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Predictive analytics have been used in a wide variety of settings, including healthcare, sports, banking, and other disciplines. We use predictive analytics and modeling to determine the impact of certain factors that increase the probability of a successful fourth down conversion in the Power 5 conferences. The logistic regression models predict the likelihood of going for fourth down with a 64% or more probability based on 2015-17 data obtained from ESPN’s college football API. Offense type though important but non-measurable was incorporated as a random effect. We found that distance to go, play type, field position, and week of the season were key leading covariates in predictability. On average, our model performed as much as 14% better than coaches in 2018.
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- Predictive Modeling of 4th Down Selection in Power 5 Conference: Data Analytics
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- Voeller, Michael Jeffrey (Co-author)
- Blinkoff, Josh (Co-author)
- Wilson, Jeffrey (Thesis director)
- Graham, Scottie (Committee member)
- Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
- Department of Finance (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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2019-05
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