Bill Radjewski
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Bill Radjewski
@collegefootballdata.com
· Jul 12
📦 The CFBD Starter Pack is officially live!
Whether you're building models, dashboards, or just exploring data, this is your launchpad.
What’s inside + how to get it 👇
#cfb #cfbd #sportsanalytics
Whether you're building models, dashboards, or just exploring data, this is your launchpad.
What’s inside + how to get it 👇
#cfb #cfbd #sportsanalytics
CFBD Model Pick'em Week 13 Update
Congrats to @Bruhndon03 for taking the top spot this week!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @Bruhndon03
2. @collegefootballdata.com
2. u/NotSoSuperNerd
4. @johnbedwards.io
4. @redbyrd69.bsky.social
Congrats to @Bruhndon03 for taking the top spot this week!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @Bruhndon03
2. @collegefootballdata.com
2. u/NotSoSuperNerd
4. @johnbedwards.io
4. @redbyrd69.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
CFBD Model Pick'em Week 13 Update
Congrats to @Bruhndon03 for taking the top spot this week!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @Bruhndon03
2. @collegefootballdata.com
2. u/NotSoSuperNerd
4. @johnbedwards.io
4. @redbyrd69.bsky.social
Congrats to @Bruhndon03 for taking the top spot this week!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @Bruhndon03
2. @collegefootballdata.com
2. u/NotSoSuperNerd
4. @johnbedwards.io
4. @redbyrd69.bsky.social
Rivalry Week Elo Charts - UCLA vs USC
Tracking the trajectory of both programs, year by year. These programs have been on wildly diverging paths the past few seasons.
Tracking the trajectory of both programs, year by year. These programs have been on wildly diverging paths the past few seasons.
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Rivalry Week Elo Charts - UCLA vs USC
Tracking the trajectory of both programs, year by year. These programs have been on wildly diverging paths the past few seasons.
Tracking the trajectory of both programs, year by year. These programs have been on wildly diverging paths the past few seasons.
Rivalry Week Elo Charts - Alabama vs Auburn
Decade by decade. How the Iron Bowl powers have risen, dipped, and traded dominance across 100+ years.
Decade by decade. How the Iron Bowl powers have risen, dipped, and traded dominance across 100+ years.
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Rivalry Week Elo Charts - Alabama vs Auburn
Decade by decade. How the Iron Bowl powers have risen, dipped, and traded dominance across 100+ years.
Decade by decade. How the Iron Bowl powers have risen, dipped, and traded dominance across 100+ years.
Rivalry Week Elo Charts - Oregon vs Washington
Classic Big Ten rivalry between bordering states played on Thanksgiving weekend.
Defending B1G Champion Oregon is looking to punch its ticket to Indy this weekend.
Classic Big Ten rivalry between bordering states played on Thanksgiving weekend.
Defending B1G Champion Oregon is looking to punch its ticket to Indy this weekend.
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Rivalry Week Elo Charts - Oregon vs Washington
Classic Big Ten rivalry between bordering states played on Thanksgiving weekend.
Defending B1G Champion Oregon is looking to punch its ticket to Indy this weekend.
Classic Big Ten rivalry between bordering states played on Thanksgiving weekend.
Defending B1G Champion Oregon is looking to punch its ticket to Indy this weekend.
Rivalry Week Elo Charts - Georgia vs Georgia Tech
But for a few blips, UGA has been on a higher trajectory ever since GT left the SEC with a pretty wide gulf in recent years.
But for a few blips, UGA has been on a higher trajectory ever since GT left the SEC with a pretty wide gulf in recent years.
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Rivalry Week Elo Charts - Georgia vs Georgia Tech
But for a few blips, UGA has been on a higher trajectory ever since GT left the SEC with a pretty wide gulf in recent years.
But for a few blips, UGA has been on a higher trajectory ever since GT left the SEC with a pretty wide gulf in recent years.
Rivalry Week Elo Charts - Texas vs Texas A&M
One of the longest played series in CFB. Texas leads the overall series 77-37-5 with the Aggies looking to nab their first series victory since 2010.
Who do you have on Friday night?
One of the longest played series in CFB. Texas leads the overall series 77-37-5 with the Aggies looking to nab their first series victory since 2010.
Who do you have on Friday night?
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Rivalry Week Elo Charts - Texas vs Texas A&M
One of the longest played series in CFB. Texas leads the overall series 77-37-5 with the Aggies looking to nab their first series victory since 2010.
Who do you have on Friday night?
One of the longest played series in CFB. Texas leads the overall series 77-37-5 with the Aggies looking to nab their first series victory since 2010.
Who do you have on Friday night?
Michigan and Ohio State combine for 21 National Championships.
When toe meets leather at noon next Saturday, it will have been 2192 days since OSU last had a win in the series.
Ryan Day is 1-4 against Michigan. Sherrone Moore is 2-0 against OSU.
When toe meets leather at noon next Saturday, it will have been 2192 days since OSU last had a win in the series.
Ryan Day is 1-4 against Michigan. Sherrone Moore is 2-0 against OSU.
November 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Michigan and Ohio State combine for 21 National Championships.
When toe meets leather at noon next Saturday, it will have been 2192 days since OSU last had a win in the series.
Ryan Day is 1-4 against Michigan. Sherrone Moore is 2-0 against OSU.
When toe meets leather at noon next Saturday, it will have been 2192 days since OSU last had a win in the series.
Ryan Day is 1-4 against Michigan. Sherrone Moore is 2-0 against OSU.
Opponent-adjusted Line Yards through Week 13
B1G Country is Trench King Country
Indiana, Oregon, Michigan, even Iowa all standing out as dominant on both sides of the line on rush plays.
B1G Country is Trench King Country
Indiana, Oregon, Michigan, even Iowa all standing out as dominant on both sides of the line on rush plays.
November 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Opponent-adjusted Line Yards through Week 13
B1G Country is Trench King Country
Indiana, Oregon, Michigan, even Iowa all standing out as dominant on both sides of the line on rush plays.
B1G Country is Trench King Country
Indiana, Oregon, Michigan, even Iowa all standing out as dominant on both sides of the line on rush plays.
Opponent-adjusted Success Rates through Week 13 (P4 + ND)
B1G CG should be a monster of a game should two of Indiana/Oregon/Ohio State make it in.
B1G CG should be a monster of a game should two of Indiana/Oregon/Ohio State make it in.
November 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Opponent-adjusted Success Rates through Week 13 (P4 + ND)
B1G CG should be a monster of a game should two of Indiana/Oregon/Ohio State make it in.
B1G CG should be a monster of a game should two of Indiana/Oregon/Ohio State make it in.
There was plenty of excitement last week on the basketball side of things.
Here were the Top 10 games by CBB Game Excitement Index.
Samford-Texas Southern led the way, followed by St. Bonaventure-Youngstown State and Michigan-Wake Forest.
Here were the Top 10 games by CBB Game Excitement Index.
Samford-Texas Southern led the way, followed by St. Bonaventure-Youngstown State and Michigan-Wake Forest.
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
There was plenty of excitement last week on the basketball side of things.
Here were the Top 10 games by CBB Game Excitement Index.
Samford-Texas Southern led the way, followed by St. Bonaventure-Youngstown State and Michigan-Wake Forest.
Here were the Top 10 games by CBB Game Excitement Index.
Samford-Texas Southern led the way, followed by St. Bonaventure-Youngstown State and Michigan-Wake Forest.
CFB Model Pick'em Week 12 Update
@joshellman.bsky.social DOMINATED with a clean sweep across all categories!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @joshellman.bsky.social
2. u/NotSoSuperNerd
2. u/dharkmeat
4. @StatsAfterDark
5. @CFB_Geek
5. u/sim_2_win
@joshellman.bsky.social DOMINATED with a clean sweep across all categories!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @joshellman.bsky.social
2. u/NotSoSuperNerd
2. u/dharkmeat
4. @StatsAfterDark
5. @CFB_Geek
5. u/sim_2_win
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
CFB Model Pick'em Week 12 Update
@joshellman.bsky.social DOMINATED with a clean sweep across all categories!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @joshellman.bsky.social
2. u/NotSoSuperNerd
2. u/dharkmeat
4. @StatsAfterDark
5. @CFB_Geek
5. u/sim_2_win
@joshellman.bsky.social DOMINATED with a clean sweep across all categories!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @joshellman.bsky.social
2. u/NotSoSuperNerd
2. u/dharkmeat
4. @StatsAfterDark
5. @CFB_Geek
5. u/sim_2_win
Here were the top games for Week 12 by Game Excitement Index, a stat that tracks swings, drama, and win-probability tension.
FIU-Liberty tops the week at 9.8, with UNLV-Utah State and ECU-Memphis right behind.
Which game had you glued to the screen? 👀
FIU-Liberty tops the week at 9.8, with UNLV-Utah State and ECU-Memphis right behind.
Which game had you glued to the screen? 👀
November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Here were the top games for Week 12 by Game Excitement Index, a stat that tracks swings, drama, and win-probability tension.
FIU-Liberty tops the week at 9.8, with UNLV-Utah State and ECU-Memphis right behind.
Which game had you glued to the screen? 👀
FIU-Liberty tops the week at 9.8, with UNLV-Utah State and ECU-Memphis right behind.
Which game had you glued to the screen? 👀
Which teams have gotten the biggest breaks this season? 🍀
This chart ranks the luckiest teams based on postgame win expectancy, comparing actual wins to how many wins their underlying performance suggested.
Houston, Missouri State, and Georgia Tech top the list.
This chart ranks the luckiest teams based on postgame win expectancy, comparing actual wins to how many wins their underlying performance suggested.
Houston, Missouri State, and Georgia Tech top the list.
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Which teams have gotten the biggest breaks this season? 🍀
This chart ranks the luckiest teams based on postgame win expectancy, comparing actual wins to how many wins their underlying performance suggested.
Houston, Missouri State, and Georgia Tech top the list.
This chart ranks the luckiest teams based on postgame win expectancy, comparing actual wins to how many wins their underlying performance suggested.
Houston, Missouri State, and Georgia Tech top the list.
Who’s winning the battle in the trenches heading into Week 13? 💪
This chart measures opponent-adjusted line yards per rush, a look at how teams control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Dominant run blocking
This chart measures opponent-adjusted line yards per rush, a look at how teams control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Dominant run blocking
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Who’s winning the battle in the trenches heading into Week 13? 💪
This chart measures opponent-adjusted line yards per rush, a look at how teams control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Dominant run blocking
This chart measures opponent-adjusted line yards per rush, a look at how teams control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Dominant run blocking
Opponent-adjusted success rates through Week 12 (P4+ND). A clean look at which teams are driving efficiency on offense, defense, or both. Chart ⤵️
November 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Opponent-adjusted success rates through Week 12 (P4+ND). A clean look at which teams are driving efficiency on offense, defense, or both. Chart ⤵️
CFB Model Pick'em Week 11 Update
Congrats to @ArnoldJohn_cfb for taking the top spot this week, including taking 3 of 4 categories!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @ArnoldJohn_cfb
2. @Nex_27
3. @CFB_Geek
3. @Phillies_219
5. u/crustman34
Congrats to @ArnoldJohn_cfb for taking the top spot this week, including taking 3 of 4 categories!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @ArnoldJohn_cfb
2. @Nex_27
3. @CFB_Geek
3. @Phillies_219
5. u/crustman34
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
CFB Model Pick'em Week 11 Update
Congrats to @ArnoldJohn_cfb for taking the top spot this week, including taking 3 of 4 categories!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @ArnoldJohn_cfb
2. @Nex_27
3. @CFB_Geek
3. @Phillies_219
5. u/crustman34
Congrats to @ArnoldJohn_cfb for taking the top spot this week, including taking 3 of 4 categories!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. @ArnoldJohn_cfb
2. @Nex_27
3. @CFB_Geek
3. @Phillies_219
5. u/crustman34
Field goal kickers don’t always get the spotlight but these guys are adding real points above expectation 💥
This chart ranks kickers by Points Added Above Replacement (PAAR) through Week 11.
🏆 Oklahoma’s Tate Sandell leads the nation.
🌈 Hawai‘i’s Kansei Matsuzawa isn’t far behind.
This chart ranks kickers by Points Added Above Replacement (PAAR) through Week 11.
🏆 Oklahoma’s Tate Sandell leads the nation.
🌈 Hawai‘i’s Kansei Matsuzawa isn’t far behind.
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Field goal kickers don’t always get the spotlight but these guys are adding real points above expectation 💥
This chart ranks kickers by Points Added Above Replacement (PAAR) through Week 11.
🏆 Oklahoma’s Tate Sandell leads the nation.
🌈 Hawai‘i’s Kansei Matsuzawa isn’t far behind.
This chart ranks kickers by Points Added Above Replacement (PAAR) through Week 11.
🏆 Oklahoma’s Tate Sandell leads the nation.
🌈 Hawai‘i’s Kansei Matsuzawa isn’t far behind.
Who’s winning the battle in the trenches? 💪
This chart shows opponent-adjusted line yards per play, a measure of how well teams control the line of scrimmage.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Powerful run blocking
Indiana stands out as the most consistent up front.
This chart shows opponent-adjusted line yards per play, a measure of how well teams control the line of scrimmage.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Powerful run blocking
Indiana stands out as the most consistent up front.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Who’s winning the battle in the trenches? 💪
This chart shows opponent-adjusted line yards per play, a measure of how well teams control the line of scrimmage.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Powerful run blocking
Indiana stands out as the most consistent up front.
This chart shows opponent-adjusted line yards per play, a measure of how well teams control the line of scrimmage.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Powerful run blocking
Indiana stands out as the most consistent up front.
🏃♂️ RB Efficiency Leaders (through Week 11) 🏃♂️
Here are the Top 15 RBs in opponent-adjusted EPA per carry, measuring who adds the most value every time they touch the ball.
🔥 Michigan’s Justice Haynes holds onto the #1 spot
🌲 Oregon’s Jordon Davison and Noah Whittington aren’t far behind
Here are the Top 15 RBs in opponent-adjusted EPA per carry, measuring who adds the most value every time they touch the ball.
🔥 Michigan’s Justice Haynes holds onto the #1 spot
🌲 Oregon’s Jordon Davison and Noah Whittington aren’t far behind
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🏃♂️ RB Efficiency Leaders (through Week 11) 🏃♂️
Here are the Top 15 RBs in opponent-adjusted EPA per carry, measuring who adds the most value every time they touch the ball.
🔥 Michigan’s Justice Haynes holds onto the #1 spot
🌲 Oregon’s Jordon Davison and Noah Whittington aren’t far behind
Here are the Top 15 RBs in opponent-adjusted EPA per carry, measuring who adds the most value every time they touch the ball.
🔥 Michigan’s Justice Haynes holds onto the #1 spot
🌲 Oregon’s Jordon Davison and Noah Whittington aren’t far behind
💨 QB Efficiency Leaders (through Week 11) 💨
Here are the Top 15 QBs in opponent-adjusted EPA per dropback, the ones generating the most value every time they throw.
🔥 Ohio State’s Julian Sayin jumps to the top spot
⚡ USC’s Jayden Maiava right on his heels
Here are the Top 15 QBs in opponent-adjusted EPA per dropback, the ones generating the most value every time they throw.
🔥 Ohio State’s Julian Sayin jumps to the top spot
⚡ USC’s Jayden Maiava right on his heels
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
💨 QB Efficiency Leaders (through Week 11) 💨
Here are the Top 15 QBs in opponent-adjusted EPA per dropback, the ones generating the most value every time they throw.
🔥 Ohio State’s Julian Sayin jumps to the top spot
⚡ USC’s Jayden Maiava right on his heels
Here are the Top 15 QBs in opponent-adjusted EPA per dropback, the ones generating the most value every time they throw.
🔥 Ohio State’s Julian Sayin jumps to the top spot
⚡ USC’s Jayden Maiava right on his heels
Week 11 had no shortage of wild finishes 😮💨
Here are the Top 10 most exciting games according to the CFBD Excitement Index:
🔥 Vanderbilt–Auburn takes the crown at 9.7
⚡ Delaware–Louisiana Tech and Louisville–Cal kept fans on edge
Which game had your heart rate up the most? 👀
Here are the Top 10 most exciting games according to the CFBD Excitement Index:
🔥 Vanderbilt–Auburn takes the crown at 9.7
⚡ Delaware–Louisiana Tech and Louisville–Cal kept fans on edge
Which game had your heart rate up the most? 👀
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Week 11 had no shortage of wild finishes 😮💨
Here are the Top 10 most exciting games according to the CFBD Excitement Index:
🔥 Vanderbilt–Auburn takes the crown at 9.7
⚡ Delaware–Louisiana Tech and Louisville–Cal kept fans on edge
Which game had your heart rate up the most? 👀
Here are the Top 10 most exciting games according to the CFBD Excitement Index:
🔥 Vanderbilt–Auburn takes the crown at 9.7
⚡ Delaware–Louisiana Tech and Louisville–Cal kept fans on edge
Which game had your heart rate up the most? 👀
Early returns from the 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Game Excitement Index:
🥇 Auburn vs Bethune-Cookman (OT) leads the pack
🏀 LIU-IU Indianapolis and UC Riverside-North Dakota round out the Top 3
Plenty of early-season chaos already.
🥇 Auburn vs Bethune-Cookman (OT) leads the pack
🏀 LIU-IU Indianapolis and UC Riverside-North Dakota round out the Top 3
Plenty of early-season chaos already.
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Early returns from the 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Game Excitement Index:
🥇 Auburn vs Bethune-Cookman (OT) leads the pack
🏀 LIU-IU Indianapolis and UC Riverside-North Dakota round out the Top 3
Plenty of early-season chaos already.
🥇 Auburn vs Bethune-Cookman (OT) leads the pack
🏀 LIU-IU Indianapolis and UC Riverside-North Dakota round out the Top 3
Plenty of early-season chaos already.
From the archives and still one of the most-used CFBD tutorials:
🔹 Use the CFBD Python client
🔹 Build charts with matplotlib
🔹 Add logos, colors, and annotations for clean visualizations
Perfect for anyone getting into #sportsanalytics or data viz.
📖 buff.ly/vLmVvaU
🔹 Use the CFBD Python client
🔹 Build charts with matplotlib
🔹 Add logos, colors, and annotations for clean visualizations
Perfect for anyone getting into #sportsanalytics or data viz.
📖 buff.ly/vLmVvaU
Talking Tech: Creating Charts with matplotlib
In one of my earlier blog posts, I wrote a guide on creating charts using the (at the time) nascent CFBD Python library and a charting library/platform called Plotly. I was still relatively new to…
blog.collegefootballdata.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
From the archives and still one of the most-used CFBD tutorials:
🔹 Use the CFBD Python client
🔹 Build charts with matplotlib
🔹 Add logos, colors, and annotations for clean visualizations
Perfect for anyone getting into #sportsanalytics or data viz.
📖 buff.ly/vLmVvaU
🔹 Use the CFBD Python client
🔹 Build charts with matplotlib
🔹 Add logos, colors, and annotations for clean visualizations
Perfect for anyone getting into #sportsanalytics or data viz.
📖 buff.ly/vLmVvaU
CFBD Model Pick'em Week 10 Update
Congrats to u/hypercube42342 for taking the top overall spot!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. u/hypercube42342
2. @gshelor.bsky.social
3. u/Convict38
4. @collegefootballdata.com
5. @CFBNumbers
Congrats to u/hypercube42342 for taking the top overall spot!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. u/hypercube42342
2. @gshelor.bsky.social
3. u/Convict38
4. @collegefootballdata.com
5. @CFBNumbers
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
CFBD Model Pick'em Week 10 Update
Congrats to u/hypercube42342 for taking the top overall spot!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. u/hypercube42342
2. @gshelor.bsky.social
3. u/Convict38
4. @collegefootballdata.com
5. @CFBNumbers
Congrats to u/hypercube42342 for taking the top overall spot!
Top 5 Models by Composite Ranking
1. u/hypercube42342
2. @gshelor.bsky.social
3. u/Convict38
4. @collegefootballdata.com
5. @CFBNumbers
Reposted by Bill Radjewski
was happy to help contribute a new R package to pull in college basketball data from CBBD! Please reach out or open a GitHub issue if you run into any issues using the package!
Official R support for CBBD is new for this year! Special thanks to @johnbedwards.io for driving this.
R docs: buff.ly/kpwCvbq
R docs: buff.ly/kpwCvbq
October 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
was happy to help contribute a new R package to pull in college basketball data from CBBD! Please reach out or open a GitHub issue if you run into any issues using the package!