In short: Columbus Cardinals high school football (Columbus, TX), 2026 season: 8-0. Last game: W 42-13 vs Sweeny on October 23, 2026. Next: at Palacios, October 30, 2026. Schedule and results, player season stats, stat leaders, unit grades, ScorePirate ranking and the game-by-game log.
| RECORD | 8-0 this season |
| LAST GAME | W 42-13 vs SWEENY |
| NEXT GAME | PALACIOS (10/30/2026) |
| UNIT GRADES | Pass Off 73.2 · Rush Off 91.9 · Pass Def 77.1 · Rush Def 67.1 |
| ENROLLMENT | 1,740 STUDENTS (2023-24) · PRIVATE , CATHOLIC , COLLEGE PREPARATORY |
| TEAM | PASS O | RUSH O | PASS D | RUSH D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS | 73.2 (+38) | 91.9 (+133) | 77.1 (-44) | 67.1 (-37) |
Next: at Palacios, Fri 30 Oct. Matchup report: Columbus at Palacios.
The turnover battle could decide Columbus' next game, against Palacios, and the recent returns favor Palacios. Columbus forced 1.5 takeaways per game over its first 4 games (4-0), #408 in section in that timeframe. In the 4 games since that hot start (4-0), the Cardinals have forced 0.0 takeaways per game, a 100% drop, #1136 in section in that window. The schedule doesn't explain it: the opponents in both stretches have averaged about 1.0 per game on the season. Measured against those opponents' norms (1.0 per game), Columbus forced 100% fewer turnovers than those offenses usually give up. The level of competition matters too: in ScorePirate's SP Strength Index, the last 4 opponents average a rating that would rank #727 in section, well below the first 4 (#239), which makes the dip harder to excuse. Conversely, Palacios' ball security has been one of section's better units in recent weeks. The Sharks have committed 0.8 giveaways per game over their last 4 games (0-4), #296 in section during that time. Those games came against some of the weaker defenses in section (0.7 per game on the season, which would rank #978). Unless Columbus' defense rediscovers its early form, the edge in this matchup belongs to Palacios.
The number to watch when Columbus meets Palacios is Columbus' scoring defense. Columbus allowed 26.2 points per game over its first 4 games (4-0), #510 in section through those games. In the 4 games since that slow start (4-0), the Cardinals have allowed 4.5 points per game, an 83% drop, #13 in section through that stretch. The schedule deserves some of the credit: Columbus' last 4 opponents have averaged 22.8 points per game, a #853 offense in section on the season, against 38.7 points per game, #275 for the first 4. Measured against those opponents' norms (22.8 points per game), Columbus held those offenses 80% below what they usually score. The level of competition matters too: in ScorePirate's SP Strength Index, the last 4 opponents average a rating that would rank #727 in section, well below the first 4 (#239), so the recent production comes against lower-level teams overall. Meanwhile, Palacios' offense has struggled in recent weeks. The Sharks have averaged 19.5 points per game over their last 4 games (0-4), #901 in section over that stretch. Those games came against some of the weaker scoring defenses in section (33.6 points per game on the season, which would rank #828). Against those norms, Palacios scored 42% less than those defenses usually allow. On paper, that is a matchup that favors Columbus. Columbus is 4-0 this season when it holds opponents under 17, and 4-0 when it doesn't.
The biggest shift in Columbus' season has come in its run defense. Columbus allowed 5.5 yards per carry (709 yards on 130 rushes) over its first 3 games (3-0), #514 in section within that period. In the 5 games since that slow start (5-0), the Cardinals have allowed 3.9 yards per carry (519 yards on 132 rushes), a 28% drop, #165 in section across those games. The schedule deserves some of the credit: Columbus' last 5 opponents have averaged 5.1 yards per carry, a #727 rushing attack in section on the season, against 6.8 yards per carry, #332 for the first 3. Measured against those opponents' norms (5.1 yards per carry), Columbus held those rushing attacks 23% below their usual yards per carry. The level of competition matters too: in ScorePirate's SP Strength Index, the last 5 opponents average a rating that would rank #596 in section, well below the first 3 (#292), so the recent production comes against lower-level teams overall. On the season, Columbus ranks #239 in section in run defense. The trend lines up well against Palacios, whose ground game ranks just #863 of 1060 (4.5 yards per carry).
Columbus' defense has come a long way since the season's early weeks. The Cardinals allowed 5.6 yards per play (1,050 yards on 189 snaps) over their first 3 games (3-0), #304 in section during those games. In the 5 games since that slow start (5-0), Columbus has allowed 4.5 yards per play (847 yards on 187 snaps), an 18% drop, #111 in section during that period. The schedule deserves some of the credit: Columbus' last 5 opponents have averaged 6.2 yards per play, a #684 offense in section on the season, against 7.5 yards per play, #366 for the first 3. Measured against those opponents' norms (6.2 yards per play), Columbus held those offenses 26% below their usual yards per snap. The level of competition matters too: in ScorePirate's SP Strength Index, the last 5 opponents average a rating that would rank #596 in section, well below the first 3 (#292), so the recent production comes against lower-level teams overall. On the season, the Cardinals rank #115 in section in yards per play allowed. The trend lines up well against Palacios, whose offense ranks just #952 of 1061 (4.7 yards per play).
Columbus averaged 45.6 points per game over its first 5 games (5-0), #108 in section during that stretch. Few teams started faster in this department, and few have cooled off as sharply since. Over the stretch of 3 games that followed (3-0), the Cardinals have averaged 37.3 points per game, an 18% drop, #379 in section over that period. The schedule doesn't excuse it: the last 3 opponents have been softer, averaging 29.7 points per game, a #685 scoring defense in section on the season, against 25.5 points per game, #482 for the first 5. Measured against those opponents' norms (29.7 points per game), Columbus scored 26% more than those defenses usually allow. By that measure, the early pace looks more like the outlier than the recent one. The level of competition matters too: in ScorePirate's SP Strength Index, the last 3 opponents average a rating that would rank #701 in section, well below the first 5 (#347), which makes the dip harder to excuse. On the season, Columbus ranks #174 in section in scoring. Palacios' defense sits in the middle of the pack, #902 in section (35.6 points per game). Columbus is 5-0 this season when it scores 36 or more, and 3-0 when it doesn't.
• Club Columbus has won 8 straight, and a win would make it 9 in a row. The last time they won 9 or more in a row was 2025, a run of 10.
• Club The last time Columbus went a game throwing for 200+ yards was August 25, 2023 against Giddings (W, 47-12). Since then Columbus has gone 50 straight games being held under 200 passing yards, a school-record 50 straight in the 5 seasons on record.
• Club The last time Columbus went a game being held under 150 rushing yards was August 25, 2023 against Giddings (W, 47-12). Since then Columbus has gone 50 straight games rushing for 150+ yards, a school-record 50 straight in the 5 seasons on record.
• Club Columbus is 40-0 all time when scoring 40+ points in the games on file (40 such games).
• Club Columbus is 30-1 all time when holding the opponent under 6.0 yards per play. Columbus's last loss when holding the opponent under 6.0 yards per play was September 12, 2025 against Needville (L, 13-17).
• Club Columbus is 24-1 all time when holding the opponent under 5.0 yards per carry. Columbus's last loss when holding the opponent under 5.0 yards per carry was September 12, 2025 against Needville (L, 13-17).
DATA WARNING: COLUMBUS OFFENSIVE STATS FOR 10/23/2026 GAME VS. SWEENY* MISSING
DATA WARNING: COLUMBUS OFFENSIVE STATS FOR 10/16/2026 GAME @ WHARTON* MISSING
DATA WARNING: COLUMBUS OFFENSIVE STATS FOR 09/25/2026 GAME VS. FORT BEND WILLOWRIDGE MISSING
DATA WARNING: COLUMBUS OFFENSIVE STATS FOR 09/18/2026 GAME VS. BELLVILLE MISSING
DATA WARNING: COLUMBUS OFFENSIVE STATS FOR 09/04/2026 GAME VS. LA GRANGE MISSING
DATA WARNING: COLUMBUS OFFENSIVE STATS FOR 08/28/2026 GAME @ BAY CITY MISSING
All stat areas in this report are subject to change as box scores are updated.
From the games on file through Oct 9.
Every player with a stat on file, listed only where he has one. Open the arrow beside a name for his game-by-game line. Stats through the Oct 9 game; last updated Oct 30; roster and numbers checked Sep 13.
| PASSING | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | PLAYER | GP | C/ATT | COMP % | YDS | YPA | TD | INT | QBR |
| 12 | PEYTON BLAKEMAN | 2 | 16/24 | 66.7% | 203 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 137.7 |
| 10 | JACK SCHOBEL | 1 | 2/2 | 100.0% | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 171.4 |
| TEAM TOTALS | 2 | 18/26 | 69.2% | 220 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 140.3 | |
| RUSHING | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | PLAYER | GP | CAR | YDS | YPC | TD |
| 6 | DAMARIYE CANTU | 2 | 38 | 290 | 7.6 | 7 |
| 10 | JACK SCHOBEL | 1 | 6 | 145 | 24.2 | 2 |
| 1 | BRENNAN HICKS | 2 | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 |
| 19 | COLE TRIBE | 1 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 |
| 3 | MIKAEL SHIFATU | 2 | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 |
| 9 | ZAYDE CUNNINGHAM | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 |
| 25 | ENOCH LOAFMAN | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 12 | PEYTON BLAKEMAN | 2 | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 |
| TEAM TOTALS | 2 | 55 | 507 | 9.2 | 11 | |
| RECEIVING | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | PLAYER | GP | REC | YDS | YPR | TD |
| 8 | TREY KOHLEFFEL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 |
| 11 | KIYAN JOHNSON | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 |
| TEAM TOTALS | 2 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | |
| DEFENSE | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | PLAYER | GP | TCKL | TFL | SACKS | INT | INT YDS | PD | FF |
| 1 | BRENNAN HICKS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PROGRAM RECORD
| SEASON | RECORD | PF | PA | PPG |
| 2022 | 12-2 | 564 | 200 | 40.3 |
| 2023 | 12-1 | 576 | 177 | 44.3 |
| 2024 | 15-1 | 838 | 377 | 52.4 |
| 2025 | 11-3 | 447 | 186 | 31.9 |
| 2026 | 8-0 | 340 | 123 | 42.5 |
| 2022-26 | 58-7 | 42.5 |
1 UIL state title · 2 title-game MVPs
| YEAR | HONOR |
| 2024 | UIL STATE 3A D1 CHAMPION (def. Malakoff 48-14) |
| UIL STATE TITLE GAME DEFENSIVE MVP (3A D1): JOHN SCHOBEL (LB) | |
| UIL STATE TITLE GAME OFFENSIVE MVP (3A D1): ADAM SCHOBEL (QB) |
State championship games and title-game MVPs: UIL Fall Almanac 2025-26. League finishes: no league schedule on file yet, so none is claimed.
| # | Team | Dist | Ovr | Rank | Proj. | Dist. pts | Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLUMBUS | 3-0 | 8-0 | 3 / 45 | 1 (5.0-0.0) | 112-15 | 10/30 vs PALACIOS |
| 2 | EDNA | 2-1 | 6-2 | 25 / 245 | 2 (3.9-1.1) | 92-49 | 10/30 vs HEMPSTEAD |
| 3 | SWEENY | 2-1 | 3-5 | 65 / 779 | 3 (2.9-2.1) | 94-73 | 10/30 vs WHARTON |
| 4 | HEMPSTEAD | 2-1 | 3-5 | 92 / 1064 | 4 (2.0-3.0) | 90-103 | 10/30 vs EDNA |
| 5 | PALACIOS | 0-3 | 1-7 | 76 / 923 | 5 (0.7-4.3) | 49-114 | 10/30 vs COLUMBUS |
| 6 | WHARTON | 0-3 | 0-8 | 89 / 1054 | 6 (0.5-4.5) | 28-111 | 10/30 vs SWEENY |
| DATE | OPPONENT | SITE | RESULT | SCORE | WIN% |
| 08/28 | BAY CITY | at | W | 34-19 | |
| 09/04 | LA GRANGE | vs | W | 41-31 | |
| 09/11 | NEEDVILLE | at | W | 48-21 | |
| 09/18 | BELLVILLE | vs | W | 37-34 | |
| 09/25 | FORT BEND WILLOWRIDGE | vs | W | 68-3 | |
| 10/09 | EDNA | at | W | 35-2 | |
| 10/16 | WHARTON | at | W | 35-0 | |
| 10/23 | SWEENY | vs | W | 42-13 | |
| 10/30 | PALACIOS | at | PROJ | 49-5 | 98.4% |
| 11/06 | HEMPSTEAD | vs | PROJ | 52-6 | 98.9% |
| SEASON TO DATE | 8-0 | 2 REMAINING |
SEASON OUTLOOK
(full explanation: Appendix, Note 1)
| RECORD TO DATE | MOST LIKELY FINAL | PROJECTED RECORD | |
| Overall | 8-0 so far | 10-0 (97%) | 10.0-0.0 |
| League | 3-0 so far | 3-0 (100%) | 3.0-0.0 |
| SPLIT | GP | PPG | OPP PPG | YPG | OPP YPG | PLAYS/G | OPP PLAYS/G |
| OVERALL | 8 | 42.5 | 15.4 | 363.5 | 271.0 | 40.5 | 53.7 |
| HOME | 4 | 47.0 | 20.2 | -- | 293.7 | -- | 59.0 |
| ROAD | 4 | 38.0 | 10.5 | 363.5 | 254.0 | 40.5 | 49.8 |
PPG/OPP PPG use every played game on file. YPG/PLAYS-PER-GAME columns only ever come from games with a full box score on file, which can be a smaller sample than GP -- see the coverage note below when that's the case for this team.
Box-score coverage behind YPG/PLAYS-PER-GAME: Overall 2/8 game(s), Home 0/4 game(s), Road 2/4 game(s).
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | PASS YDS | RUSH YDS | TOTAL YDS | PASS ALW | RUSH ALW | TOTAL ALW | SACKS ALW | SACKS | DEF INT | TO FORCED | TO MAR |
| 8/28 | @ Bay City | W 34-19 | -- | -- | -- | 108 | 245 | 353 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | +1 |
| 9/4 | vs. La Grange | W 41-31 | -- | -- | -- | 138 | 246 | 384 | 1 | -- | -- | 2 | -1 |
| 9/11 | @ Needville | W 48-21 | 178 | 259 | 437 | 95 | 218 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 |
| 9/18 | vs. Bellville | W 37-34 | -- | -- | -- | 62 | 310 | 372 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | +2 |
| 9/25 | vs. Fort Bend Willowridge | W 68-3 | -- | -- | -- | 82 | 43 | 125 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 |
| 10/9 | @ Edna | W 35-2 | 42 | 248 | 290 | 129 | 111 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/16 | @ Wharton | W 35-0 | -- | -- | -- | 55 | 55 | 110 | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23 | vs. Sweeny | W 42-13 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| AVERAGES | 110.0 | 253.5 | 363.5 | 95.6 | 175.4 | 271.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.9 | +3 (season) |
Averages use only games with that number on file (offense 2/8, defense 7/8, sacks/INT 2/8, sacks allowed 7/8, turnovers 7/8 games). SACKS ALW comes from the opponent's box score; TO FORCED is takeaways; TO MAR is takeaways minus giveaways, and its bottom cell is the season total. Dashes mean not on file.
UNIT INDEX
Pass Offense: grade 73.2/100 (+38 yds/gm vs average)
Rush Offense: grade 91.9/100 (+133 yds/gm vs average)
Pass Defense: grade 77.1/100 (-44 yds/gm vs average)
Rush Defense: grade 67.1/100 (-37 yds/gm vs average)
Unit grades: 0-100 league percentile, adjusted for the opponents faced.
OPPONENT TRACKER
(full explanation: Appendix, Note 2)
| DATE | SITE | OPPONENT | THEIR RECORD | THEIR PPG |
| 2026-10-30 | at | PALACIOS | 1-7 | 16.2 |
| 2026-11-06 | vs | HEMPSTEAD | 3-5 | 24.1 |
LAST YEAR
COL finished 2025 at 11-3. Made the playoffs (4 postseason game(s) on file; exact round/result not available). Notable win: 28-10 over YOAKUM (YOAKUM finished 88% that season). Toughest loss: 13-17 to NEEDVILLE (4-point margin).
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | RECORD | PF | PA | TOT YDS | YDS ALLOWED |
| 2025-08-29 | CUERO | L | 0-1 | 21 | 28 | N/A | 348 |
| 2025-09-05 | LA GRANGE | W | 1-1 | 49 | 7 | N/A | 227 |
| 2025-09-12 | NEEDVILLE | L | 1-2 | 13 | 17 | N/A | 166 |
| 2025-09-19 | MADISONVILLE | W | 2-2 | 28 | 13 | N/A | 307 |
| 2025-09-26 | BELLVILLE | W | 3-2 | 20 | 7 | N/A | 279 |
| 2025-10-03 | ROGERS | W | 4-2 | 40 | 7 | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-10-17 | YOAKUM | W | 5-2 | 28 | 10 | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-10-24 | HITCHCOCK | W | 6-2 | 26 | 7 | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-10-31 | HALLETTSVILLE | W | 7-2 | 35 | 21 | N/A | 247 |
| 2025-11-07 | HEMPSTEAD | W | 8-2 | 43 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-11-13 | TROY | W | 9-2 | 48 | 0 | N/A | 54 |
| 2025-11-21 | WESTWOOD | W | 10-2 | 48 | 28 | N/A | 443 |
| 2025-11-28 | FRANKLIN | W | 11-2 | 34 | 21 | N/A | 232 |
| 2025-12-05 | YOAKUM | L | 11-3 | 14 | 20 | N/A | 343 |
| TOTALS | 14 GMS | 11-3 | 11-3 | 447 | 186 | N/A | 2646 (10) |
"N/A" stands in for a box score that does not have stats entered. A total followed by a count in parentheses covers only the games with that stat on file.
• COL holds its opponents under 6.0 yards per play (.950), and has won 11 straight when doing so
• COL holds its opponents under 100 rushing yards (.999), and has won 4 straight when doing so
• COL holds its opponents under 5.0 yards per carry (.933), and has won 8 straight when doing so
• COL wins even while allowing its opponents 8.0+ yards per attempt (.999), and has won 3 straight when doing so
• COL's offense has averaged 0.0 giveaways per game over their last 3 games. Their 7-game average is 0.4 giveaways per game. (-100%)
• COL's defense has averaged 0.0 takeaways per game over their last 3 games. Their 7-game average is 0.9 takeaways per game. (-100%)
• COL is 33-0 (.999) in games decided by more than 8 points
• COL's defense has averaged 5.0 points allowed per game over their last 3 games. Their 38-game average is 18.1 points allowed per game. (-72%)
• COL's defense has averaged 9.0 YPA over their last 5 games. Their 25-game average is 5.8 YPA. (+55%)
• COL's defense has averaged 83.0 rush yards per game over their last 3 games. Their 26-game average is 179.5 rush yards per game. (-54%)
• COL's defense has averaged 175.0 total yards per game over their last 3 games. Their 26-game average is 277.8 total yards per game. (-37%)
• COL's defense has averaged 2.9 YPC over their last 3 games. Their 26-game average is 4.6 YPC. (-37%)
• COL's defense has averaged 3.8 YPP over their last 3 games. Their 26-game average is 5.1 YPP. (-25%)
• COL is 18-1 (.947) at home
• COL wins even while allowing its opponents 83.0+ passing yards (COL's own median) (.923)
(full explanation: Appendix, Note 3)
COL -- MOST IMPORTANT NUMBERS
(top 5 of 9 scored; vs 534 cached team(s))
| # | SIDE | CONDITION | REC | WIN% | PPG | STRK | SCORE |
| 1 | DEF | YPC < 5 | 14-1 | .933 | 15.0 | W8 | 0.760 |
| 2 | DEF | YPP < 6 | 19-1 | .950 | 16.6 | W11 | 0.738 |
| 3 | DEF | YPP < 7 | 21-2 | .913 | 17.5 | W12 | 0.635 |
| 4 | DEF | Rush Yds < 150 | 9-1 | .900 | 14.1 | W7 | 0.633 |
| 5 | DEF | Pass Yds < 200 | 19-3 | .864 | 16.2 | W7 | 0.541 |
(of 15 combinations tried per team -- a combination is only shown when at least 4 real games on file satisfy both conditions at once)
--- COL ---
| CONDITION | REC | WIN% | PPG | STRK |
| COL holds its opponents under 8.0 yards per attempt and under 5.0 yards per carry | 11-1 | .917 | 10.9 | W7 |
| COL holds its opponents under 5.0 yards per carry and under 150 rushing yards | 8-1 | .889 | 13.3 | W6 |
| COL holds its opponents under 150 rushing yards and under 200 passing yards | 7-1 | .875 | 8.9 | W6 |
| COL holds its opponents under 6.0 yards per play and under 100 rushing yards | 4-0 | .999 | 11.2 | W4 |
| Team | Condition | Record | Win% | PPG |
| COL | YPA < 8.0 & YPC < 5.0 | 11-1 | .917 | 10.9 |
| COL | YPC < 5.0 & Rush Yds < 150 | 8-1 | .889 | 13.3 |
| COL | Rush Yds < 150 & Pass Yds < 200 | 7-1 | .875 | 8.9 |
| COL | YPP < 6.0 & Rush Yds < 100 | 4-0 | .999 | 11.2 |
| SPLIT | REC | WIN% | PPG | STRK | |
| YPA 8.0+ | 1-0 | 1.000 | 48.0 | W1 | |
| YPA < 8.0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 35.0 | W1 | 36 games without this stat on file |
| Pass Yds 200+ | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Pass Yds < 200 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | 36 games without this stat on file |
| Rush Yds 100+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | |
| Rush Yds < 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 36 games without this stat on file |
| Rush Yds 150+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | |
| Rush Yds < 150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 36 games without this stat on file |
| YPC 5.0+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | |
| YPC < 5.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 36 games without this stat on file |
| YPP 6.0+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | |
| YPP < 6.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 36 games without this stat on file |
| YPP 7.0+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | |
| YPP < 7.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 36 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers 1+ | 1-0 | 1.000 | 41.0 | W1 | |
| Turnovers < 1 | 6-0 | 1.000 | 42.8 | W6 | 31 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers 2+ | 1-0 | 1.000 | 41.0 | W1 | 31 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers > 2 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 41.0 | W1 | 31 games without this stat on file |
| SPLIT | REC | WIN% | PPG |
| Scores <10 | -- | -- | -- |
| Scores 10-19 | 0-2 | .000 | 13.5 |
| Scores 20-29 | 4-1 | .800 | 24.6 |
| Scores 30-39 | 7-1 | .875 | 35.5 |
| Scores 40+ | 23-0 | 1.000 | 51.8 |
| SPLIT | REC | WIN% | PPG | STRK | |
| YPA 8.0+ | 1-0 | 1.000 | 48.0 | W1 | |
| YPA < 8.0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 35.0 | W1 | 6 games without this stat on file |
| Pass Yds 200+ | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Pass Yds < 200 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | 6 games without this stat on file |
| Rush Yds 100+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | |
| Rush Yds < 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6 games without this stat on file |
| Rush Yds 150+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | |
| Rush Yds < 150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6 games without this stat on file |
| YPC 5.0+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | |
| YPC < 5.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6 games without this stat on file |
| YPP 6.0+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | |
| YPP < 6.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6 games without this stat on file |
| YPP 7.0+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 | |
| YPP < 7.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers 1+ | 1-0 | 1.000 | 41.0 | W1 | |
| Turnovers < 1 | 6-0 | 1.000 | 42.8 | W6 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers 2+ | 1-0 | 1.000 | 41.0 | W1 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers > 2 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 41.0 | W1 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| SPLIT | REC | WIN% | PPG |
| Scores <10 | -- | -- | -- |
| Scores 10-19 | -- | -- | -- |
| Scores 20-29 | -- | -- | -- |
| Scores 30-39 | 4-0 | 1.000 | 35.2 |
| Scores 40+ | 4-0 | 1.000 | 49.8 |
| SPLIT | REC | WIN% | PPG | STRK | |
| YPA 8.0+ | 3-0 | 1.000 | 28.7 | W3 | |
| YPA < 8.0 | 19-3 | .864 | 16.3 | W6 | 13 games without this stat on file |
| Pass Yds 200+ | 3-0 | 1.000 | 29.0 | W3 | |
| Pass Yds < 200 | 19-3 | .864 | 16.2 | W7 | 13 games without this stat on file |
| Rush Yds 100+ | 19-3 | .864 | 20.0 | W5 | |
| Rush Yds < 100 | 4-0 | 1.000 | 11.2 | W4 | 12 games without this stat on file |
| Rush Yds 150+ | 14-2 | .875 | 21.6 | W4 | |
| Rush Yds < 150 | 9-1 | .900 | 14.1 | W7 | 12 games without this stat on file |
| YPC 5.0+ | 9-2 | .818 | 23.7 | W3 | |
| YPC < 5.0 | 14-1 | .933 | 15.0 | W8 | 12 games without this stat on file |
| YPP 6.0+ | 4-2 | .667 | 25.7 | W1 | |
| YPP < 6.0 | 19-1 | .950 | 16.6 | W11 | 12 games without this stat on file |
| YPP 7.0+ | 2-1 | .667 | 27.7 | L1 | |
| YPP < 7.0 | 21-2 | .913 | 17.5 | W12 | 12 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers 1+ | 4-0 | 1.000 | 26.2 | W4 | |
| Turnovers < 1 | 3-0 | 1.000 | 1.7 | W3 | 31 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers 2+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 32.5 | W2 | 31 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers > 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 31 games without this stat on file |
| SPLIT | REC | WIN% | PPG |
| Allows <10 | 12-0 | 1.000 | 3.9 |
| Allows 10-19 | 7-1 | .875 | 14.0 |
| Allows 20-29 | 8-2 | .800 | 23.3 |
| Allows 30-39 | 5-1 | .833 | 35.0 |
| Allows 40+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 42.0 |
| SPLIT | REC | WIN% | PPG | STRK | |
| YPA 8.0+ | 1-0 | 1.000 | 34.0 | W1 | |
| YPA < 8.0 | 6-0 | 1.000 | 12.7 | W6 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| Pass Yds 200+ | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Pass Yds < 200 | 7-0 | 1.000 | 15.7 | W7 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| Rush Yds 100+ | 5-0 | 1.000 | 21.4 | W5 | |
| Rush Yds < 100 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 1.5 | W2 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| Rush Yds 150+ | 4-0 | 1.000 | 26.2 | W4 | |
| Rush Yds < 150 | 3-0 | 1.000 | 1.7 | W3 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| YPC 5.0+ | 3-0 | 1.000 | 24.7 | W3 | |
| YPC < 5.0 | 4-0 | 1.000 | 9.0 | W4 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| YPP 6.0+ | 1-0 | 1.000 | 19.0 | W1 | |
| YPP < 6.0 | 6-0 | 1.000 | 15.2 | W6 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| YPP 7.0+ | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| YPP < 7.0 | 7-0 | 1.000 | 15.7 | W7 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers 1+ | 4-0 | 1.000 | 26.2 | W4 | |
| Turnovers < 1 | 3-0 | 1.000 | 1.7 | W3 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers 2+ | 2-0 | 1.000 | 32.5 | W2 | 1 games without this stat on file |
| Turnovers > 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 games without this stat on file |
| SPLIT | REC | WIN% | PPG |
| Allows <10 | 3-0 | 1.000 | 1.7 |
| Allows 10-19 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 16.0 |
| Allows 20-29 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 21.0 |
| Allows 30-39 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 32.5 |
| Allows 40+ | -- | -- | -- |
COLUMBUS
• COLUMBUS has held the opponent under 14 in 4 straight games (9/25/26–10/23/26). It has not held the opponent under 14 in 5 straight since 9/19/25–10/24/25 (2025).
• COLUMBUS has won by 20+ in 4 straight games (9/25/26–10/23/26). It has not won by 20+ in 5 straight since 8/25/23–11/10/23 (2023).
• COLUMBUS has scored 30+ in 8 straight games (8/28/26–10/23/26). It has not scored 30+ in 9 straight since 8/30/24–12/19/24 (2024). It has reached 9 straight 2 times in the last 4 years and has reached a high of 16 straight (2024) in that span.
• COLUMBUS has won 8 straight (8/28/26–10/23/26). It has not won 9 straight since 9/19/25–11/28/25 (2025). It has reached 9 straight 2 times in the last 4 years and has won a high of 12 straight (2023) in that span.
| Team | Side | Split | Games | Record | Win% | PPG | Strk |
| COL | OFFENSE | YPA 8.0+ | 1 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 48.0 | W1 |
| COL | OFFENSE | YPA < 8.0 | 1 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 35.0 | W1 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Pass Yds < 200 | 2 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Rush Yds 100+ | 2 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Rush Yds 150+ | 2 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 |
| COL | OFFENSE | YPC 5.0+ | 2 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 |
| COL | OFFENSE | YPP 6.0+ | 2 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 |
| COL | OFFENSE | YPP 7.0+ | 2 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 41.5 | W2 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Turnovers 1+ | 1 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 41.0 | W1 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Turnovers < 1 | 6 | 6-0 | 1.000 | 42.8 | W6 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Turnovers 2+ | 1 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 41.0 | W1 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Turnovers > 2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 41.0 | W1 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Scores 10-19 | 2 | 0-2 | .000 | 13.5 | L2 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Scores 20-29 | 5 | 4-1 | .800 | 24.6 | W4 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Scores 30-39 | 8 | 7-1 | .875 | 35.5 | W7 |
| COL | OFFENSE | Scores 40+ | 23 | 23-0 | 1.000 | 51.8 | W23 |
| COL | DEFENSE | YPA 8.0+ | 3 | 3-0 | 1.000 | 28.7 | W3 |
| COL | DEFENSE | YPA < 8.0 | 22 | 19-3 | .864 | 16.3 | W6 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Pass Yds 200+ | 3 | 3-0 | 1.000 | 29.0 | W3 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Pass Yds < 200 | 22 | 19-3 | .864 | 16.2 | W7 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Rush Yds 100+ | 22 | 19-3 | .864 | 20.0 | W5 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Rush Yds < 100 | 4 | 4-0 | 1.000 | 11.2 | W4 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Rush Yds 150+ | 16 | 14-2 | .875 | 21.6 | W4 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Rush Yds < 150 | 10 | 9-1 | .900 | 14.1 | W7 |
| COL | DEFENSE | YPC 5.0+ | 11 | 9-2 | .818 | 23.7 | W3 |
| COL | DEFENSE | YPC < 5.0 | 15 | 14-1 | .933 | 15.0 | W8 |
| COL | DEFENSE | YPP 6.0+ | 6 | 4-2 | .667 | 25.7 | W1 |
| COL | DEFENSE | YPP < 6.0 | 20 | 19-1 | .950 | 16.6 | W11 |
| COL | DEFENSE | YPP 7.0+ | 3 | 2-1 | .667 | 27.7 | L1 |
| COL | DEFENSE | YPP < 7.0 | 23 | 21-2 | .913 | 17.5 | W12 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Turnovers 1+ | 4 | 4-0 | 1.000 | 26.2 | W4 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Turnovers < 1 | 3 | 3-0 | 1.000 | 1.7 | W3 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Turnovers 2+ | 2 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 32.5 | W2 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Allows <10 | 12 | 12-0 | 1.000 | 3.9 | W12 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Allows 10-19 | 8 | 7-1 | .875 | 14.0 | W4 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Allows 20-29 | 10 | 8-2 | .800 | 23.3 | W1 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Allows 30-39 | 6 | 5-1 | .833 | 35.0 | W2 |
| COL | DEFENSE | Allows 40+ | 2 | 2-0 | 1.000 | 42.0 | W2 |
| Team | Side | Split | Streak | Dates | Record |
COL OFFENSE
COL's offense has averaged 0.0 giveaways per game over their last 3 games. Their 7-game average is 0.4 giveaways per game. (-100%)
COL DEFENSE
COL's defense has averaged 0.0 takeaways per game over their last 3 games. Their 7-game average is 0.9 takeaways per game. (-100%)
COL's defense has averaged 5.0 points allowed per game over their last 3 games. Their 38-game average is 18.1 points allowed per game. (-72%)
COL's defense has averaged 9.0 YPA over their last 5 games. Their 25-game average is 5.8 YPA. (+55%)
COL's defense has averaged 83.0 rush yards per game over their last 3 games. Their 26-game average is 179.5 rush yards per game. (-54%)
COL's defense has averaged 175.0 total yards per game over their last 3 games. Their 26-game average is 277.8 total yards per game. (-37%)
COL's defense has averaged 2.9 YPC over their last 3 games. Their 26-game average is 4.6 YPC. (-37%)
COL's defense has averaged 3.8 YPP over their last 3 games. Their 26-game average is 5.1 YPP. (-25%)
(moved to the Appendix, Data Export 1, to keep this section shorter -- the full spreadsheet-paste table is there unchanged)
Full-length explanations and full-size data exports for the shortened notes and relocated tables referenced throughout this report, numbered in the order their pointers appear above.
Explanatory Notes
Note 1 -- SEASON OUTLOOK
Every remaining game is projected from schedule-adjusted ratings; already-played games carry their real result. Records are simulated distributions, not a single guess -- MOST LIKELY FINAL is the single most probable record and its own probability, PROJECTED RECORD is the season's expected win total expressed in record form (an average across every simulated outcome, so it can land on a fraction of a game).
Note 2 -- OPPONENT TRACKER -- why some cards have no record shown
Only meaningful for an opponent who is ALSO a tracked team in the library -- an opponent with no games on file here at all shows the date and site alone.
Note 3 -- MOST IMPORTANT NUMBERS -- how a number is scored
Every split this report computes is scored on how strong the number is and how much it sets this team apart from its opponent and the rest of the field, and the top 5 per team are listed. A condition needs at least 8 occurrences to count.
Full Data Exports
Data Export 1 -- TRENDS — TAB-SEPARATED (10 columns)
| Team | Side | Type | Stat | Opponent | Window/Meetings | Value | BaselineGames | BaselineAvg | Deviation |
| COL | DEFENSE | team | Points | last 3 | 5.0 | 38 | 18.1 | -72.3% | |
| COL | DEFENSE | team | Rush Yards | last 3 | 83.0 | 26 | 179.5 | -53.8% | |
| COL | DEFENSE | team | Total Yards | last 3 | 175.0 | 26 | 277.8 | -37.0% | |
| COL | DEFENSE | team | Turnovers | last 3 | 0.0 | 7 | 0.9 | -100.0% | |
| COL | OFFENSE | team | Turnovers | last 3 | 0.0 | 7 | 0.4 | -100.0% | |
| COL | DEFENSE | team | YPA | last 5 | 9.0 | 25 | 5.8 | +55.2% | |
| COL | DEFENSE | team | YPC | last 3 | 2.9 | 26 | 4.6 | -36.8% | |
| COL | DEFENSE | team | YPP | last 3 | 3.8 | 26 | 5.1 | -24.7% |
The program's index across 5 seasons on file -- 18.6 in 2022 to 22.3 in 2026.
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