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2020-21 ran hottest in the CFB baseline sample
This page documents a CFB officiating research finding. 60. The analysis uses 2,021 games (Strong confidence). Expect descriptive historical stats with methodology links, not predictions or betting advice.
60.4 combined points per game across 165 live-conference games, 8.9 above the latest season.
- Peak season avg
- 60.4
- 2020-21
- Latest season avg
- 51.5
- 2025-26
- Gap vs latest
- 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 →