The Football Analytics Show by The Power Rank and Ed Feng

Hosted by Ed Feng, The Power Rank

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Oct 2026

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The Football Analytics Show uses data and analytics to make predictions on games and break down match ups. The show covers both college football and the NFL.

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October 16, 20265 min

The surprising case for Alabama as a national championship contender

Despite the loss to Georgia in Week 6, Alabama has made a dramatic rise to 4th in The Power Rank's member college football rankings. A different metric likes the Crimson Tide even more. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

October 15, 20261 hr 6 min

Michael Fiddle on NFL, NBA betting in 2026

Michael Fiddle, a professional sports bettor who also writes for Yahoo Betting, joins the show for a wide ranging conversation. Highlights include: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Michael's journey into sports and betting 10:23 NFL betting 19:32 NBA betting 33:49 Taking advantage of tanking rules 41:15 Rule changes in the NBA Check out his podcast Predicting Sports with Michael Fiddle . The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

October 2, 20265 min

Why Georgia football is a real national championship contender

I had Georgia overrated at 3rd in the preseason AP poll because of a weakness at receiver. After 4 weeks, this prediction does not look good but not for the reason that you might think. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

September 25, 20266 min

The Detroit Lions offense with and without Ben Johnson

Analytics tells a unified story of how the Detroit Lions offense performed during and after the tenure of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. This episode also investigates the play calling of head coach Dan Campbell in 2025. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

September 18, 20265 min

The brilliance of a Mike Macdonald defense in Seattle and Baltimore

Great coaches put their players in a position to succeed. Seattle coach Mike Macdonald does this with his pass rushers as the data shows a clear signal. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

September 7, 20265 min

Do the Niners or Rams have the travel advantage for their NFL game in Melbourne, Australia?

For a game in Melbourne on Thursday night, the San Francisco 49ers traveled a week before the game while the Los Angeles Rams will fly out the day before. Dr. Cathy Goldstein of the University of Michigan, a sleep science expert, tells us which team made the right decision. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

September 4, 20266 min

Did Jalen Hurts break my interception model?

The Power Rank's interception model has been profitable in betting props over the past three seasons. However, the model does not seem to explain Jalen Hurts even over a multi-year sample. This episode digs into the details behind Hurts but also Matt Stafford. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

August 28, 20266 min

The Miami Dolphins have the NFL's worst roster

The Miami Dolphins signed QB Malik Willis this off season, but it will be almost impossible to evaluate him because of the receivers he will work with. It gets even worse when you look at the secondary. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

August 26, 20261 hr 0 min

Bill Connelly on college football in 2026

Bill Connelly, the Godfather of college football analytics, writer for ESPN and author of multiple books, joins the show for a long, wide ranging conversation. Highlights include: 0:00 Intro 0:50 National championship contenders 16:44 The hidden reason why scoring is down in college football 22:24 Heisman 32:32 Fun teams to follow in the lower levels of college football 42:27 The future of college football 46:38 The Premier League Please check out Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football , Bill's latest book. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/

August 21, 20265 min

Chargers DC Chris O'Leary is the NFL's most interesting hire

While most NFL coordinators get promoted from another NFL coaching position, Chris O'Leary became the Chargers DC after a season at Western Michigan in 2025. This episode looks at how he elevated the program with players like Nadame Tucker and his prospects with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/