FiveThirtyEight: In B.C.S., Popularity and Pedigree Matter

An analysis of the Bowl Championship Series rankings since 2004 show that popular teams tend to be ranked higher in the polls and often receive the benefit of the doubt.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/28/sports/ncaafootball/in-bcs-popularity-and-pedigree-matter.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

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