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The Sideline Math Index
A math teacher's power ratings for college & pro football. No polls. Just scores, schedule strength and the numbers.
Index as of Oct 30, 2026
College data through Fri Oct 30, NFL through Thu Oct 29; Saturday's games not included.
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Index as of Oct 30, 2026
College data through Fri Oct 30, NFL through Thu Oct 29; Saturday's games not included.
Power = scoring margin adjusted for opponents; Résumé = what a team has earned. A team can rate high on Power with a losing record.
NFL
Full index →| # | Team | Rec | Power | Résumé |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Seahawks | 4-3 | +5.7 | +1.7 14 |
| 2 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 4-2 | +5.1 | +3.8 9 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Rams | 3-4 | +4.1 | -0.9 19 |
| 4 | San Francisco 49ers | 6-1 | +4.1 | +7.0 2 |
| 5 | Buffalo Bills | 5-1 | +2.9 | +5.8 3 |
| 6 | New England Patriots | 4-3 | +2.9 | +2.9 13 |
| 7 | Houston Texans | 2-5 | +2.4 | -5.0 27 |
| 8 | Kansas City Chiefs | 5-1 | +2.2 | +5.6 4 |
| 9 | Minnesota Vikings | 6-0 | +2.2 | +9.9 1 |
| 10 | Denver Broncos | 5-2 | +1.8 | +5.1 5 |
College
Full index →| # | Team | Rec | Power | Résumé |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 6-1 | +25.1 | +10.4 5 |
| 2 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 6-1 | +25.0 | +10.0 7 |
| 3 | Miami Hurricanes | 7-0 | +23.6 | +13.7 1 |
| 4 | Indiana Hoosiers | 7-1 | +22.5 | +10.2 6 |
| 5 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 6-2 | +21.1 | +8.1 14 |
| 6 | Georgia Bulldogs | 6-1 | +20.3 | +7.8 16 |
| 7 | LSU Tigers | 6-2 | +19.1 | +7.7 17 |
| 8 | Utah Utes | 7-0 | +16.9 | +11.1 3 |
| 9 | Texas Longhorns | 5-2 | +16.4 | +7.4 18 |
| 10 | Oregon Ducks | 4-3 | +16.2 | +3.6 42 |
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Sideline Math is a math teacher's take on football. Every week, The Sideline Math Index rates every NFL and FBS team using only final scores and who they played. No polls, no hype.
The ratings turn into our own point spread, which we put next to Vegas every week. Every pick is graded in public on the Big Board, wins and losses alike. Want to know how it works? Read the method.