Faculty Sponsor(s)
Jeff Summers
Location
Jereld R. Nicholson Library: Grand Avenue
Subject Area
Economics
Description
We study factors affecting the winning percentages of Division III football teams. Using data from the NCAA for the 2014 through 2016 seasons, we find that both offensive and defensive outcomes equally affect winning percentages. Our results suggest that when it comes to winning, there is no statistically significant difference between the impact of having a more prolific offense or having a solid defense.
Recommended Citation
Schrader, Michael and Fults, Eli, "Factors Affecting the Winning Percentages of Division III Football Teams" (2017). Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement. Event. Submission 23.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/symposium/2017/all/23
Factors Affecting the Winning Percentages of Division III Football Teams
Jereld R. Nicholson Library: Grand Avenue
We study factors affecting the winning percentages of Division III football teams. Using data from the NCAA for the 2014 through 2016 seasons, we find that both offensive and defensive outcomes equally affect winning percentages. Our results suggest that when it comes to winning, there is no statistically significant difference between the impact of having a more prolific offense or having a solid defense.
