The article “Do More Games Mean More Wins?” explores the impact of increasing the number of regular-season games in college football on teams’ overall win records. By analyzing historical data, it concludes that the increase in games has led to an average improvement of 1.74 wins per season for particular teams, largely attributed to scheduling easier opponents. The study also suggests that additional factors such as improvements in facilities and coaching may contribute to teams’ improved performance.
**Do More Games Mean More Wins?**
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**Introduction**
In the world of college football, the number of games played has increased over the years. But does playing more games really lead to more wins? Let’s dive into the data to find out.
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**The Study**
We analyzed the impact of increasing the regular season games from 11 to 12 on the performance of six middle-tier teams in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) over 34 seasons.
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**Findings**
The results revealed that, on average, these teams won 1.74 more games per season after the change. This suggests that adding an extra game to the schedule has indeed led to more wins.
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**Implications**
However, it’s important to note that the additional game was a non-conference match, giving the schools more control over scheduling. The analysis indicates that these teams strategically used this extra game to pad their schedule with inferior opponents, contributing to their improved performance.
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**Practical Applications**
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*This article was originally published in Towards Data Science on Medium.*
