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2025-26 was the coldest scoring season in the pool
This page documents a CFB officiating research finding. 51. The analysis uses 2,026 games (Strong confidence). Expect descriptive historical stats with methodology links, not predictions or betting advice.
51.5 combined points per game vs 60.4 in 2020-21, a 8.9-point spread across seasons.
- Coldest season
- 51.5
- 2025-26
- Hottest season
- 60.4
- 2020-21
- Season spread
- 8.9
- Combined points
Methodology
- Findings ranked by effect size × √sample size with category deduplication.
- Sample gates: 30+ ref games, 8+ team splits, 30+ ATS decisions where applicable.
- Estimated closing lines disclosed where applicable, not betting advice.
- Full methodology →