Predicting NFL and NCAA Offensive Play Calling
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The NFL and NCAA Football are multi-billion dollar industry. Despite this, the process of preparing to face an opponent is a relative anachronism. Coaches watch and take notes of their opponents' game footage the week before game day. When it comes time to call plays, they rely on their memory and instincts in order to call the proper play. A defense would be at a distinct advantage if their coaches had reliable statistical data to complement their instincts. In this project, we use machine learning to predict the plays called by offensive coaches.
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