 96.6 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 93.4 | 92.7 | 93.1 | 96.4 | 94.1 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 97.8 | 87.6 | 92.7 | 97.1 | 94.0 |
| 4 | Georgia | 99.3 | 75.2 | 87.2 | 99.3 | 90.8 |
| 5 | Utah | 96.4 | 92.0 | 94.2 | 67.2 | 86.1 |
| 6 | BYU | 87.6 | 86.9 | 87.2 | 81.8 | 85.6 |
| 7 | Indiana | 97.1 | 97.8 | 97.4 | 57.7 | 85.5 |
| 8 | Oregon | 92.7 | 65.7 | 79.2 | 98.5 | 85.0 |
| 9 | Alabama | 95.6 | 61.3 | 78.5 | 97.8 | 84.3 |
| 10 | Texas Tech | 65.0 | 95.6 | 80.3 | 85.4 | 81.8 |
| 11 | Iowa | 79.6 | 83.9 | 81.8 | 78.1 | 80.7 |
| 12 | New Mexico | 98.5 | 94.2 | 96.4 | 40.1 | 79.5 |
| 13 | Tennessee | 62.0 | 85.4 | 73.7 | 92.7 | 79.4 |
| 14 | Nebraska | 75.9 | 78.1 | 77.0 | 84.7 | 79.3 |
| 15 | UCLA | 83.9 | 83.2 | 83.6 | 68.6 | 79.1 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 68.6 | 89.8 | 79.2 | 77.4 | 78.6 |
| 17 | LSU | 91.2 | 49.6 | 70.4 | 94.9 | 77.8 |
| 18 | Missouri | 69.3 | 80.3 | 74.8 | 83.9 | 77.6 |
| 19 | Northwestern | 83.2 | 93.4 | 88.3 | 51.1 | 77.2 |
| 20 | Texas | 46.7 | 84.7 | 65.7 | 100.0 | 76.0 |
| 21 | James Madison | 89.8 | 96.4 | 93.1 | 35.8 | 75.9 |
| 22 | Pittsburgh | 67.9 | 88.3 | 78.1 | 67.9 | 75.0 |
| 23 | Houston | 81.0 | 67.9 | 74.5 | 70.1 | 73.1 |
| 24 | Arizona | 80.3 | 79.6 | 79.9 | 52.6 | 71.7 |
| 25 | Penn State | 63.5 | 67.2 | 65.3 | 86.1 | 71.6 |
BOK POWER RATINGS

