Below is the matrix used, not being in a conference is counted against Notre Dame, hell Columbus is ranked 137 in college football. Seems to me that there is some issues on the matrix used. Pittsburgh is ranked 13th for college and Evanston is 78th? Not so sure I buy this matrix.
College Football – Total Points = 25
Number of College Football (FBS & FCS) Teams: Full Weight (~3.57 Points)
Performance Level of College Football (FBS & FCS) Team(s): Full Weight (~3.57 Points)
Note: This metric was calculated using the past three seasons’ averages and the following formula: Number of Wins / Total Number of Games Played.
Number of College Football (FBS & FCS) Championship Wins: Full Weight (~3.57 Points)
Number of College Football (FBS & FCS) Conference Championship Wins: Half Weight (~1.79 Points)
Number of Hall-of-Fame Head Coaches: Half Weight (~1.79 Points)
Minimum Season-Ticket Price for College Football (FBS & FCS) Game: Full Weight (~3.57 Points)
College Football Fan Engagement: Full Weight (~3.57 Points)
Note: This metric measures the number of Twitter followers and Facebook “Likes” (on each team’s official accounts) per capita.
Number of Coaches in Past 10 Seasons: Half Weight (~1.79 Points)
Note: “Past 10 Seasons” include seasons 2009–2010 to 2018–2019.
College Football (FBS & FCS) Stadium Capacity: Half Weight (~1.79 Points)
Note: This metric was calculated using the following formula: Stadium Capacity / Total City Population.